Remember kids – if you have a cam cover powder coated – take the baffle plate out and check for debris before you fit it!!!!

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This was what i found…

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After a very thorough clean:

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As it was 10pm by this point I called it a night

Hopefully tomorrow i’ll get the engine dressed and the cams timed in etc.

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Well, a few pics from todays work:

Started out with timing the cams in – dialled them to standard positions first:

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Then dialled them to specified peak lift figures:

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After some tweaking and modifications – on went the throttle bodies:

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Then the exhaust manifold and heatshield:

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So tomorrow is only pumps, alternator and an auxiliary belt away

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Q: those trumpets look huge. Will they fit?
A: I have raised concerns regarding fitment and even tried ordering shorter trumpets – the supplier remains adament that they will fit.

As soon as we have the ECU and wiring loom (been on order 6 weeks now!) then i’ll do the appropriate installation mods and then the engine can be fitted – then we’ll see how it fits…

It is also going to run filter socks as well just to stop any nasties making their way in!

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