re: engine fit

["fatpillowman" <petriew@xxxx>]

Hey Bart,

Yes, the car was originally a 304cid Grem. It had those stupid "LOG" 
exhaust manifolds (I'm assuming) which clear everything. I've got 
the "Free Flow"s on it which hang further out from the block. Some 
day I might go back to headers, but that would require an engine 
lift.. which I don't have. Yesterday, I ground the flange and put 
the manifold back on. They fit, AND I was able to finally bolt up 
the tranny mount (it lines up perfectly now). Don't worry Bart, I'm 
not gonna do the Hemi thing and I'm not shelving the 360. Hemi's are 
hard to find (I don't have one) and expensive to rebuild. 
HemmiGremmie found out they won't fit either, so its a no go, unless 
it goes into a bigger car..

NOW I can get my driveshaft cut, finish my disc conversion, hook up 
the fuel line and plug wires, finalize the alternator wires, install 
chrome rear diff cover, add fluids and START THE BITCH UP! YAY!


I've got a confession to make.. I bought an '84 Capri... I'm not 
keen on those cars, but it was a deal I couldn't pass up. It was mom-
in-laws car, well taken care of (almost everything in the engine 
compartment has been replaced/rebuilt). Interior is great and body is 
good. Tranny was rebuilt 2 years ago, good rubber, rad flush, etc 
etc etc.. V6 3.8L engine constantly overheats, apparently I need to 
plane the heads and install new head gaskets and water pump gasket. 
Then it should be ready for sale.
The money will go into the Grem.. oh yeah, I only paid $500 for it..