March 2019:
Decided to dive into the engine stuff. Going to install new cam, intake, HEI ignition and maybe the rams horn exhuast. I think I have all the appropriate gaskets and tools.
I'm considering have a mild port job done on the heads.
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Put in about 4 hours today to start the cam, intake, and HEI install. Had lots of 'help'. Basically just managed to unbolt stuff. Glad it all went smooth. I'm really happy with what I've found in the motor. It is very clean inside, backing up the receipt for the crate motor i found in the glove box, that says it was installed 18,000 miles ago.