1985 454 spart plugs
the oriley website shows me using r44t or the r45ts plugs for my truck. i was going to ask the professionals if theres a fan favorite plug for the heavy duty ( work truck ) application like mine is......
View ArticlePlease Help A 1st Timer 383 Stroker Build
I by no means am an automotive mechanic and I apologise in advance for the essay of information but I have the want to learn and will soon be attending UTI for automotive Technology after I transition...
View Articleperformance parts
Does anyone know where i can find oversized pistons and rings for a ford flathead v8 out of a 1953 ford f-350? also new valves, cam, crank, bearings, seals, gaskets, push rods and stroker rods? i...
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Protecting O2 wires (engine swap)
Wondering if anyone has used this stuff? High-Temp Split Loom - 1/4 Inch My concern is I don't know how hot the upper portion of an O2 sensor gets? I suppose I could get non split hi heat wire...
View ArticleBBC with electric water pump AND power steering
Is it possible to have power steering while using an electric water pump on a 454 BBC engine?
View ArticleOil choice for flat tappet cam running E85 fuel
I have been running Valvoline VR1 20-50wt conventional oil in a street strip 400 sbc with a nitride hardened flat tappet cam on E85 fuel. No known problems. Is this a bad choice for oil type and...
View Article390 Ford had wrong intake gasket
Question Guy's I pulled the intake manifold off my 390 ford and found that it had wrong intake gasket and does not cover the ports correctly. Could you please advise me on what is a correct gasket for...
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Can you spot what is wrong with this head?
So my 95 Accord lost a cylinder and the exhaust failed the rag test. I pulled the head to see what was up. The engine has 379,000 miles on it. It's been my beater for 9 years. Around 230,000 miles a...
View Article388 build
hey guys well it time to get a distributor dont no anything about them. street fire ignition kit with a box or a pro billet hei.388 going into a s10.ive asked 5 salemen about this and got 5 deference...
View ArticleFluids for a truck that sits a lot?
I just purchased a 96 Chevy S10, 4cyl, 5-speed with 180,000 miles on the engine ($500, so difficult to pass up the deal - it's in excellent shape). It's a utility vehicle for a seasonal business, so it...
View Articlecant rememeber Air bolt on systems name
I cant remember what it was called but I have about 6 jobs here to finish then Im gonna cut back to focus on my own bikes&cars.So Im making a list of evertrhing I need&onebof the bolt ons Ive...
View Article400sbc Budget build. Under $3500
I'm looking to build a motor for my '70 monte carlo. It has a 400sb in it from the factory/ and a mildly built th350. I wan't to get it built to around 400-450hp and 450ftq. My Budget is around...
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Is there a reason this set-up wouldn't work?
I have a 5.3 that I'm putting in a 54 Chevy Truck. I really like the look of a carb set up but want to keep my fuel injection. Is there a reason that I can't take this Holley intake And us a couple of...
View ArticleEngine Noise
I have a 355 Chevy engine in my street rod pickup. It has a hydraulic cam and runs strong. Problem is, the lifters or valves rattle badly when the engine is hot and under a load. It doesn't do this...
View Article400 small block heads recommendation?
Have a 400 small block approx. 30k mi on rebuild when I bought it. Has stock intake and 4 barrel carb and heads. Have a Edelbrock Performer intake to put on. Would like some advise for what to do with...
View ArticleFlat tappet to roller in a roller block
Alrighty guys, i've searched the forums a little and didn't see anything quite like what i'm looking for so here goes, thanks in advance. What i've got. 87 350 roller cam block from a camaro currently...
View ArticleCompression for stock 72' chevy 350
Does anyone know the stock compression for a 72 chevy 350? The motor came out of a c-10 pick-up. I want to put a bigger cam in it, but all is stock except the intake and carb (performer rpm, and...
View ArticleTurning Engine Over for Very First Time While in Cold Weather.
I'm just about ready to turn my rebuilt engine over for the first time, but of course since I live in New England I'm dealing with below freezing temps (25 degrees). Is there anything I should do to...
View Article350 engine running cold
Hi My 1969 chevy p/u 350 auto w/ 180 thermostat setting still runs about 190 and heater works perfect. Soon as i get out on hwy running about 60 /70 engine runs 160 and cool air comes out of heater....
View Article1977 C10 2 wd with a 350 eng ; What carb?
I have a 77 C10 2 wd with a 350 eng. my question is 1) holley carb or edelbrock 2) what size carb??? 3) what intake??? Eng is rebuilt has a mild cam thx
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