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I'm getting closer to the point when I will have to drop engine in. But before that I wanted to finish my heater/fresh air enclosure.
First of all, I had to install coolant supply and return valves.
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Then drilled holes and install rubber grommets and air supply duct connection.
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Then it was time to run the wires and install the box
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My engine almost done, still missing some parts or have the parts but it doesn't fir and I need to exchange it.
I really enjoying this engine build experience and my buddy suggested that get a used T5 transmission and rebuild it. Which sounds like great idea to me, in that case, every single bolt in the car will be tuned by me:) and I'm sure I will learn a lot about manual transmissions.
So while I'm shopping for the transmission, here are some pictures of the engine that comes ...

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Well they dropped the car off this afternoon. ;) and I have already started to work on it. I've been inventorying all afternoon and now I've taken off the shell. I'll post pics tomorrow.

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Well, just as I thought, the timing isn't bad for a start. It turned out to be about 10 degrees with the SPOUT disconnected (basic timing). So I will not make any changes until I have a chance to test dirve. Getting the cold air kit permanently installed was my next task. On the start up video it was sticking up in the air but I planned on running it through the hole in the passenger F panel to the wheel well as pictured. I decided on a recalibrated ...

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Ok so I just called Stewart transport, and my car should be in next week. I am getting really excited now. This is my first entry, but I am sure that it will not be my last. I will keep everyone up to date with the build as much as I can.