Wait, so you already bought the engine you pictured?

 

Not physically purchased, but gave my word that I would pick it up this weekend.

 

meh... just tell him you thought it was a turbo motor...

 

tell him you died.... or that the IRS audited your *** and now your assets are frozen and dont know how long it will take. lol

 

Thats really not a bad price for an engine and tranny, where is this guy located?

 

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and get the engine. If the one I have goes bad I will have a backup on hand. In the meanwhile, I can work on this one and learn some stuff.

 

Excellent idea. Also (if you haven't already) buy a Haynes manual, and if you want to get into the motor, buy these two books:

 

FYI, the actual hp on the L24 is 127 at the flywheel. They measured it differently back then. I don't think you can do "all" the work yourself unless you own a machine shop. I've gone into auto machine shops locally and when I tell them what I have and want they look at me like I just stepped out of a spaceship. The L2.4 is 146 cubic inches. If you want 300 at the flywheel you will need a lot of work, turbo and nitrous. With that you will have the same power to weight ratio as a LT1 Corvette (7.8). Your trans and diff won't last long. Mo $$$$$

 

Thanks for all the comments, suggestions, and advice. I will definately to heed to all. I will let you know on the progress.

 

good luck just remember to keep your goal reasonable.

 

Yeah, no doubt!