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 by myglimk2 ¦  Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:20 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

She will be running later today! 8)

 by myglimk2 ¦  Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:09 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Another late night and again got quite a bit done. Just about ready to fire her up! Made some brackets to hold the MAF sensor since I ditched the air box. They're not pretty at the moment but I'll take care of that at a later date. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r108/myglimk2/UD94_zpsxlb41lwl.jp...

 by myglimk2 ¦  Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:17 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

SR9 wrote:Lookin good! The head looks like it came out nice. Really good progress you've made there. Hearing that baby run will be like music!
It sure will! 8)

 by myglimk2 ¦  Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:56 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

A lot more done today. Should be able to crank it over this weekend!

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 by myglimk2 ¦  Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:17 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Really late night but got a lot done..
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 by myglimk2 ¦  Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:41 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Cylinder head is installed along with the headers, cam etc. Also, a side by side shot of factory 7mm spark plug wires vs AutoTechs 10.4mm wires. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r108/myglimk2/UD84_zpseat53goe.jpg http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r108/myglimk2/UD85_zps8thruuum.jpg http://i142.pho...

 by myglimk2 ¦  Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:48 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Finally got the head, manifold, and throttle body back! Now time to get to work! Gotta pick up some more propane for the heater in the garage. Hoping to have it running this weekend. http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r108/myglimk2/UD83_zpstzvnibdf.jpg This came in also. Just sitting on the hood for...

 by myglimk2 ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:22 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Anyone with any experience making custom roll cages?
Been tossing around the idea. I want it to be completely removable, I don't want it welded to the body. I would like to be able to unbolt and remove as needed.

 by myglimk2 ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:51 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Yah I can't wait! My buddy is coming down from Hartford to shoot the "first start up" video for you guys! 8) Well, when the head is done and bolted down. Lol Going to be loud since I am still waiting for the flange adapter for the Autotech headers. Got the email from Autotech today and the...

 by myglimk2 ¦  Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:43 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Not much progress in several days. I did manage to get the exhaust on. Still waiting for the head to button up the engine bay.

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 by myglimk2 ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:37 pm ¦  Forum: General Firearm Discussion ¦  Topic: New Hampshire ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 3567

I wish, G! :lol:

 by myglimk2 ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:25 pm ¦  Forum: General Firearm Discussion ¦  Topic: New Hampshire ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 3567

SR9 wrote:
JohnB wrote:then you would miss out on high test snowblowing !
Yep, that is the plan. It does not have to be a lot warmer, just less or no snow.
In the same boat with you. Can't wait to get away from this snow!

 by myglimk2 ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:24 pm ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Snowpocalypse!! ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 8134

JohnB wrote:yeah...about 8-10" here too..no power outages..thats almost fun too, gas flavored noodles for dinner
Same here in Shelton. Talk about a flop of a storm.

 by myglimk2 ¦  Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:20 am ¦  Forum: Off-Topic ¦  Topic: Snowpocalypse!! ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 8134

Did someone say drift?!
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 by myglimk2 ¦  Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:31 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Memory build. ¦  Replies: 64 ¦  Views: 28817

Starting to look like a car again!
(Yes, I will be painting the underside of the hood!)
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