Originally Posted by slofut

I very much agree with KK. I had a chevy 350/th350/ 700r4 for many years. Motor was scratch built, factory forged pistons and crank, pink rods, 041 heads etc... could not get it to stop leaking oil up top, valve covers mostly, but I was never happy and the bitch left oil spots as bad as any jag motor. Steering rack leaked no matter what I did, so the bottom is greasy. Now...
I finished my 71 vette last year, LS1/T56, Borgeson steering, all staying with factory gm parts, fuel injection etc... It's spoiled me forever! NO oil leaks, no carb/e10/fuel tank troubles, fires off in an instant no matter what, drive off and try to dodge traffic tickets on any day at the drop of a hat.
So, my current project is to resurrect my dear XJc with a nice LSx/t56/ and new fuel tanks. Also have new leather seat covers waiting, and big hopes to drive my beloved Xjc the way I always wanted to. And as soon as I can get it done the E-type fhc and a TR6 is next. If I can get those three done before I'm old then I have a few more in the queue.