JustDreamin wrote:
Oh, and yes, the plastic blocks are helicoiled such that you can bolt those kinds of bits and pieces on the block / heads.
Should be able to attach a waterpump, timing chain cover, oilpan, valvecovers, intake, exhaust mani's / headers, bellhousing, and accessory drive setup (except the harmonic balancer).
They're certainly alot easier to pull in and out of the framerails. For me it's hard to justify the cost, though. New they're $375... But to others, it's may not be such a big deal. Especially if you can use it more than once (Might make a really cool coffee table, too).
JustDreamin
It's like JustDreamin said, you can attach most every accessory including engine mounts. And not really expensive when you consider re-selling it on ebay or Craigslist (they are in demand) and defering the bigger $ a real motor costs. And then there is the savings in osteopath bills... I figure its a no-cost deal in the long run, and requires a lot less $$ up-front .
I'll make a simple wood box (non-drip oil pan) to set the motor at the right height, a cardboard intake manifold for hood clearance, etc. At some point I'll bolt up the real bellhousing and then the tranny. I should be able to get real close with this set up and then do the final weld in when I get the real motor.
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However, you don't have a hair on your... uhhh... EARS... yeah, that's it, ears... iffen you don't sit in that seat and rev the motor for a pic! Open the garage door, so you don't get exhaust fumes in the shop.
JD, thought I'd wait until I got some tubes welded together...but maybe not