I've wrapped up the exterior with a new metallic blue finish and just installed a high-performance turbo kit for added grunt, giving this build an entirely new identity.
After months of planning, the old engine is gone and the new one is installed, all without removing any other components. Still plenty of work ahead to get it purring smoothly.
Swapped in a new Ross build, can't wait to see if the extra porting helps with mid-range pull. The short block was rebuilt from the ground up last weekend.
Had to replace the engine, transmission, and everything behind them because the old ones were shot. The swap went surprisingly smooth for a first time around.
Swapped out the old block for a rebuilt unit with a fresh bottom end, looking forward to seeing the power gains. Got the engine in today after an 80-hour buildup, fingers crossed everything came together smoothly.
Replaced the heavy-duty sway bar with a stiffer unit from the aftermarket vendor after initial testing revealed inadequate lateral stiffness at high speeds.
Had to get creative with routing the fuel lines and hoses, but it was worth the extra effort for the perfect fit. All in 6 hours of sweat and elbow grease.
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