[DoneByDoug]

Guys,

How badly can I screw up a crate engine install if I do it myself? Give me your horror stories, please.

My building experience is limited to setting points in a mini bike, reworking a lawn mower engine, and screwing around with carbs on a snowmobile. I'm pretty technically inclined, like challenges, and am taking on this project in order to learn and take some pride in building it myself. However, for a first car project, this is an expensive experiment!

The KC full install package at $17k is an appealing offer. However, my original desire was to do the trans, bellhousing, and install myself.

Thanks to all for your advice on SB. It was all very helpful. I'm doing the ERA FIA and will opt for 351W package with hydraulic rollers so flat tappet break-in issues shouldn't be a problem.

Doug in Louisiana