Carb Swap 349 Stroker back in the engine bay

got the 349 back in and getting very close to first start of the carb swap stroker!

we had some trial and error on getting the Trickflow R ports to match up to the Big dog Proting stage 2 ported TW 170 Trickflow heads, the machinist didn't have alot of experience milling intake flanges so we had to try 3 times to get the bottom of the ports lined up (for future reference on Fords if your manifold is '060 too high you need to cut .060 off each side of the manifold flange) Also don't forget the ends where the manifold mates to the china rails of the block definitely double check your clearance there as that most times the ends need to be cut as well.)

Anyways need to decide on an airfilter but first fire up should be sometime this week as I want my son to come over and help set the throttle cable, help program the ignition box and help me check for fuel leaks and we should be good to go!