The Beast has a new Heart!, Here we go again.... Options

[nine14cats]

My love/hate with "The Beast" continues. This project loves to hate me. My wife thinks I'm a masochist (and what exactly is her point?) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

I have just purchased a 1983 SC 3.0 motor with 85K on the clock (probably has 185K for all I know). The nice part is that the motor has everything with it, I don't have to search for any parts other than what I want to change out.

I will take it apart at the beginning of April as I will be traveling on business for the next 1.5 weeks. Since I plan on doing most of the engine assembly myself with the assistance of Tom Amon (2 time SCCA champ in the 80's with a 2.7 then a 3.4 (3.0) core motor), I'll post pictures of the project along the way.

I have Weber's already on the shelf and I'll most likely bump compression up with JE pistons. I will build it to run race gas only. New cams to work with carbs. And if the cylinders are toast, I'll most likely build a 3.2 short stroke.

Brad is providing me a 901 MSX box to get me going. I also have a flipped R&P open diff 915 in my stash, I have to decide if I want to go WEVO again or play with the cable shifter setup.

The Beast's tub still hasn't been painted but should be soon. If I can get the body back by June, I can probably make a few events at the end of the year.

Wish me luck!

Bill P.