7.3l turbo powerstroke diesel question....
Hi all, I have a 95 f350 powerstroke diesel and I just put $925 into a new berametric sensor...solnoid...camshaft sensor and back pressure sensor for exhaust My truck when it sits overnight and in the...
View ArticleComp Cams Magnum 280h vs xe274h
Hey everyone. Im looking for a little help with cam selection. Everytime I talk to someone about the math I hear Charlie Brown's teacher. I'm not looking for a super high HP number(I wont complain...
View Articlespark plug recomendation
dont know what to go with for a spark plug on my new motor its a chevy 383 stroker running 10.5:1 compression world sportman 2 angle plug heads ill be running on 91 pump gas and a msd 6al ignition but...
View Articleneed ford 390 rocker shaft springs
hey there everyone, this is my first time posting here and am hoping you guys can give me some advice on where I can find 2 rocker shaft assembly springs. Im not talking about the ones that go up and...
View Articlestarter eater
OK what i have a 350 out of a early 90s truck. slaped in a 350hp 327 cam. vortec heads, airgab intake. I have an edelbrok qjet. The stater spins the motor over like a top as long as you don't tuch the...
View Articledual quads/fuel pressure
I have a sbc 283 with dual quad Edelbrock 1406's. I know that with one Edelbrock 1406 it likes no more that 4.5 lbs fuel pressure. Since I have dual carbs does this remain true?
View ArticleAlternator bolt frozen in place
I am working on a stock 1973 Vega. I am having a problem I have never experienced before. The top bolt holding the alternator on is frozen in place and can not be removed. The best I can tell the bolt...
View ArticleIdle Air Bleeds size and the transition circuit
Hello, I need some help understanding the idle air bleeds and the way their size affects the transition circuit. I know the basics where they control the air/fuel mixture going to the idle port but I...
View ArticleRod bolt question
While installing my pistons I mixed up my number 8 and number 7 piston. I realized this right as I started tightening down the number 8 rod cap. I pushed it out no problem. The 7th was a pain but it...
View ArticlePossible fuel pressure issues after intake.
I have an 89 S10 Blazer with 4.3 TBI. The motor was bored over @ .060 and has a mild comp cam. (Initial time is set @ 7 degrees BTDC, I run plus fuel) Extra goodies are MSD coil and distributor. 350...
View ArticleIdle wont slow
Upon start up and shift into gear engine idles around 600 rpm. Once I punch the throttle to get some gas into the system it stays up around 1000-1100 rpm and never falls back to its 600-800 rpm range....
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spark plug listings
Ok I'm looking up all the little stuff.. so now. my 71 c-10 (350) is listed as using acdelco #R44T the crate engine going in(96-2000 vortec 350) list ac delco # MR44T my question is what might the...
View Articlequadrajet cfm
can anyone tell me if the quadrajet ever came in a size smaller than 750 cfm? If so how do you tell the cfm rating? i am looking for something around 550 cfm for a recently rebuilt 350 sbc.
View ArticleBBC Identification
Confusing stamps on my BBC. Casting no. 3902406 and date code B 1 70. VIN : T01I0MW. Stamping above oil filter: HI PERF PASS K14. Records I have looked at indicate 67 Camaro 396 but the date code does...
View Article454 misfire figured out...sorta
Hey ive been chasing a misfire on my 59 chevy for about 6 months now and finally found the source. Its got 1980ish 454 motor. It has a heavy misfire and lack of power on acceleration, ran fine at idle....
View Article1990 tbi problem
I was ask to look at a 90 Chevy C60 with a 366. It will not start unless you use some starting fluid. then it will run ok. They have replaced fuel pump,distributer, temp sender and i replaced fuel...
View ArticlePlease help me pick out Engine parts for 427 BBC
I am rebuilding a BBC 427, Dec. 1968 block for my 69 Camaro. I attached a Flow chart from a Machine shop that ported the new /never used 14011077 GM, open chamber, 118 cc, round exhaust port,...
View Article496 Stroker with 871 Blower - Basics?
I just recently picked up a 72 Camaro that has a fresh 496 in it. It also has an 871 blower. It is setup for prostreet as intention. I am not entirely new to BBC but it's been a while and I have never...
View ArticleRoots style blower for daily use?
I am considering a 500 BBF with a roots style blower for my '73 Mach-1. The engine I am considering is a 460 stroked to 500 inches, about 8.25:1 compression, Kaase P-51 heads, and around 240/248 @...
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