You could also look in to Cobalt ss/sc heat exchangers. OTTP and ZZP both make really nice and quality uints. i have the ottp one on my car now for 5+ year with zero issues.

Cool built none the less. cant wait to see it done.

 

Keep us updated O.P

I like this thread, I found some cheap CTSV blowers but I never know if they are complete , for example most dont come with the fuel lines .

What are you using ?

 

The fuel rail is off a CTSV or ZLE, same one looks like. Have to get it from Scoggin Dickey. They seem to have the best price at $300, ouch.

 

ya i saw that price

No aftermarket options?

 

Nope, it's a pretty unique design and the stock one works so well, no one needs to buy one aftermarket. Oh well. Everything has a price haha

 

So, a little quick update. Block is still at the machine shop. Made a call and was told "couple more days"..... that was 4 days ago. Gonna call him again to see if it will be ready saturday. I am reminded of the movie ****** everytime I talk to this guy "How long on those sausages...... 5 minutes turkish...... you said 2 minutes 5 minutes ago? WTF?"
Anyways, once it gets back, I should have the crank back from balancing and we can start assembling the shortblock. Pics coming soon.

In the meantime, starting to rethink the bronze powdercoated wheels. I think the look would be super slick, but with a different wheel. Maybe a 10 spoke with a dish or bigger lip. Might polish them instead.... I'm too picky when it comes to wheels.

 

FINALLY GOT THE BLOCK BACK!!! All painted and decked now just waiting on the crank. Then we should start putting the bottom end together!

 

And now crank may be ****........ The hits, they justa keep on coming.

 

Is the crank not straight or out-of-round journals?

 

Little excessive wear on the journals, gonna have to undersize on them. For what i will be spending in new crank bearing undersized and machining, I could just but a new crank and get piece of mind i think.