I see that at the back of the engine you looped the two coolant lines under the intake together. Is that going to be permanent? I'm just curious if they need to be tied back into the coolant system or if tying them together is the correct method.
I am installing a 8HP70 in my 73 with the 392. Question is what rear ratio should I run in the rear. I want it to be plenty spirited for stop light challenges but not pegging the tack on a 60 M.P.H. cruise.
Just FYI... I dropped the 2020 out the bottom and it was super easy. Not need to do the 73 but need to be able to roll it around for a while so may still bring that motor out the top.