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My goal with this post is to build the 3.5L engine using as many "off the shelf" and OEM parts as possible while staying naturally aspirated (no boost) while mixing in some of my own elbow grease and ideas at the same time, so that other 3.5L owners can do the same. The 3.5L is a great power plant to work with, and I'd like to see more people do it! The more people that do, well, the more parts will become available. Questions are welcomed!!! ***
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So, I know many of you are gonna say why do all this to a 3.5L ... well that's a good question. But anyway,,,
I thought I drop a photo of where I am. I've ported the heads, and have the 4.0L cams ready to go in.. and other things
But before I put her back together, I'm gonna dress it up. Here's a photo getting the top end ready to paint. It's gonna be gold, a tribute to the early 300 engine colors.
I've also already gotten the timing belt housing chromed. So it's gonna say a big HELLO when you open the hood instead of the nasty hunk of weathered aluminum. If anyone is interested I'll post more pics and results as I go along.
My goal with this post is to build the 3.5L engine using as many "off the shelf" and OEM parts as possible while staying naturally aspirated (no boost) while mixing in some of my own elbow grease and ideas at the same time, so that other 3.5L owners can do the same. The 3.5L is a great power plant to work with, and I'd like to see more people do it! The more people that do, well, the more parts will become available. Questions are welcomed!!! ***
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So, I know many of you are gonna say why do all this to a 3.5L ... well that's a good question. But anyway,,,
I thought I drop a photo of where I am. I've ported the heads, and have the 4.0L cams ready to go in.. and other things
But before I put her back together, I'm gonna dress it up. Here's a photo getting the top end ready to paint. It's gonna be gold, a tribute to the early 300 engine colors.
I've also already gotten the timing belt housing chromed. So it's gonna say a big HELLO when you open the hood instead of the nasty hunk of weathered aluminum. If anyone is interested I'll post more pics and results as I go along.