Getting ready for the transplant!!

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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Hi team,

Well, the motor is finally days away from being finished and will be dropped in 2 weeks from today! In the interim, I have been a busy beaver with the benefit of the mild weather we've been seeing here in NJ.

Fuel and ignition upgrades:

Upgraded to an MSD 6A and an electric fuel pump system:

Fuel pump and filter - was mounted to the frame next to the tank:

Fuel regulator and MSD 6AL:

New Dual Flex o Lite Fans:

Gas tank w/factory liner and a fresh coat of stainless paint:

and finally, here is my old electric fan. This sucker (no pun intended) will blow your house down, however pulls 40A and I yanked it as I wanted to conserve amperage for the other electrical needs with MSD and electric fuel, etc. $50 + shipping if you can use it!!

Can't wait for the motor to crank up!!

I'll keep you all posted!!

Paul

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Getting ready for the transplant!!

Posted: 2/3/08 6:26amMessage 2 of 10

DaveM

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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

Looking good Paul

. Are you running hose from the pump, (high pressure), all the way to the regulator? Steel will give you a much safer set up. If you ever want to run it at the drag track it won't pass tech. I think you can't have more than maybe 4 feet of hose, not sure exactly.

Just being picky,

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Posted: 2/3/08 6:28pmMessage 3 of 10

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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Thanks Dave. There's about 7" of rubber fuel line between the regulator and hard line. All else is steel line or braided hose...

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Posted: 2/3/08 6:38pmMessage 4 of 10

KDADDY79

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That all looks "top shelf!"

Good luck with it!

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Posted: 2/3/08 10:09pmMessage 5 of 10

suncountry

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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

Looken good Paul

. Must be some serious ponies on the way

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Posted: 2/3/08 10:16pmMessage 6 of 10

DaveM

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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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Thanks Dave. There's about 7" of rubber fuel line between the regulator and hard line. All else is steel line or braided hose...

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Just checking up on you

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Posted: 2/3/08 10:42pmMessage 7 of 10

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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Thanks Glenn. Estimates are around 525-550 HP on pump gas!!

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Posted: 2/4/08 7:47pmMessage 8 of 10

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Paul,

Was this a rebuild?

You sig pic looks awesome already.

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Posted: 2/4/08 7:54pmMessage 9 of 10

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If that new 406 looks anywhere near as good as that sweet 327 that lived there before (and knowing you, I'm sure it will!), I can't wait to see pics please, Paul...

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Posted: 2/4/08 8:01pmMessage 10 of 10

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