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| 88BlackZ51 | The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Well I finally received a package yesterday, and it was a long time coming. I have wanted to build a motor for years now, and finally the finished product is in my garage. It was a nice feeling when I took of the top portion of the crate to discover the 421 which was built by a forum member named Jim Barth.
Jim spent a lot of time in regards to this motor, and a big thanks to Jim for putting up with me. Jim really went the extra mile, and he really has a passion/knowledge for building engines. I dont know exactly when the motor is going in the car as I have a few more things to buy. I am hoping to have it fully tuned by July 09, and have some dyno numbers, and more importantly some mph trap speed which truly shows how much power the ole 88 will have. The goal has been to trap in the 125 mph range naturally aspirated. The motor is a fully forged bottom end, and the NOS (150 shot) is always a possibility down the road. It is nice to have the motor finally planted in my garage. It will obviously be even more enjoyable feeling the estimated 550chp/540tq down the country roads. I believe that good things come to those who wait. I went with some stout parts, and these things aren't cheap. Take care guys! [IMG]http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z275/88blackz-51/P1011022.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z275/88blackz-51/P1011034.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z275/88blackz-51/P1011026.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z275/88blackz-51/P1011037.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z275/88blackz-51/P1011036.jpg[/IMG] |
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 14:37
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| bogus | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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that is pretty. very pretty.
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 15:02
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| itlgo2 | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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awesome, you're gonna love the HP !!!
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 15:17
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| MarkB | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Very nice!
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 15:59
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| CentralCoaster | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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NFW! Now get some fenders around that beast.
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 16:09
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| 1Fast04Vert | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Wow! You definitely have patience. I would be swinging it in already, but then that is just me.
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 17:03
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| Josh | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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He'll never put it in, lol. This cat has bought and sold more mods without installing them than anyone else on Earth. In a couple months, maybe a year, you'll some kind of post like this:
"Guys, I hate to do it but I have to sell my 421. This awesome motor was built by Jim Barth, carries all the best parts, and blah, blah, blah... I really hate to do this but my wife is pregnant / lost my job / getting divorced / buying a summer home / got sand in my vagina / realized I'm a tool bag and won't ever complete anything I start, ever, in my whole life / or some other sob story." Only one way to prove me wrong Ricky... ;) |
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| 88BlackZ51 | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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At least you are a consistant pain in the ass Josh. Your girl must really love you, lol. |
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 18:32
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| Josh | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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I try. Love you too sweetie. ;)
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 18:45
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| BrianCunningham | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Feel the love
Best of luck dude. You need faith when your doing a long time project. |
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| Josh | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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I'm just bustin' his nuts a bit. He knows I don't mean anything by it.
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 21:38
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| Durango_Boy | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Wow. Simply...Wow.
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Posted on: 2009/5/22 22:55
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| Matatk | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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That is a work of art! Can't wait to see it in the car. Anyone wanna see pics of my rusty and oil covered l98
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Posted on: 2009/5/23 1:13
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| dan0617 | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Matthew, just spray a whole bottle of mean green in the engine compartment. Cover every nook and cranny. Hose it off after about 5 minutes. Do it again. Then use a whole can of tire foam, close the hood and go to bed. When you get up in the morning your engine and engine bay will look like new! (well, not quite new but really really good.)
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| dan0617 | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Beautiful engine 88. Can't wait to see it in the car and see it going down the track. Make sure you video it for us and post up the numbers.
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Posted on: 2009/5/23 12:34
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| 88BlackZ51 | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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Of course I will. I have a feeling it will be in the 120's. |
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| tpi421vett | Re: The 421 is finally home. | ||
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It's cool to see pictures of it in your garage
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Posted on: 2009/5/26 18:10
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