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  1. 01-10-2004 07:25 PM #1
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    Hello people!

     



    Hello everone,im her for some help i have a 1988 astrovan i plan on installing a 350 sbc.
    I'm now in the stages of finding one to rebiuld or buy ready to go.
    Ive never tried rebuilding myself an engine before so ill probably need loads of help lol.
    My last ride was a 1981 camaro that i dropped a 454 bb into, that was quite fun!!Had my second child soooo. now ive got this van here and i'd love to put a bbc into it but this is gonna be my everyday drive , besides traction will be an issue with the 350 let alone a bbc. I look forward to talking to all of you and tia for all help i may recieve!
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  3. 01-10-2004 08:47 PM #2
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    Welcome Astro. Sounds like a good challenge you have ahead of you.

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  4. 01-11-2004 04:36 AM #3
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    Welcome to CHR, Astro. Sounds like you have an interesting project ahead. Why bother building a motor so soon??? You have a lot of chassis building and suspension work ahead of you before it's ready for a motor. Have fun, post some pics.
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  5. 01-11-2004 08:49 AM #4
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    From what i understand a sbc will drop right in with some new mounts from racecraft or jtr.Gonna use the 700r4 tranny thats in it now(already rebuilt)Will wait and see how the rearend holds up!there are some good posi units available for these rears as well.
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    Wellllllll.....I built my 1st engine in my bedroom when I was 17 a 327... Then I built my 2nd engine in my living room when I was 28 the same 327.....need I say anymore......

    Astro88 it will be fun....
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  7. 01-12-2004 05:15 PM #6
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    hmm, I built my first engine in the dining room, and I have been eating in the garage ever since!
    Objects in my rear view mirror are a good thing unless,.... they have red and blue lights flashing.
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  8. 01-13-2004 05:05 PM #7
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    hmmmmm..well at least your eating in the garage...it cost me a divorce....
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