Man I love that 122HH supercharger, wish I had another one!

 

The crank was not cut for a key. I bought the short block assembled so I didn't want to tear it down to get a key cut.

 

Not much to report today:
New thermostat installed
PS pulley swapped
Alt pulley swapped
Bell housing bolts removed
Wiring harness all disconnected
Headers unbolted
Plugs removed
Starter off



So all I have left (I think) is the converter bolts and the motor mounts.
What is the best way to remove the mounts? Should I pull them attached to the block so it’s easy to swap over to the new block or unbolt from the block and leave them in the engine bay and line up the new block as I install?

Also do you guys lift or support the tranny before you start pulling the engine?

 

Leave the mounts on the engine and not the frame, having them on the block will help line up the new motor onto the frame brackets. It won't stop the motor from rocking back and forth but it will line it up to where it's easier to put the bolts in.

And Yes on the tranny support. If you don't it will just lean on the flexplate as you pull the motor and the bellhousing could potentially damage whatever it's rubbing up against.

 

One more side project finished:

 

More progress:



Broke this:
What is it called and how much is it?

 

just got done reading through all 20 pages and i gotta say this is one hell of a build. do you have any plans for different exhaust to help that thing breathe better?? definitely subscribing

 

PM Replied to, nice work!

Did you snap off the heater hoses? Unless your not planning on keeping your heater you could of just left them on, oh well.
That broken piece looks familiar, fuel system, PCV or coolant system?

 

I think it's a Dorman 800-414 or GM #15055342(?).

http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-45520-800-414.aspx

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DORMA...item256262a0e9

Rick

 

I've got LT's on but I do want to re-do the exhaust eventually. I won't have time before I deploy in early June. I want 2.5" all the way through. Also want to add another muffler. I want to quiet it down as much as possible. I'm past the loud exhaust stage in my life lol
Ya I snapped one of the connections to the heater core when I was hoisting the engine out. I didnt see it catching...oh well.
Thanks! I found one local for $28.

Wife made dinner plans for me tonight so I don't know if I will get anything done tonight