Finally.... First start up

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  1. nickmav70

    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    this is a link to a vid of the first start up on my car since the EFI, 302, and T5 swap i foolishly decided to do all at the same time :huh:.... still need to adjust the timing a hair and hang the exhaust but it in and running :bananaman.... enjoy...

     
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    ah the sound of a freshly built motor brings a tear of joy in my eye. its like hearing your baby's first breath lol
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nice! (y)
     
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    Yaaaaaay!! Congrats dude! :thumbs2:
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    thanks guys :Handshake... the swap took alittle longer than expected (understatement) but it was definitely worth it... now i just have to adjust my clutch set up now... doesnt want to fully disengage.. i think its a pedal travel issue... will redo the pedal linkage and try it again... fingers crossed
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Good job, Nick! Makes all the work worth it.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    SWEET!!!!!
    I know it's been a long time comming....:thumbs2:
    looks like now, all you have to do is build a car around the motor....:rofl2:
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    Nahhh fenders and hoods are over rated lol... Just extra weight :oops:

    Thanks Earl and frank... Can't wait to drive north and get together with a couple more mavericks:thumbs2:
     
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    sounds like a...
    Summit/Baby Janes/Summit...thing...(I said Summit twice because I like Summit)...:thumbs2:
    of course, I have no problem going East...:drive:
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    i agree with the summit twice idea.... ill let you know.... just a few more thing to finish up :clap:
     
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    that sound puts a rise in my levi's.
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    Here's a vid with exhaust
     
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    Sounds amazing, good job!
     
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    Looks and sounds good :thumbs2:
     
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