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Fired my baby up today

Posted: 1/19/08 11:44pmMessage 1 of 6

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79rebuild

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Yelm, WA - USA

Joined: 7/12/2007

Posts: 356

Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.

Today was the day finally I tried to crank her without starting her up but that didn't work out too well, the darn thing fired right up, pretty surprising since the engine has been sitting for about 8 months. Had a ginormous fuel leak so I had to shut it right down and figure out where I screwed up. About 3 hours later I rolled her back out of the garage and she roared right back up. With no major issues this time so I let her run for about 5 mins. I thought the 383 would thump a bit more than it does, but shoot I ain't complaining The pypes exhaust sounds crazy good from the back, not too loud, definately a good combo with the engine and headers.

I gotta whole lot more work to do but it was nice to finally get a little validation from this project. I thought that by pushing hard to get the engine running that it would help ease mind mind a bit, but wrong answer! Now it's even worse I want to drive her so bad now it's really killing me!

Many, many thanks to everyone on here that has helped me out, all the input I've gotten so far has made this project what it is!

http://picasaweb.google.com/minnickjason/FiredUp

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Fired my baby up today

Posted: 1/20/08 2:10amMessage 2 of 6

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Prosser, WA - USA

Joined: 8/8/2003

Posts: 30

Vette(s): 3rd 69 built, 450 hp 350 4 speed

I'm with ya, fired mine up today and she roars. After 3 years and tons of money should be rolling in couple weeks. cant wait

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Fired my baby up today

Posted: 1/20/08 5:28amMessage 3 of 6

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Jeffm

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Sebago Lake, ME - USA

Joined: 2/15/2007

Posts: 964

Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.

Isn't it great when a project works out as planned? Or even better from the sounds of this one. Thumbs%20Up

Good luck and enjoy getting her all finished and ready to go.

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Fired my baby up today

Posted: 1/20/08 5:45amMessage 4 of 6

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Redwingvette

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Waterford, MI - USA

Joined: 9/13/2002

Posts: 1795

Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe

Great feeling when you can get to that point on a project like that. Congrates

Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Fired my baby up today

Posted: 1/20/08 5:57amMessage 5 of 6

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tuxblacray

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Greensburg, IN - USA

Joined: 9/24/2003

Posts: 5387

Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..

It sure looks good sitting down inside there. I know what your saying about the waiting game. It won't be much longer now. That little bit of rumble is a great motivator!
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