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4.9 swap by ohio86se
Started on: 10-05-2004 07:54 PM
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Last post by: jstricker on 10-06-2004 01:19 AM
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Report this Post10-05-2004 07:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for ohio86seClick Here to visit ohio86se's HomePageSend a Private Message to ohio86seDirect Link to This Post
im seriously concidering a 4.9 engine swap but i would to see some pictures of the engine bays and see what could be done to
clean it up to look more organized. im kind of a stickler for appearances as well as good preformance.

thanks

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Report this Post10-05-2004 09:41 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Mickey_MooseClick Here to visit Mickey_Moose's HomePageSend a Private Message to Mickey_MooseDirect Link to This Post
on a stock 4.9 - not much, there is a fair amount of hoses running across the top and even the C500 wiring harness can not be easily hidden too much. I tried to hide as much as I can, but in the end the best way to run things seemed to be along the original locations on the 4.9. Here's the best picture I currently have on the bay (kind of sucks for what you are looking for).
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However, I like the install that PBJ did on Saber's car with the f-body throttle body. Looks a bit cleaner.

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Report this Post10-06-2004 12:13 AM Click Here to See the Profile for linenoiseClick Here to visit linenoise's HomePageSend a Private Message to linenoiseDirect Link to This Post
Saber49 has one of the nicest 4.9's I have ever seen. heres mine

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Report this Post10-06-2004 01:19 AM Click Here to See the Profile for jstrickerSend a Private Message to jstrickerDirect Link to This Post
You can clean them up somewhat, but as was already noted, there are a lot of wires and hoses involved with this engine that are hard to hide.

John Stricker

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