Betty gets some needed attention

the-big-e

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After more than a year of gathering parts, I am ready to start upgrading Black Betty.....:rolleyes:

Kooks headers are in....:D

KW double intercooler, DD ported 95 blower, 42# injectors, and raised top to be installed this week.....:D:D

Then its a 95 style fuel tank, 255 lph fuel pump, and true dual exhaust......

Some time during this process, a new ABS pressure switch and a rebuilt ABS pump motor will be installed....
 

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Still got the originals on it.....:D

I was thinking of replacing them, as it's just a few more bolts to remove, right.....:rolleyes:
 
This is my baby....:cool:

I don't beat on her that much, do I....:rolleyes:

She seems to be pretty stout....

In the past, I've pegged the temp gauge on a few occasions trying to figure out why there is no high speed fan.....:confused:

Anyway, I have a few "bullets" here if she ever needs one.....
 
Still got the originals on it.....:D

I was thinking of replacing them, as it's just a few more bolts to remove, right.....:rolleyes:

...HELLO....McFLY! (knocks on forehead).

Let's see if I have this straight:

1) You have the engine apart that far, and...
2) You are adding boost-enhancing upgrades, and...
3) She's still on the ORIGINAL head gaskets (and torque-to-yield bolts).

And, you're just "thinking of" replacing the head gaskets? I'd say that's living dangerously.

Just funnin' 'ya, Eddie, but seriously, I wouldn't consider going back together without new gaskets and ARP's. It's time and money well spent.

Cheers,

JD
 
I've got a set of ARP studs on stand-by....;)

Let the avalanche start.....:rolleyes:

If I pull the heads off, I might as well have them ported.....:rolleyes:

If I have them ported, I have to go with a bigger valves.....:rolleyes:

If I get bigger valves, I gotta go with bigger cam.....:rolleyes:

If I get a bigger cam, I gotta go with better valve springs....:rolleyes:

I'll just go out back and rape the money tree that I planted last year.....:p
 
I've got a set of ARP studs on stand-by....;)

Let the avalanche start.....:rolleyes:

If I pull the heads off, I might as well have them ported.....:rolleyes:

If I have them ported, I have to go with a bigger valves.....:rolleyes:

If I get bigger valves, I gotta go with bigger cam.....:rolleyes:

If I get a bigger cam, I gotta go with better valve springs....:rolleyes:

I'll just go out back and rape the money tree that I planted last year.....:p

Or...

Just have them tanked and checked. Clean up the guides and seats if necessary, and do a gasket match job. Cheap 'n Easy.

JD
 
I can't wait to see/hear it when you finish. I need a good reason to get back to Charlotte anyway :)
 
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