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The White Ghost gets a second chance
The White Ghost is coming to me from Austin and has been Meatloaf's dream to have a V-8 in it. So here she goes! The game plan is to install a 2004 5.3 Vortec using Downey and AA adapters mated to a new H55 transmission. It will have all the goodies that go with it. New fuel lines, clean install and the Iainscared signature. So I will let Meatloaf explain the rest and post his pic's But for now you can see what is going in this beast of a lion 
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Nice engine Randy!!!
Yes, after messing with my wagon for two years I decided to go north and have it done right. I had bought everything for a 350tbi/700r4 conversion and started tearing into my wagon. I just didn't have the time or the experience to get it done. I am really glad I didn't do the tbi swap cause after reading and following Aintscared's Vortec swap thread on Mr. Zero's wagon, I knew exactly what I wanted and who I wanted to do the swap for me -- Randy Aintscared1969! My wife & CFO knew that I really wanted to do this so she finally said "go ahead and do it" and I was emailing Aintscared within minutes.
I will post pictures of what my wagon looks like now and you all will see the transformation in process just like Mr. Zero's and now GSWESTS wagons. I will tow my wagon there next weekend, so keep your eyes oin this thread.
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you guys are jerks 
just kidding. I have a feeling we will see plenty more Vortec conversions in the future! Please keep them coming as it has been great reading and a ton of very valuable information for us dreamers out here.
 
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man, meatloaf - that gonna take off like a bat outa hell! 
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Another vortec cruiser!! There should be a Vortec section just for you Randy!!
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looking forward to this thread!
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Gypsy - I'm sure Aintscared will be providing a wealth of knowledge and lots of pics.
Phoenix - I can't wait to hear the ghost run and of course 'check out' the power it's gonna have.
Here are a couple of pics of the gutless ghost and as it sits on the dolley awaiting it's trek to Irving.
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Don't worry guys plenty of pic's to come and I am alway's glad to hear you all are interested in the work.
Did anyone notice that truck looked ready for a road trip? Anxious are we?
Thanks to all I just like doing these and I always try to make the next one better than the last.
My own section nah. BUT One strictley for 60 swaps would be cool
Keep posted I will be finishing gwest this week if all goes well and I can get the hoses finished.
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Don't worry guys plenty of pic's to come and I am alway's glad to hear you all are interested in the work.
Did anyone notice that truck looked ready for a road trip? Anxious are we?
Thanks to all I just like doing these and I always try to make the next one better than the last.
My own section nah. BUT One strictley for 60 swaps would be cool
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Look at the inside...
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IT'S Christmas somewhere in Austin!! Glad to see that. Oh and let the CFO know the ghost is in good hands. 
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Finally some pic's
Here is the tear down of the Vortec. The intake was cracked and the oil pan had a hole in it. But we are going to the yard and get some replacements. In the first pic is Cruisinfj60 turning a wrench. Thanks again and this has got to be better than working on a Cadi.
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A couple more
And the pile of aftermath.
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stupid dang caddies... P.O.S.!
this motor was super clean once we got it all tore down as yall can see round the rockers there is no sludge at all.
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This engine is so clean I think they never had a chance to break it in. I can't even see heat indications on the crank or in the rocker's. This was an outstanding pick I might say!
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Nice going! I'm looking forward to watching this buildup.
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Are you next?
Rigger-I can see the wheels turning in your head!
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Hey Randy,
Nice pick on the engine! Nice to see that the ghost is going to get ressurected. And it could not be in better hands. Cruisin' thanks for helping Randy out.
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It's that obvious, huh?
Game plan: Save up 10 large. Drive '62 to Texas in right lane. Fly home. Fly back two months later. Give money to iaintscared. Drive Vortec62 home in left lane, trying to keep it under 85, while watching for cops.
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Good plan! But every cop will know that it has something under the hood.
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Get you a good credit card and use that for parts
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Hey Luis,
Heard you are going to lock this thing up? That will be fun! Went to the yard today, Got the pan need to go back for the intake, They didn't have it pulled no worries. And how could you give me a broken Contour fan? I can't put that thing in there it would ruin the view! 3 good corners and then one slightly large chunk missing! Nope.
I got one coming to fix that...Hope you are enjoying the pic's and don't get to crazy waiting for her.
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That's right Rigger...That's hoe I am doing my swap...
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Hey Luis,
Heard you are going to lock this thing up? That will be fun! Went to the yard today, Got the pan need to go back for the intake, They didn't have it pulled no worries. And how could you give me a broken Contour fan? I can't put that thing in there it would ruin the view! 3 good corners and then one slightly large chunk missing! Nope.
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Yep, you should be getting the rear Aussie locker for da ghost. Good to hear on the intake/oil pan. On the Contour fan, that was all I could find locally for a decent price, thank's for getting a backup. Thanks for the updates and pics. I know she is in good hands...
For anyone considering the Vortec swap, Aintscared is your man to do it! As you can see from the pics/comments in this thread, and Mr. Zero's and GSWEST's... HE PAYS ATTENTION EVEN TO THE MOST MINOR DETAILS. He is honest about problems that arise and won't give your wagon back until it is right.
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Thanks Meatloaf and no problem on the fan. I get them cheap so it is just a thing. Keep the post coming I am prepping the block for the blue! Did the High temp Aluminized last night.
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Feel free to post pictures at your convenience...
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What do you expect fuel mileage wise on this swap?
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15-16 depending on the driving style!
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**82 BJ42 SR and some 33x10.50-15's**
91 Honda Civic Hatch "Fry" with a JDM B20B CR-V Engine, with some bolt ons... Oh and it might have some nitrous there somewhere as well...
01 Dodge 2500 "Clifford" 5spd 4 door 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel with 4" turbo back exhaust, Quadzilla Adrenaline w/ Pulse, 90hp sticks, Valair Ceramic Clutch, Raptor 150 lift pump, and some 285/75/16 Treadwright MTG's Dyno'd 409.1HP/742.6FT-LBS on 4-11-09 Still NOT Enough POWER!!!
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Is that around town, highway or overall?
I'd be thrilled with that. My 89 gets 9.5 I don't give a damned how I drive it:(
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