[Fry]

So the shortblock comes back from the shop and the tranny is done
I slap them in, add some headers, new flexplate, starter, belts, etc, etc.
I went with flexible trans cooler lines to the new cooler with crimped on fittings, there was no way those old lines were going to fit again.
It fired right up no problems and I broke in the cam.
Had some trouble tuning it after and had a guy come by and help, now it works really nice. Good throttle response, decent power, but I think the gears are too tall. Have to check that out sometime..
But for now it runs great, idles nice, lots of vacuum and in good daily driver status.