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New Engine

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 Ok, as promised, work is progressing on the C2.  I need this blog to pressure me enough to progress and not get complacent on the cars.  It's hard to stay focused since the weather is great here in Houston now and having a CJ7 and C7 to choose from, to tool around town, it's easy to be distracted. Anyway, I ordered the new LS crate engine earlier this week.  The original plan was to use the salvage yard pull until I had time to decide on what I really wanted in the car.  That has gone out the window because I don't want to pull this car apart again, if possible.  Below are the specs...remember, this is my retirement fun car.  I wanted something drivable and fun both. LS3 6.2L engine, 525 horsepower: TECH SPECS Part Number:  19301360 / NEW # 19369338 Engine Type:  LS-Series Gen IV Small-Block V-8 Displacement (cu in):  376 cu in (6.2L) Bore x Stroke (in):  4.065 x 3.622 (103.25 x 92mm) Block (P/N  12623967 ):  Cast aluminu...