BUILD THREAD The Barn find rebuild
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Deciding to go headers since I'm diving into the deep end. Stripping everything down to bare essentials.
your headers will fit on the vortec heads, as long as you're still talking about the 5.7 variety. I used the same headers from my worn out double humps on my '99 vortec heads.
Holley or FItech are almost the same. Holley will have much better support and the price has dropped down under 1k now. I think either system is a MUCH better choice than keeping the stock setup.
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I ordered a FiTech setup because they have a $100 rebate between now and Dec. I really wanted the whole Holley kit with the electronic distributor but couldn't justify $1800 for EFI on a play car. Also ordered a set of FlowTech longtube headers and a new Proform Race HEI distributor. Need to torque the intake and motor mounts, bolt on the accessories, throw these new parts on, battery, plugs, and all the other goodies I have stuffed in the car. Thinking in about a month she'll be running if I can fit a few hours in each week.
Has anyone used the Jegs or Flowtech AC bracket when putting on headers? Trying to figure out how to remount the AC. I live in Houston so having AC is critical. https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/30782/10002/-1 Pictures would be helpful.
Got the headers mostly put on. Damn that passenger side is a b*tch. You really have to find the the right height when you lift the motor. Took me forever and still need to get the bolts put on that side. Also got the driveshaft installed today.
Question, the oil pressure sending unit was installed by the filter. But I cannot use that location now that I installed the long tube headers. I'll need to plug that port and find a new location. Where have you relocated your sensor to?
Question, the oil pressure sending unit was installed by the filter. But I cannot use that location now that I installed the long tube headers. I'll need to plug that port and find a new location. Where have you relocated your sensor to?
Probably going to have to use the port at the back of the block by the distributor.
My FiTech comes in today. Its out on the truck for delivery. Super excited. Too bad I have something every night this week until Saturday. Just gonna have to sit and drool all over it. Need to install the starter, plugs, wires, accessories, torque the manifold, etc, etc. Too much to do before I can even try it out.
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