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B103 R3 Engine Install
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I had sold a totally restored (authentic Granetelli built B103) R3 engine from my collection to a customer in New York.  He sent me a 1964 R2 Studebaker Avanti for the installation. The car had an R2 engine in it and I installed the R3 engine in the vehicle, while making other modifications.  Once I completed the installation, I tested and tuned the car for about a week and I shipped the car back to him.  The car was totally different with the R3 in it!  Enjoy the pictures.

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Factory R2 Engine About to be Removed
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Removing R2 Engine
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R2 Engine Almost Out
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R2 Engine Connected to Engine Hoist
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R2 Engine Out
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What a Mess!!
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R2 Engine Transferred to Engine Dolly
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Empty Engine Compartment
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Getting the Engine Compartment Ready
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R3 Engine Ready for Engine Bay
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R3 Engine About to be Installed
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R3 Engine Installed
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R3 Engine Installed
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Custom Made Spark Plug Wires
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R3 Engine Ready to be Cranked Up!
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Car Tested and Tuned Beside another R3 Avanti (engine built by us)
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Two R3 Avanti's Side by Side...What a View!!
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Cut Fiberglass for Fresh Air Intake
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Factory Produced R3 Head (casting number 1555479)
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Fresh Air Ductwork

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