Grandfather's 68 SS Camaro.

[JRC99]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

What is the diameter of the fan shroud opening ? That will determine the fan blade size.

Thanks for the info! It's a 19 or 19.5 inch opening if I measured it right.

The motor is out! It actually wasn't that hard, either. I'd done a good deal of prep work. Of course the driver's header was a pain to work around getting it back in is gonna suuuuuck, but other wise, not too bad. Still took my buddy and I until after 2 AM to get it done, having started at 6 PM. Nothing got broken, no (more, I did saw off a heater hose a while back because it annoyed me lol) more hoses had to be cut, it was.... bliss, compared to some of the crap cans I'm used to working on.

Couple of things to note: The casting number is 3999289, so as the TRX on the front pad indicates, 2 bolt 454 block

Two- The headers still have a couple of very small traces of white paint on them. My OCD loves white headers, and therefore they will get a coat of VHT before they go back on (I realize having them coated would be better, but since I'm going to have to break in a cam, I think VHT for the first season after the rebuild, then pull the headers for a winter project and send em out)

Three- Can anyone ID the headers? Just for pure curiosity's sake

[Too Many Projects]

Headers look like early Hedman. Hooker always welds the collector flange on, usually with one of the bolt ears facing straight down into the pavement.

The only brand I'm aware of that came white were Appliance and they would need to date back to when the car was new to 6-7 years old and have a square collector flange.
They would stand out in white.

If you left the spark plugs in while removing the engine, I'm surprised you got it out without braking a plug on those headers. Damned tight fit.

[69 Post Sedan]

When you get a chance, take a picture of the outer side of the passenger side header. That might help identify them.

Kurt

[JRC99]

Originally Posted by 69 Post Sedan

When you get a chance, take a picture of the outer side of the passenger side header. That might help identify them.

Kurt

Both photos are of the passenger side. I have another picture of it here.

@Too Many Projects: We did manage to get it out with the plugs still in. What helped was we had the car on stands and were able to pull the header away and down (but not out) before pulling the engine up.

[69 Post Sedan]

Originally Posted by JRC99

Both photos are of the passenger side. I have another picture of it here.

@Too Many Projects: We did manage to get it out with the plugs still in. What helped was we had the car on stands and were able to pull the header away and down (but not out) before pulling the engine up.

Sorry, I meant drivers side.


The reason I say that is…..my headers are Hooker Competition Headers. The reason I know, even though the tag's missing, is because the holes are there where the rivets were.

Kurt

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by JRC99

@Too Many Projects: We did manage to get it out with the plugs still in. What helped was we had the car on stands and were able to pull the header away and down (but not out) before pulling the engine up.

And that is an easier method of re-assembly, if you are comfortable with the car that high on stands. Leave or take the oil filter off as well as the plugs and the header will slide right up in place from underneath.

[JRC99]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

And that is an easier method of re-assembly, if you are comfortable with the car that high on stands. Leave or take the oil filter off as well as the plugs and the header will slide right up in place from underneath.

That's probably what'll happen. I'll likely lower the engine in with the car on the ground, and then jack it up to get everything underneath buttoned up and the headers on.

I'll nab some pictures of the other header tonight or tomorrow.

[JRC99]

Here's the driver's side header. Also, the very green torque converter. I don't know if it's a stocker or how to even tell that.

[big gear head]

Those headers should be easy to get in. I've got the Hooker Super Comp 2 1/8 inch headers and they are a little more challenging. I've had them off and on about 20 times.

[napa68]

That converter color looks like Jasper green. If so, it's a stocker