Blueprint 408 in '63 Dart?

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Back in the saddle after a long pause. My mom got sick at the end of May and passed away in June. Today was the first day I have been back at the project in close to two months.

I pulled the mockup engine and installed the Blueprint engine. I needed to see how the AC hoses would fit, and look with the manifold and carb in place. I am pretty happy with how it's turning out. Just waiting for a bulkhead fitting to finish it off.

@Johnny Mac what are people doing for heater hose location on the intake manifold for the 408 stroker? There is only one plug that is the correct size, all the rest are much smaller than what would normally be used for heater hoses.
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Good pics in this thread. From water pump to heater core, then back in either of the intake ports. (Yes a little small, but they work just fine)