motor's almost ready to fire up

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  1. Grabber5.0

    Grabber5.0 Gear-head wannabe

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    Only have a couple things left to do then I'll be ready to fire up the new motor. I've left most of the hoses a little long because I haven't decided how I'm going to route everything. If things continue to go on schedule, I should fire it up on Saturday. :bananaman
     
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    You still need to clean you`r dizzy ;) .
     
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    Is that a 302 you have there?
     
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    Congratulations! Someday I'll fire mine up too. :)
     
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    The only thing better than firing up a new motor is test driving it. Looking good!!!
     
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    Matt, glad to hear that it's coming along for you. Keep us posted!
     
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  7. Grabber5.0

    Grabber5.0 Gear-head wannabe

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    Thanks guys. I absolutely cannot wait. Last night I put the driveshaft back in, so I am another step closer to actually test driving it when I do start it. :) TheMadMav, it's a 90 5.0 with 9.8:1 CR, has a Comp XE268HR cam, forged pistons, Edelbrock RPM heads, Weiand Stealth intake, and 600cfm Edelbrock carb. I did clean my dizzy Elliot, the cap anyway. :p
     
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    hey matt, looks good. sounds like it should move out pretty quick too.:D
     
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    Sounds like a great combo Matt!
    When you decide you need to faster (in my experience it's when rather than if) you've got room for lots more camshaft to get the most out of those heads.
    I bet that thing will just rip as is though.
    Nothing like lighting off a fresh hotrod motor. Woohoo!
    Don't forget to go seat the rings right away.
     
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    Ok, got everything on my list done! Decided not to try to fire it before lunch, because once it starts I may not come back in the house for a while. :D Gonna fire it up after lunch!!!
     
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    Wow Matt, that takes a lot of will power! Hmm lunch or ride in the Mav, lunch or ride in the Mav . . . hmmm. :D ;)
     
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    good going! were in the same boat! im at work right now and i drove my mav for the first time in 2 years. its a great feeling. check the gas! mike
     
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