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Frisco 57 · 03-15-2009, 12:15 AM

We got my new 355 CID engine fired up today. We started it on an engine stand, out of the car. Wow, I've still got this goofy smile on my face.

She fired right up, no leaks, great oil pressure (60+ lbs), runs 185 degrees cool, sounds amazing through the headers and has one a nasty cam lope at an idle. I can't wait to get it in the car.

A little more clean-up & some fresh paint in the engine bay and into the 57 she goes.

Many thanks to my gear head buddies...Chad (The Brain Child) for building a great and functional engine stand, his dad Mike, (Tarheel55) a great friend & inspiration and Kato for being the most knowledgeable gear head in the group. I don't think I could do this stuff with out their help and encouragement.

57BUDDii · 03-15-2009, 12:18 AM

David,
I bet everyone on the project had big smiles to hear that baby roar. Can't wait to see you get it in the 57 and start having it move on it's own power.

I bet it was a truly good day for you all.

BUDDii

finallyhavea57 · 03-15-2009, 12:59 AM

Good progress David. We want to see it back in your ride!

Don

T,s 55 · 03-15-2009, 01:30 AM

Sounds like you are almost ready to go! Good Luck.

Shawn

drew57 · 03-15-2009, 03:04 AM

Hey David,

Good for you, congrats on the progress...I know its a great feeling hearing you motor fire up for the first time...you'll be driving her before you know it..

Press on..

drew

dseale4888 · 03-15-2009, 07:11 AM

Congrats on your project!!! Just changed my cam yesterday. Got rid of the solids.
Dave

Sweden · 03-15-2009, 08:30 AM

Hi David.

Congrats to a succesful start up.

That must have been a great feeling to hear it.

carls 56 · 03-15-2009, 10:23 AM

way to go david, congrats

heli06 · 03-15-2009, 10:29 AM

Congrats David, makes me want to go for a cruise in mine

r66ss · 03-15-2009, 11:02 AM

Congrats

Everything is great when theres no cam failure

03-15-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
Frisco 57 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Sep 2006 Frisco 57's Garage Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 954 Member #1135	A really good day We got my new 355 CID engine fired up today. We started it on an engine stand, out of the car. Wow, I've still got this goofy smile on my face. She fired right up, no leaks, great oil pressure (60+ lbs), runs 185 degrees cool, sounds amazing through the headers and has one a nasty cam lope at an idle. I can't wait to get it in the car. A little more clean-up & some fresh paint in the engine bay and into the 57 she goes. Many thanks to my gear head buddies...Chad (The Brain Child) for building a great and functional engine stand, his dad Mike, (Tarheel55) a great friend & inspiration and Kato for being the most knowledgeable gear head in the group. I don't think I could do this stuff with out their help and encouragement. __________________ David

03-15-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
57BUDDii Senior Member 1 Silver Star Chat Room Moderator Extreme Snowboarding Champion! Clay Kitten Shooting II Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 57BUDDii's Garage Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 1,395 Member #6670	Nice to hear the pur. David, I bet everyone on the project had big smiles to hear that baby roar. Can't wait to see you get it in the 57 and start having it move on it's own power. I bet it was a truly good day for you all. BUDDii __________________ BUDDii _________ ______ ____ Can you help solve the 57 Mystery by decoding my Trim Code "Trim: "2226XC..............B"? Appears to have no back seat, "4dr Utility Sedan?" vinyl on rear wheel humps & no upper back seat retainers. click for larger image Style: 57 - 1219 Body No: K 4460 Trim: "2226XC..............B" Paint: ACC.:

03-15-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
finallyhavea57 Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Oct 2007 finallyhavea57's Garage Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,491 Member #4062	Good progress David. We want to see it back in your ride! Don __________________

03-15-2009, 01:30 AM	#4
T,s 55 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jan 2009 T,s 55's Garage Location: Va. Beach, Va. Posts: 526 Member #7534	Sounds like you are almost ready to go! Good Luck. Shawn __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST IF YOU SEE ME RUNNING, TRY TO KEEP UP IYAOYAS

03-15-2009, 03:04 AM	#5
drew57 Senior Member 2 Gold Stars Join Date: Mar 2008 drew57's Garage Location: San Diego Posts: 2,071 Member #5015	Hey David, Good for you, congrats on the progress...I know its a great feeling hearing you motor fire up for the first time...you'll be driving her before you know it.. Press on.. drew __________________ drews57

03-15-2009, 07:11 AM	#6
dseale4888 Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Join Date: Feb 2006 dseale4888's Garage Location: North Attleboro,Ma. Posts: 4,665 Member #228	Congrats on your project!!! Just changed my cam yesterday. Got rid of the solids. Dave __________________ Dave http://www.trifive.com/webs/dseale4888/ Keep smilin', it makes people wonder what you've been up to.

03-15-2009, 08:30 AM	#7
Sweden Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Sweden's Garage Location: Gothenburg Sweden Posts: 5,087 Member #1166	Hi David. Congrats to a succesful start up. That must have been a great feeling to hear it. __________________ Ove My Website! My Pictures.

03-15-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
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03-15-2009, 10:29 AM	#9
heli06 Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Apr 2008 heli06's Garage Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,247 Member #5282	Congrats David, makes me want to go for a cruise in mine __________________ Mark's 55 210 Sedan

03-15-2009, 11:02 AM	#10
r66ss Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2007 r66ss's Garage Location: ILLINOIS/Fulton Posts: 17,961 Member #2133	Congrats Everything is great when theres no cam failure __________________ Randy www.picturetrails.com/mrchevelle

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