Engine
Pinned the crank a couple months ago and did not have any pins left so I contacted a company who custom makes steel dowels for any length and size. Only thing is I had to buy them in bulk. So if anyone needs some lemme know hah!
Installed a timing chain dampener from TEA onto my block that did not have the pre-existing holes. Worked like a charm. Also went with a single chain because I could not fit the melling pump along with the double roller.
Bought a Trick Performance cast manifold (thanks Rick), and I can say the craftsmanship is top notch.
Decided to go DBW instead of DBC because the changes necessary were not to my liking considering I already have a DBW setup. So an 87mm TB and X-Link are now part of the family.
Talked with John at PSI Conversion and had him build me a custom harness, and received it within the week I ordered it as well. Fast shipping, great customer service, and excellent workmanship on the harness. I recommend PSI 110%
Transmission
Installed the Transgo HD2 Shift kit myself all the way up to the internal parts and that I had my tranny guy install. Obviously not everyone has their transmission out of their vehicle so maybe this step gets missed or is not extremely important? Never thought to ask first thought it was integral to the whole kit. Anyways new seals and filters were added as well and the internals looked great so it is ready to go.
Went with a Circle D Triple Disc 1a which I believe is somewhere in the ballpark of a 2800 stall. The LS SFI approved FP I bought was not offset far enough so I had a .314in gap I had to make up with spacers from Comp. Engineering.
Rear-end
What is everyone's thoughts here about a 14 bolt? I find them on Craigslist quite frequently here for cheap so I wonder if I should do the 14 or build my 10 bolt? Suggestions are welcome!
Turbo
Bought a Borg Warner S480 with hot pipes off a member on PT.net and will post up some pics.
A little headway!
Took out the old and busted 350 just the other day, and set the old beast aside. I disassembled the whole front end since she is 25 years old and could use some cleaning up and fresh coats of paint. Not too mention its so much easier working at it from this direction instead of an angle.
I am gonna be a photo junkie a bit and post some pictures of the progress for those who would like to see, here you go!
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