[jbtech]

Engine Progress. I found a 198 intake and I'm very happy with it. I was originally going to use a 512 standard bore block but it needed sleeves so I went with a very good standard bore 959 block (bored .040 over now). I requested the cam step nosed which is great since the cam uses a thrust plate instead of thrust button.

Original lift brackets will be installed once they are back to bare metal.

Plan is to get it painted this week. Now I need to make room in my storage.
If any of you want the original LS7 valve springs removed from the heads I still have them.

I'm very happy with the outcome and I'm over not using the 512 block.

I decided to use the 198 after speaking with Chris Straub since the cam would prefer that setup over an intake with a full divider. Of course a modern single plane would be best but that's not the theme of the build. Also, the GM power handbook states how to stagger jet a standard 850 double pumper for the engine to run right with a 198. I didn't know this beforehand and was afraid I'd have to use a ZL1 carb with the special tabbed boosters. Turns out I will be just fine.