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Offline moparmaniac59

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Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« on: May 15, 2009 - 09:21:08 PM »
Well, I was more than pleased with the engine bay paint job!! I picked up the car yesterday. I hadn't dealt with this body shop in years but they painted my Barracuda MANY years ago and did a super job. They are still top notch in my book. Engine compartment looks much better now than the rattle can flat black that it was. Now I've got to install new wiring (UGH!!) and try to install the new monster (543) and try not to tear up the new paint! :22yikes: It's still not show quality as there's a lot not correct, but may win a local show or two when done!! Definitely an improvement. I wouldn't have forgiven myself if I had installed the new motor and not had the engine compartment painted!! :burnout:


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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009 - 09:43:31 PM »
looks shweeeeet!!!!    :2thumbs:

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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009 - 09:46:25 PM »
that baby right there is shiny and lookin good!
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2009 - 09:47:16 PM »
Wish mine looked that good!!!!!!!!!! way 2 go!!!!!!!!!!!!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2009 - 10:04:18 PM »
Thanks!!!

I have a post in the "Proven engine combo" section on the motor. It's a 440 Source stroker kit. I decided to stroke an old 440. Stealth ported aluminum heads. Port matched intake. Hyd roller cam. roller rockers. The motor goes on the engine dyno next week. It should make between 600-650 HP!! :woo: I'll post the results when I get them!! :burnout:


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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009 - 10:41:15 PM »
very nice job .i have a question will the oil return clear the k member , or will you need to trim it thanks .
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009 - 11:29:19 PM »
 :clapping:   :droolingbounce:
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2009 - 05:15:49 AM »
I removed the 90 degree adapter and went to a straight fitting in the aft port in lieu of the side port. Should be OK now!! :2thumbs:


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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2009 - 05:19:00 AM »
Those are some bright pics.   :bigshades:  That is going to be one flashy car.  Looks great.

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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2009 - 05:42:50 AM »
That looks awesome, Matt! :cheers: :2thumbs:
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2009 - 05:11:43 PM »
I removed the 90 degree adapter and went to a straight fitting in the aft port in lieu of the side port. Should be OK now!! :2thumbs:


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matt thanks for the insight great job .
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2009 - 12:32:30 PM »
Very NICE !! :bigsmile:
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2009 - 04:17:47 PM »
very nice looking, love to have that motor
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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2009 - 04:47:38 PM »
Nice Matt, get cracking cruising season is here!

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Re: Paint's done dude!! Ready for motor!!!
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2009 - 04:59:03 PM »
Those exhaust ports look pretty happy, I bet the intakes are just as sweet..
Nice!!!! :thumbsup: