Junkyard 5.9L Magnum + Edelbrock LA heads build
Engine is finally in the car! I had some weird clearance issues, main one being my mini-starter was hitting the block and not going into the bellhousing all the way, had to cut and grind the block till it fit that took about 2 hours. I also made a dumb mistake and forgot to check BOTH headers with the engine on the stand, the driver's side needed some hammering on the collector to clear the engine mount bolt boss that's used in the later vehicles these Magnums came in.
Most importantly though, the oil lines on the back have plenty of space around them and I might just be able to remove them in the car if I have to, although I really hope not. Also figured out aluminum foil works as a decent makeshift cover for your valvetrain lol...
Engine is finally in the car! I had some weird clearance issues, main one being my mini-starter was hitting the block and not going into the bellhousing all the way, had to cut and grind the block till it fit that took about 2 hours. I also made a dumb mistake and forgot to check BOTH headers with the engine on the stand, the driver's side needed some hammering on the collector to clear the engine mount bolt boss that's used in the later vehicles these Magnums came in.
Most importantly though, the oil lines on the back have plenty of space around them and I might just be able to remove them in the car if I have to, although I really hope not. Also figured out aluminum foil works as a decent makeshift cover for your valvetrain lol...