Projects

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*** 5/4/04 ***

Well, the heads are on and the cam is in and the car is running :)

***On a side note, if you ever use Mr. Gasket screw-in rocker arm studs, put thread sealer on the studs the first time. This will save you the hassle of having antifreeze in the oil and having to take off all the rockers and studs once the motor is all back together >:O

Details:

Self Ported & Polished 305 '416' Heads
3-Angle Valve Job
Manley Race-Flo 1.940" Intake Valves
Manley Race-Flo 1.500" Exhaust Valves
COMP Cams Rocker Arms - 1.52"
Screw-In Studs
COMP Cams XE-262H (.462"/.469")
COMP Cams Lifters
COMP Cams Timing Chain Set
COMP Cams Valve Springs, Locks & Retainers
Teflon Seals
Mr. Gasket Timing Chain Cover

Click here for a little more info on this project

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*** 10/18/03 ***
Well, I finally installed the tranny on Sunday, October 5. I'd like to say thanks to Mike for use of his lift and assistance.

I'm working on a step-by-step type of write up for anyone else interested in doing the swap (see page 5).

Overall the install went pretty well. There were a few small hangups taking out the old tranny, but the new one went in perfect. The only major fittiment issue was the tranny dipstick tube from the 200C had to be reshaped a little ;)

The Hurst Dual Gate was kinda of a PITA to install. I think it might have been because the shifter was made for 83+...not 82. The biggest issue with the shifter was that I had to fabricate a bracket using the factory shifter to get the column lockout to work. The bracket on the Hurst was too close to the shift lever and it needed to be further away.

This tranny is awesome. I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for a performance 700-R4/4L60E to check out Pro-Built. It has very nice part throttle shift but shifts very firm in the higher RPM's. It will occasionally chirp the tires shifting into 2nd. The torque converter also made a noticeble difference. The car launches a lot harder now with less hesitation.

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*** 7/20/03 ***
Just added some new pics of my car with all 4 rims polished (Page 3) and a few pics of some nice cars/engines from the Worcester Summer Nationals (Page 8).

Oh yea! I just ordered a Pro-Built Street/Strip 700-R4 to replace my useless THM-200C 3-Speed Automatic Tranny. Should be going in sometime in August (probably after I get back from Florida). Also going in is a SLP 2400 Stall Torque Converter, TCI Tranny Cooler and a Hurst Dual Gate shifter. I can't wait!!!

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*** 6/1/03 ***
--- ENGINE COMPARISON ---
When I first got the car versus now...I think you can guess which one is which ;)

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*** 6/1/03 ***
Just added an Edelbrock open element air cleaner with a K&N 14"x2.25" air cleaner.

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*** August 2002 ***

Parts that were installed:

Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold
SLP 1 5/8" Headers
Mr. Gasket Chrome Valve Covers
Moroso Super HEI Ignition Kit
Accel Brute Thunder Coil
Energy Suspension Transmission Mount

Here is a list of the stuff that is no longer on the car O:-)

Air Conditioning Compressor
Air Conditioning Condenser
Various Air Conditioning Lines and Hoses
A.I.R. (Smog) Pump, Lines and Hoses
Heat Riser Valve
Catalytic Converter

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Page 1 - Intro
Page 2 - Pictures & Sounds
Page 3 - New Pics
Page 4 - YOU ARE HERE
Page 5 - 200C to 700-R4 Transmission Swap
Page 6 - Planned Mods
Page 7 - No More Q-Jet!!!
Page 8 - Worcester Summer Nationals 2003