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...and yes there are a few rusty bolts, damnit! i will paint em, i swear

wow, im sick as hell. No progress to speak of on my last day of vacation. I removed my IM off the k8 with everything attached so I can better swap stuff over and run all the lines correctly, etc. I know its covered somwhere in this forum, but what do I have to do with the extra temp sensor connection from the k8? should I drill and tap my de outlet and put one in, leave it off, or what. Im pretty sure its the temp sender for the gauge right? In that case I could leave it off since i plan on installing a more accurate aftermarket one anyway, right

wow im kinda surprised that I haven't had a comment here since the motor is in...Guess installing a motor isnt as big a deal as it used to be. Well im psyched, and thats all that matters. Maybe there will be a "GOOD JOB" in a few weeks when its running.

nice job.... GRRRRRRRRRRREAT work.... Exlnt! hehehe..... Pats you on the back.

lol, thanks. You recognized my cry for attention. But seriously, it took a long time to get to this point due to lack of funds and moving twice during the build. Sure I coulda just slapped the thing in in a week, but what fun is that? I've been known to bail on a project or two, but i've come this far and now theres no going back. The thing isn't even running yet but I feel a new air of motivation, excitement and a new respect for people who do a full rebuild. Im dreading wiring and trouble shooting, but theres always dumb luck, lol! Im totally nervous about the paint too, since my roomate and I have only painted one car and it was an Austin Mini. It turned out pretty nice for a first try, so I have my fingers crossed. As soon as I get over my cold there will be more to come.

Yeah! you best not bail on this car! I want to see it one of these days when its running.

It has only been a couple of days since you posted!
I know what it feels like to accomplish something like this, and want everyone to notice!
I was intimidated by the pictures, since I'm on 56K and didn't see the last paragraph.
Now I'm going to wait for the pics to load
Congratulations! I hope you get it running perfectly.

wow jesse, i didnt know 56k still exsisted, lol. thanks for your patience.

Mr. Savin, I couldnt have done this with out all your old parts, so you will be the first one I visit this year when it road-worthy.

Thanks a million

Nice CLEAN engine! Mmmmmm.... I hope it starts right up for ya. I tried starting mine the other day and ran into issues. It's been over six months since I swapped my engine and it has been running since. Stupid disty wiring and ecu.

Seriously tho, nice job! Top notch.

thanks man. Ive taken every precaution to ensure that this thing WILL RUN when its all hooked up. I have to due a bit more wiring and get the ignition stuff(HEI, blaster external coil, etc) As soon as i get over this cold im gonna get back to it. Sux that yer still having issues, hope u work em out soon

Read this from start, just now. Kool with a kapital "K". I think the intake manifold looks really good all raw and industrial like. Great Work.

thanks much man. Thats kinda what im going for...Kinda raw and dirty but with great form and function. thats kinda my style.

I finally got to see the pictures I think you should get one of those wire wheels that points forward, instead of radially, and make circles, or half circles on it.

yeah ive been messin around with a few ideas as far as textures and stuff. I have a spare mani from the k8 for experiments, i will see how that looks jesse. Ive also got a bunch of different rolocs, plastics, stones, brass wheels, etc

UPDATE: most of the wiring is sorted in the bay. I have about half a dozen plugs I have no idea about yet, but I have yet to consult the manual. Still gotta figure out the trans wiring especially. I didnt lable anything when taking it appart cause I was unsure what harness I had to use at the time of removal, so im glad its mostly sorted. i have to do a bunch more re-looming and replace a few broken connectors, but im on my way for sure! Also got washer bottle and pump on the way soon so I can get all that and p/s finished. Need to grab a VRIS from the j/y too(stoopid DE and there plastic crap!), unfortunately my Sentra blew a HG bigtime and I need a new DD before I can make that run. Prolly pickin up a 92 Sidekick 4dr 4x4 from my roomates dad real soon