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Mar 14, 2009 | 08:26 AM

#16

raerjim

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From: S.W. Florida

I agree. Wiht all that flash up front and in the center, you need some shiny covers of some sort . IMHO

Mar 14, 2009 | 08:36 AM

#17

53lakeside

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Hi Chuck
Very nice...Very nice.. I can't wait to see the package (body) that this engine comes wrapped in

Mar 14, 2009 | 08:44 AM

#18

brucelee

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From: Middle Gawga

yep looks "blingie"! Can you tell from the assembly of the components if later down the road the need to change an alternator, water pump etc would it be easier, the same or more difficult than standard OEM brackets?

Mar 14, 2009 | 08:52 AM

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CharlieLed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brucelee

yep looks "blingie"! Can you tell from the assembly of the components if later down the road the need to change our an alternator, water pump etc would it be easier, the same or more difficult than standard OEM brackets?

From the design of the system, serpentine belt with tensioner, the belt is easily removed for any maintenance. Since there are no adjustable brackets needed on the accessories to set tension, the mounting for the alternator, the A/C pump, and the power steering pump are all directly bolted to the main plate. I'd say the biggest concern would be how to take it apart and put it back together again without dinging it up.

Mar 15, 2009 | 01:21 AM

#20

cmoritz

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From: Westminster,Md

Good looking Bling!...That second photo makes the set-up look very compact..

Gotta save you some space between the radiator huh? Electric fans only in the forcast?

Mar 20, 2009 | 09:11 PM

#21

CharlieLed

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Well the new valve covers, air filter, and finned aluminum oil pan came in today so I got them set in place just to see how much difference it will make. I think that once I get the engine mounted and the carb installed it will all start coming together.

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