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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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383 progress pics!!!

Here she is so far. Specs to further come She's goin' in a '90 Bird, for all those curious...

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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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It looks really good...Where did you get the water pump cover?? I love it.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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MBA, before they went under....thanks! More goodies to come in future progress and pics
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Wow. That looks really, really, good. If it runs as good as it looks youll be running 9's!
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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lol, thanks! Unfortunately, I have emissions and all that crap...it SHOULD run low 12's to high 11's however
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Well damn, I think I just jizzed myself. Very, VERY nice engine.. I can't wait for the best picture of all though... The dyno sheet.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Definitely top notch work, bro. Can't wait to see it in the car!
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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Thats the sexiest thing i've seen all day!
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Damn nice The 355 on my engine stand isn't quite that spiffy
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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what kind of valve covers are those? i keep trying to find a set, but don't really know what to search for.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Thanks guys! The covers are LT4's w/ MBA trim...

Here's some pics of the ride it's going in...

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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Those are MBA be-jeweled LT4 composite valve covers. FYI - I just got a set (kit) from Dal for $237.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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& here's a summation of the suspension work and other stuff I did to it last winter...

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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Engine looks great....but ditch those tailpipes.
Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Double post.

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