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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Engine, Tranny,steering rack, and Radiator all done. Partially installed and should be ready to ROLL next week . Can't wait to get it on the road and park the Vette for a while. Paint and interior will come later, thanks for looking. By the way, I was going with a LS3 but couldn't find any in my price range. Now that this one is finished, I've found a LS2 & LS3 for very reasonable prices if anyone is interested. The LS2 has a little over 15k miles for $4500,and the LS3 has 2k for $5000, they're both at Corvette's of Houston. L8R ZFLASH
 

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Looking good! Keep posting pics and let us know how it all turns out. I like your exterior color. What are the particulars on that motor? But, it's too bad the distributor is on the wrong end of that motor.
 
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Looking good! Keep posting pics and let us know how it all turns out. I like your exterior color. What are the particulars on that motor? But, it's too bad the distributor is on the wrong end of that motor.
383 Stroker with 425hp L8R ZFLASH
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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That's pretty dark.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Need color is that just clear?

I have the dist in wrong spot too. and looking this weekend at a zz4 for it.
 
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The color was done by the PO, I think it's moonlight gray but not for sure. The can is at the body shop for touch ups,can't remember. Eventually it's going to be Ford Grabber Blue or Corvette Medium Spiral Gray to match my Vette. Not sure what ya'll mean about the distributor. Thanks, L8R ZFLASH
 
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Vortec heads?
 
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Vortec heads?
Yes, these are what the builder preferred, he said they were more reliable.I was curious about this, but for the price, couldn't turn it down.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Yes, these are what the builder preferred, he said they were more reliable.I was curious about this, but for the price, couldn't turn it down.
We have a set on our "street car" they flow great. They are fast burn and like less timing. We run 32 degrees all in.
 
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Originally Posted by ZFLASH
The color was done by the PO, I think it's moonlight gray but not for sure. The can is at the body shop for touch ups,can't remember. Eventually it's going to be Ford Grabber Blue or Corvette Medium Spiral Gray to match my Vette. Not sure what ya'll mean about the distributor. Thanks, L8R ZFLASH
Fords have the distributor on the front, Chevys on the back. Mine is on the back too. Looks great!
 
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