Project Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: 273 - > 408 Magnum Swap
I did need to grind down a boss on the block about 1/8 of an inch, I used a Powermaster 9300 but I believe any V8 mini starter will work.
Agreed, I am using a small 2in tall high flow cotton filter but it begins to pull a slight vacuum after 4000rpms. Logs show about -0.8in at 5600rpms, so not too bad but could definitely use a larger filter. I just wanted to keep the stock factory look, so may run a different filter when I hit the drag strip and keep the chrome one on for cruising and car shows.
Did a road trip with the car for our wedding anniversary at the end of April, car performed well. About 1 quart of oil consumption on the 1st half and no noticeable consumption the second half.
Montage of a few clips driving up the coast of California:
I also performed the 1st oil change and oil relocation:
Oil looked typical for a engine break-in, no bearing material.
Been driving it during weekends, took it to a local car show today:
About 700 miles on the engine now, and happy with the engine swap.
I did need to grind down a boss on the block about 1/8 of an inch, I used a Powermaster 9300 but I believe any V8 mini starter will work.
Agreed, I am using a small 2in tall high flow cotton filter but it begins to pull a slight vacuum after 4000rpms. Logs show about -0.8in at 5600rpms, so not too bad but could definitely use a larger filter. I just wanted to keep the stock factory look, so may run a different filter when I hit the drag strip and keep the chrome one on for cruising and car shows.
Did a road trip with the car for our wedding anniversary at the end of April, car performed well. About 1 quart of oil consumption on the 1st half and no noticeable consumption the second half.
Montage of a few clips driving up the coast of California:
I also performed the 1st oil change and oil relocation:
Oil looked typical for a engine break-in, no bearing material.
Been driving it during weekends, took it to a local car show today:
About 700 miles on the engine now, and happy with the engine swap.
