[NJ346]

Status Update:

My ported and polished oil pump didn't show up by the weekend like I had planned so the car ended up not going back together this weekend. I did spend the weekend prepping things to make everything go back together easier.

Here's what I did:

-Stripped down the old motor and took all of the parts I needed for the new short block.
-Cleaned all of the parts and bolts I planned on re-using.(The PO used ARP everything internally)
-Installed the new valve springs in the 243s, also lapped all of the exhaust valves.
-Installed the cam in the new short block.
-Installed the LS2 timing chain and LS7 lifters.
-Fixed a bent header collector.
-Painted the Valve covers and headers.


I have to give my buddy back the engine hoist for a few days. I don't plan on getting the car back together until sometime next week at the earliest now with the Holiday coming up. I'm thinking first drive will be the weekend of April 25th.