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~The Jester~ · 07-03-2004, 10:43 AM

Building pretty much the same thing myself (410) but building everything on my own. Taking out my mighty 302 that could (and did!) Started with a 1969 351 block, and went from there. 420Nitro is dead on with everythig so far, but here's a few smaller probs you might over look.

Headers, go with Hooker Super comps, and bring your checkbook. If you run TFS R or even a high port head, now you're talking cu$tom header$. Crossmember, 4 cyl has a whimpy (bendable) crossmember. Fuel issues, how to get it outta the tank??? Go sump, or fuel cell. Right now I have a Granatelli pickup, but I'm guessing it's not gonna cut it. -10 carb, -6 for Nitrous side, no return. Rethinking that too.

My adivce on where to start, just start. You know the motor's coming, so get the rest of the driveline taken care of. Get the rear end out, put in battle boxes, new control arms, get that taken care of. Get the tranny in, driveshaft (don't forget the safety hoop) crossmember. You get the idea. Have it as far along as you can, so when the motor shows up, slide her on in and go!

Good luck, and keep us posted! My block is just now heading to the machine shop, so I'm a month or so out. Hopefully this summer though!!!

07-03-2004, 10:43 AM	#16
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Throwing in my 2 cents... Building pretty much the same thing myself (410) but building everything on my own. Taking out my mighty 302 that could (and did!) Started with a 1969 351 block, and went from there. 420Nitro is dead on with everythig so far, but here's a few smaller probs you might over look. Headers, go with Hooker Super comps, and bring your checkbook. If you run TFS R or even a high port head, now you're talking cu$tom header$. Crossmember, 4 cyl has a whimpy (bendable) crossmember. Fuel issues, how to get it outta the tank??? Go sump, or fuel cell. Right now I have a Granatelli pickup, but I'm guessing it's not gonna cut it. -10 carb, -6 for Nitrous side, no return. Rethinking that too. My adivce on where to start, just start. You know the motor's coming, so get the rest of the driveline taken care of. Get the rear end out, put in battle boxes, new control arms, get that taken care of. Get the tranny in, driveshaft (don't forget the safety hoop) crossmember. You get the idea. Have it as far along as you can, so when the motor shows up, slide her on in and go! Good luck, and keep us posted! My block is just now heading to the machine shop, so I'm a month or so out. Hopefully this summer though!!! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....