Do they have ******** in Washington state ? I was under the impression that ******** were a Southern thing.
Seeing how you admit to knowing nothing about building a engine ( that's a big step..in the right direction ) I would just enjoy the Camaro and save some MONEY $$$ up and find someone to help you. Someone who has done this before.
I have helped younger guys (and 1 girl) to build their first engine before. For free..........they just paid for the parts. They in turn helped me with things around the shop that required two people or a extra set of hands/eyes.
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