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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: vince311 on March 24, 2009, 04:27:01 pm

Title: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: vince311 on March 24, 2009, 04:27:01 pm
Finally pulled the trigger. My tired beast got a new heart.
BEFORE
(http://www.ewertdesign.com/chevy/engine/before.jpg)

Headers painted:
(http://www.ewertdesign.com/chevy/engine/headers.jpg)

Painted and on the Stand
(http://www.ewertdesign.com/chevy/engine/stand.jpg)

Installation
(http://www.ewertdesign.com/chevy/engine/greg.jpg)

Runs like a champ

(http://www.ewertdesign.com/chevy/engine/installed.jpg)


Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: VileZambonie on March 24, 2009, 04:28:44 pm
Krylon rebuild?  :D
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: vince311 on March 24, 2009, 04:32:46 pm
Quote from: VileZambonie on March 24, 2009, 04:28:44 pm
Krylon rebuild?  :D

Actually, its a newish Goodwrench motor....found on Craigslist. The previous motor was spent...and going downhill in a hurry. New accessories, hoses, belts, etc. Still got some clean up, but overall very happy with the results.
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 24, 2009, 07:22:37 pm
Looks good! 
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: Stantonss on March 25, 2009, 03:20:15 pm
Hope it runs as good as it looks!
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: vince311 on March 25, 2009, 03:53:36 pm
Quote from: Stantonss on March 25, 2009, 03:20:15 pm
Hope it runs as good as it looks!

Seems to run really well...and much better than before.

Oddly though, we can't get the timing mark to register. Its no where near the indicator marks. 
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: eventhorizon66 on March 25, 2009, 03:59:36 pm
WOW, if it runs good as shown in the last pic, just think of how good it'll run with a carb and ignition wires.

Looks awesome.  Chevy orange is timeless and looks perfect under any hood.  When I do a head/cam swap on my goodwrench I'll definitely repaint it that color.
Title: Re: 82 SWB engine swap
Post by: vince311 on March 25, 2009, 04:02:42 pm
Quote from: eventhorizon66 on March 25, 2009, 03:59:36 pm
WOW, if it runs good as shown in the last pic, just think of how good it'll run with a carb and ignition wires.

Looks awesome.  Chevy orange is timeless and looks perfect under any hood.  When I do a head/cam swap on my goodwrench I'll definitely repaint it that color.

LOL. I'll have to post a pic of the final product. Need to clearn up the wires first. Has a Holley 600cfm on it...

The orange is really awesome in person...just hope I can keep it clean.