Grippy,
That goes on the rear portion of the left head. I don't think that it's absolutely necessary. It's some sort of guard device for the LH fuel rail in case of a frontal impact. The device is supposed to prevent damage to the fuel rail if the engine gets shoved back into the firewall.

Steve

 

Actually, it a GM safety device Goes where Richard says, (back of drivers side head) but it's there to keep the fuel rail from braking off in a front end collision when the motor is pushed back into the firewall. That why it's so thick.

 

thanks guys, looks like I'm saving a few ounces on re-assembly!

 

Richard,
You are a fast typer! While you were typing a response, I had started typing and stopped to try to look up the true name of the part, but I never found it. Anyway, here's a picture of it from an engine sold on eBay.



I've saved a bunch of pictures from eBay auctions because they illustrate where things go for when I forget like Grippy did. Of course, I can't blame this on Grippy's memory. Heck, when he started this project no one had even heard of global warming yet!

Grippy,
I wouldn't loose any sleep about reinstalling it either.

Steve

 

In fact, I'd just tell everyone you meant to leave it off. It's ugly.

 

I think that part is worth about 47 hp...I would put it back on if I were you, you should probably polish and chrome it first!

 

just an FYI, there is no chrome on my motor, it is all polished metal

 

I feel so unwanted!
Gotcha, won't make that mistake again!

 

Interesting. When I installed my Maggie, the instructions said to throw that part away. Maybe they've changed???

 

The instructions with my kit said to remove it.