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Here's a few pics of my new mill. 20161103_175905.jpg20161103_175905.jpg20161103_175854.jpg20161103_175920.jpg



-- Edited by beaumontwagon on Wednesday 9th of November 2016 12:54:48 AM

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What?

You traitor, I thought I had at least one ally left when I needed support for big blocks!!!

Seriously, looks cool but is it as fast as the old engine?

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That is sweeeeeet! So whats done to the internals?



-- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Wednesday 9th of November 2016 01:58:13 AM

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Congratulations on the swap. Looks like a very clean installation.

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Wicked!



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Nice clean installation, looks great! A/C too!

Now you need one of those underhood mirror kits

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So that's why you've been quiet lately. Looks good.
What prompted the change?

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Wow. Nice installation. Looks like a factory original.

Did you go with the 4L60E transmission? If yes, how'd you hook up your speedo?

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I like the old engines but I also like to see these newer engines under the hoods of older cars.
It's hard to argue with the power, reliability and fuel economy that you can get with these modern power trains.
That looks like a very nice installation. The car looks great and I'll bet it's a pleasure to drive.

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very very nice

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Thanks for the compliments guys ! I actually started with a 495 horse gm crate motor. It's 10.7-1. Needed better milage and I must be getting old , but wanted it quieter too. Lol. Also the smell of fuel all the time with a big cam. I have the existing 4l80e in there , and put 144 miles on it Sunday going to a sweet dirtbike track, the real reason I've been away from the site for the last couple of years. I'm spending a lot of money on gas toting the bikes around all the time, but this was a nice project to get back to working on cars for a bit. The air will be nice when I get around to buying and installing the vintage air system. Also have a few other options I'd like to add over the winter like power bench, windows and cruise. I had a cruise on it already, but it doesn't work with the present flyby wire throttle. My speedo works with a separate electronic box that has a short cable output that goes to the dash. It converts the speed signal to mechanical.

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

What?

You traitor, I thought I had at least one ally left when I needed support for big blocks!!!

Seriously, looks cool but is it as fast as the old engine?

 Ya it wasn't an easy decision, but I wanted to get a fuel injection setup the big block. That's what got this ball rolling. I figured why spend at least 2000 on that when I could put it towards a crate engine. It's not quite as fast but it really moves this beast pretty good. Considering the old motor made 640hp and 670 ftlbs, and this one is probably rated with some accessories, not to mention the car went from being 4280 down to 4030. I figure it should be able to run mid to hi 12s. 



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We're doing coffee here in Morris on Saturday, then a garage tour at our new house in town. Road trip for the wagon! (No more gravel roads to come to our place...)

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Wow Chris, that looks great. I loved the sound of your old engine but these LSs have a nice sound to them too. Doesn't sound like you're giving up but a few seconds per mile! Well done.

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Dayum. This would have been an AWESOME build thread...

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Nice clean install.... thumbsup.gif I remember my first EFI conversion like it was yesterday, well, 9,125 yesterdays ago..... All GM components to make it work and fit back then, though....



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Hi Chris.

Didn't take you long to get that in and going, when we spoke in Sept., it sounded like you were ready to get at it.
Nice job, you will be impressed with the effortless power that LS3 will provide. Just arrived in Florida a week or so
ago and the 2500 miles were basically a breeze, had to keep the cruise around 75-80 MPH, didn't want attention.

I, however, got plenty of attention, not to many Beaumont knowledgeable folks thru the States.

Enjoy

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Looks great Chris! Can't wait to see it in person...

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

We're doing coffee here in Morris on Saturday, then a garage tour at our new house in town. Road trip for the wagon! (No more gravel roads to come to our place...)

I checked out the post in the lounge  I just might try to make it on the way to Altona. Are you guys doing breakfast ?



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Yes. I will be at Burke's by 8:00 to meet with Mike Ward, and then I head to the truck stop at 9:00 to meet the gang for breakfast.

If you would come through at 8:30 I could meet you at Tim's and then I'd hit 3 coffee shops in an hour! Just kidding about Tim's but the rest is true.

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Thanks guys. Ya a build thread would have been fun , but Im a little impatient sometimes when I get something going, this was supposed to be my winter project,lol . Les its good to hear you had a nice reliable trip ! I hope it goes well on the return! You have such an awesome Beaumont !



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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Yes. I will be at Burke's by 8:00 to meet with Mike Ward, and then I head to the truck stop at 9:00 to meet the gang for breakfast.

If you would come through at 8:30 I could meet you at Tim's and then I'd hit 3 coffee shops in an hour! Just kidding about Tim's but the rest is true.

 Okay Ill see how things pan out .  Ill keep an eye on the lounge thread . Are you hanging out after breakfast at the truck stop ,or  anywhere else ? 



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Garage tour at our new house 3 blocks from Tim's. If you want the address I'll PM it to you.

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

 If you want the address I'll PM it to you.

 Whats wrong....afraid JohnneeD will find out where you live?wink



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hawkeye5766 wrote:
Carl Stevenson wrote:

 If you want the address I'll PM it to you.

 Whats wrong....afraid JohnneeD will find out where you live?wink

Sounds like it to me also. 



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