My 409 build

[mike matheos]

Kevin
not sure if you have your starter problem fixed, but i have the same basic set up. i use a 153 tooth flywheel and a mini starter. i redrilled and taped my block. its been in service for four years and looks good as new. good luck Mike Matheos

 

[Kevin Green]

I have been looking this project for a while now and every time I have been drooling over my keyboard. It is hard to beat a 409 with a Cross Ram intake setup and this one is done really beautifully. It would be a dream come true to have an engine like this under the hood of my Impala some day...

Thank you sir ! Over a period of 2 years my dream came true with the car and engine ! It will happen !

 

[Kevin Green]

That looks like what I did Mike...just the opposite haha !! I'm not far enough along to hit the key on mine yet to know for sure but it looks like it should not be a problem but I have thought that before ! Thanks for the pictures Mike. If my deal is a bust, this will be my move !

 

[awsumcars]

I'd like to know the same thing since I didn't know there were 2 designs either. I've got a brand new Edelbrock #8858 WP that I will probably be selling soon, but according to the date on the box it is from 2008 so I'd guess it's the 1st design. Is that a bad thing? I'm planning to use an electric water pump on mine.

What'll it take to put that Eldy water pump on mine???

 

[1961BelAir427]

What'll it take to put that Eldy water pump on mine???

Sorry friend. I guess that's kind of an old post because I've got a 2nd engine now and it is going to go on it as it's the only other water pump I have.

 

[Kevin Green]

The more parts and pieces I hang and hook up to the motor the uglier it gets ! I have also figured out that the brackets that are offered for our motors don't fit and take quite a bit of work to get them right !

 

[Kevin Green]

 

[Kevin Green]

 

[63 dream'n]

The work you've done Kevin looks fantastic.........I hate the brackets and crowding the beautiful W.........I know a lot of guys don't like billet but I love the serpentine system cleans everything up.I personally don't care for stock.then again my pockets aren't very deep........but again it looks damn nice.....be proud

 

[Dr Richard Kimble]

looks ok , Kevin








actually , just about perfect

 

[Kevin Green]

Thanks guys ! Gonna be turning the key here in a little bit !

 

[MRHP]

Light that sum b!tch up!

 

[Ishiftem]

Woohooo!

 

[1961BelAir427]

First drive tonight?

 

[63 dream'n]

Big smiles.........big cheese..........damn that's gonna feel good..........happy for ya..............

 

[Kevin Green]

Extremely happy !! All in all went real well...no major issues other than had a water leak and I think my tach is wrong but its in the car and running !!

 

[Kevin Green]

First drive tonight?

No not tonight, got a couple small things to do and there is a lot of standing water around here. SOON though !!

 

[Phalen409]

Man, that look great. You've done a great job!!

 

[Jim Sullivan]

LOOKS GREAT!!

 

[Rickys61]

Very Nice