The POS 408 progress pics....
That is one pretty small block.
Thanks! Lots of time and patience.
I can now say the only original part is the block.
Everything is new. No stone unturned.
I'm dying to hear it run.
I'm in the process of getting the truck ready for it.
Soon as it warms up a bit more we go fast forward.
I had to get a custom mount for the 727 trans to work, and a 4 inch aluminum driveshaft about 3.5 inches longer t make up for the shorter tailshaft of the 727 from the 46re. I set up the 9.25 inch rear with a 3.90 gear. I didnt want too high a cruising rpm. The rear will handle anything this motor can throw at it, so no worries there. I may in the future get a dana with discs, but for now I dont care.
My 'verter is a "tight" 10 inch from Frank Lupo and supposed to stall at around 3800. Truck is significantly heavier than a 3100 a-body by probably 600-700 lbs, so I should flash where it needs to be when I whack it while not slipping badly in normal driving and making a bunch of heat.
*I want to be able to put it in gear and put a load on it to seat the rings right after I start it is my reason for wanting the whole driveline together.*
The whole front end is off so it's easy to work on everything and make sure everything is fine before putting her together.
I tested that radiator fan today. First time like a dummy I was holding it. It torqued HARD and flew out of my hands. lol Thing moves some air! Hell of a deal for 60 bucks! It will more than cool this engine all by itself, so there will be no flex fan. I like the engine to not be obscured by stuff so that's cool. So far everything is working out well. Just a few small bugs, some wiring and we'll be ready to drop it in the rails and hear some noise!
I'm really excited.:thumbup:
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