Yesterday I searched Craigslist locally, and eBay. CL had zero prospects and eBay had many listings for aftermarket pieces for $200 & up. Then I checked the inventory at the local junkyard eden. I have a list of several cars that are at the lot now that should be good donors of a crossmember or maybe two, in case I muk one up, so I can do the cut & splice mirror image crossmemer.
I still have some small installation details to take care of. The shift linkage rubs the header and it's like wearing a stethoscope while in the car.
Then there is the small problem of not being able to keep it cool. New heavy duty water pump, new 4-core radiator, 160* high flow thermostat tested before installation, and mechanical fan with shroud. It doesn't run any hotter in the car than it did on the stand and I have not had it out for a drive yet either, just a trip around the block is all. I dropped the insurance when the 3ow7 died and haven't reinstated it yet.
I still have some small installation details to take care of. The shift linkage rubs the header and it's like wearing a stethoscope while in the car.
Then there is the small problem of not being able to keep it cool. New heavy duty water pump, new 4-core radiator, 160* high flow thermostat tested before installation, and mechanical fan with shroud. It doesn't run any hotter in the car than it did on the stand and I have not had it out for a drive yet either, just a trip around the block is all. I dropped the insurance when the 3ow7 died and haven't reinstated it yet.
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