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Old December 1st, 2015, 11:53 PM
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 02:15 AM
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Nice pictures looks like it is getting there.
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 04:13 AM
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Yeah it will be sweet to hear it when she runs! Hoping for great dyno runs and good track times next year!
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 04:54 AM
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With Marks work load i can see easily where this could be after the 1st of the year on assembly and getting it running. I really like the updates as progress is made.Thank you.Neeley
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Yeah if it's after the New Year then that's ok. He's had issues that are out of his control to include a sick machinist! Nothing you can do about stuff like that!
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 02:30 PM
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It's worth the wait, trust me.
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 03:19 PM
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It's worth the wait, trust me.
a former president once famously said "Trust but verify" so i do trust you but can i take your car out for the weekend just to verify
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroRanger
a former president once famously said "Trust but verify" so i do trust you but can i take your car out for the weekend just to verify
You can line up next to me to verify! Lol
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 05:12 PM
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You can line up next to me to verify! Lol
Maybe he wants to see if you polished your rear bumper.
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 05:31 PM
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Lol well they are fiberglass and painted. Maybe he wants to see my new 71 rear lenses. I shouldn't be so confident. RetroRanger probably has a mean sleeper!
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Lol well they are fiberglass and painted. Maybe he wants to see my new 71 rear lenses. I shouldn't be so confident. RetroRanger probably has a mean sleeper!
On a side note!!I tell all the chevy guys to check my tag and see if it is on straight at the track.One guy threatened to throw it away at the track!LOL
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Old December 2nd, 2015, 08:33 PM
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Lol well they are fiberglass and painted. Maybe he wants to see my new 71 rear lenses. I shouldn't be so confident. RetroRanger probably has a mean sleeper!

lol i should be so lucky i just have your regular run of the mill BBO not to far away from you in VT im in mass not as nice as yours but should get me where im going


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Old December 3rd, 2015, 02:54 AM
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Looks great to me! Did you build it Retro?
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Old December 3rd, 2015, 06:49 AM
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lol i should be so lucky i just have your regular run of the mill BBO not to far away from you in VT im in mass not as nice as yours but should get me where im going


Yeah it looks good to me also! Thanks for the picture.
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Old December 3rd, 2015, 09:00 AM
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I didn't build it, I did paint tho I sent it out to a guy this past summer for a stock rebuild long block, I e been cleaning and refurbing parts so I can get it back in the car soon hopefully before snow flies
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Hey, whatever it takes! Stock BBO is better than no BBO!
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Old December 5th, 2015, 08:41 PM
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Hey, whatever it takes! Stock BBO is better than no BBO!
I agree better than nothing better than switching brands. I am sure you will like even more when you shove that gas peddle down!
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Got a message last night from Mark! Mockup has begun!
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I am heading to my shop right now to see mine. It finally arrived yesterday evening. You can now begin your journey.
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Mark is rebuilding my 400E that was rebuilt two times before. Street motor, nothing special, curing oil consumption issues and pepping it up a little. Going for reliable, no issues, stock looking, iron headed street motor. Communication has been excellent. Constant updates and pictures. Excellent patience and understanding with my inquiries and ignorance. My emails are answered the same day and are always informative. I appreciate him working me in, even with all the other more expensive builds he has going on right now. He even took the time to not only list, but to sell some of the engine components that won't be used on this build. I hope to personally meet him someday.


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Old February 17th, 2016, 11:48 AM
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Mark has been great! He always takes the time to answer my questions. It has been a pleasure! I can't wait to see it run on the Dyno and ultimately in my car! If all goes well, I'll be running at the Fall Musclepooze this year!
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Old February 17th, 2016, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wr1970
On a side note!!I tell all the chevy guys to check my tag and see if it is on straight at the track.One guy threatened to throw it away at the track!LOL
Don't want to aggravate people, but this is going on my Olds along with the new 455ci, 500hp, 600tq that I received yesterday from Mark.
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Old February 17th, 2016, 04:55 PM
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That engine looks great Jeure!
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Old February 18th, 2016, 03:26 PM
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That engine looks great Jeure!
Cannot wait to get it in the car and getting everything else done. I am taking this time to update the gauges, install a stall converter, etc.
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Old February 18th, 2016, 03:43 PM
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Was that engine dynoed at 500hp even?
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Old February 18th, 2016, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by madmax442
Was that engine dynoed at 500hp even?
Yes, it peaked out at 500 hp and 582.6 tq. I have a feeling that the torque may be much higher as Mark did now open up the monitoring until 4000 rpm. Should be fun to drive.
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Old February 18th, 2016, 03:56 PM
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That's awesome!!!! I'd love to hear what it has at the wheel! Should be a good low 12 second car easy!
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Old February 24th, 2016, 01:46 AM
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Intakes for comparison being sent out to be cut. Dyno day in the March 5-6 timeframe.





More mockup!
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Old February 24th, 2016, 04:42 PM
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I don't recognize that intake.

Never mind. Found it.
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Old February 24th, 2016, 05:00 PM
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Mark said it's a procomp.
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Alright, progress...
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Aside from a marine olds pan I think I'll have enough oil!!


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Very nice indeed. Brings back great memories of my 455 build for the 67. If I decide to build my 425 for the 64 F-85 Pro-Touring car "Still under construction", Mark Cutlass EFI is my go to man!!!
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So who has the best "stroker" kits for DIYers?
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i guess its eagle ... but you should always check the balance fo the rotating assembly, which is not really a DIY-job
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That thing is going to be a beast! Oh yeah...
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I'm sure it will be! Mark is doing a great Job!
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