Two40MuscleZ Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 The '72 240 that I picked up from LoneinAZ, renamed "Orange Crate", is beginning to start its transformation. After a considerable amount of rework, wiring, body and suspension, I am finally getting a chance to start on the engine. It's a new GM Crate with almost 6,000 miles logged on, so I figure its just about broken in. This build up will be different from the MuscleZ. It will serve as my daily driver, whereas, the MuscleZ is more oriented toward the Show and Go aspect. Bearing that in mind, I decided on a cam that would give me that throaty rumpty-rump sound, and still allow me some assemblance of gas milage; my choice was Comps Extreme Energy 12-246-3. Along with that came the lifters, roller rockers, springs, rods etc. Since this will give me an opportunity to finally get into the engine, a Pete Jackson Gear Drive seemed to be in order. As will the Port Matched Victor Jr. Intake. To go along with the intake I ordered a polished aluminum "ShotGun dual barrel intake scoop", which will pop out of the L-88 Hood Scoop and add a bit more flash. I wish I had more time to get into the lower end of the engine, but, this will have to suffice for now. PICS forthcoming, as soon as I get the "Crates" website up... Comps, VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 What a life. Two hybrids instead of one. At what point does one's corral constitute a harem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Cripes! You just can't leave well enough alone, can you? Having seen Lone's car before, it would be VERY interesting to see it now that you have done body work, etc. Keep us updated and what the final result is when you are finished--pics, man, pics!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 I have a new nickname for my project car too. I just call it "Project Money Pit" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Van, You're planning on driving it to my place on Saturday aren't you? Will youhave the cam and intake on by then? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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