Quote Originally Posted by Cape Cod Bob View Post
Billsbird, you have $20,000 into this motor and you are willing to leave the start up to someone with limited experience ? Meaning you , of course. If I had that amount of money into the motor I would try to hire someone from a reputable rod shop to fire her up.
One mechanics days wage will be a lot less then a broke hemi. Just my opinion. Good luck.
And please lert us know how it goes.
I don't want to be rude or anything, but I was thinking the same thing. It's just not worth the risk of messing something up with such a big investment. If you could find someone to help run you through the proper startup, even a local member, then I'd go that route first. I'm soon to be in your shoes with my 460, but my investment is only 3-4 k and I'm still debating wether to do it myself or have a mechanic friend do the initial break in. No insults intended, just want to see a smile on your face in the video you WILL BE Posting and hear this baby rumble to life!