Dixie cup and tomato can Early 283 Chevy
I have a 65 283 that I built olskool with oil filler tube and Chevrolet script valve covers. The hole in the block next to distributor is plugged but I understand that is where the "Dixie cup" vent...
View Article1963 Cadillac 390
Would a 1962 Cadillac 390 intake manifold fit on a 1963 Cadillac 390?
View Article427 CI Windsor
Looking for thoughts on the 427 Windsor based engines. Considering one of these for a future build and would like opinions on the engines. I would like to stay with a small block due to room...
View ArticleThanksgiving.What do you give thanks for??.
Do hope the mods let this stand here.I put it because it is one of the sections I haunt most and it is a post directly from the heart. From me to all you guys I give thanks for...
View ArticleTBI not injecting at all
I have 1995 Suburban 383 stroker with tbi a new computer new injectors new fuel pump but I am not getting any fuel from the injectors. I am stumped.
View ArticleSpeed Master Con Rods
Putting a 305 HO together for a friends son.He needed rods so last nite he brought me a set of Speed Master 5.7" rods.I never heard of em.Description says "5140 Alloy w/ 3/8" 12 pt cap screw.Rated for...
View ArticlePontiac 239 stalls after stopping.
My 1951 Pontiac stalls after stopping at a red light or stop sign only after driving for a long distance. I just can't seem to figure out what I have out of adjustment that would cause that. The...
View Article454 cam phasing
I posted this question at chevelle.com but not much help there so far. Any advice from here would be welcome. I have a 67 chevelle., 4 speed 3.55 rear 10.2:1 454,+.040, 049 heads with 11/32" stem...
View ArticleCan anyone identify this cam?
Hello. I pulled a hyd roller cam from a Chevy 350 that I picked up. There has been some porting work done on the heads, so I wanted to check the cam to see what I might have. The only numbers I can...
View ArticleValve purchase question
I'm looking for valves for my vortec heads that are +.100 but can't seem to find any without undercut stems and not cost a fortune. Can you guys point me in the right direction? Thanks, Nick
View ArticleThinking of a Pontiac 400 build - questions
Hi Guys, I'm new on this forum. Been lurking for a month or so trying to soak up the knowledge. I just bought a 68 Firebird project. This car will rarely if ever see a drag strip, at least a real one....
View ArticleTBI not injecting, no pulse
I have 1995 Suburban 383 stroker with tbi a new computer new injectors new fuel pump but I am not getting any fuel from the injectors. I am stumped.
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Ford 460 oil pump drive rod
My neighbor is building a pro street '56 Ford PU, with a 460 motor. The motor builder gave the motor to the chassis builder, who made up the front suspension and frame and sat the motor in. He now...
View ArticleWater pump bolts stuck in 302 ford
Went to remove the water pump on my 302 sitting on the stand and the bolts wont move. They feel like they are going to twist off if I put anymore force on them. Can I heat up the area of the block...
View Articlehelp, engine is extremelyy hard to start
Hey guys my engine is 10.5:1 compression sbc 350 with an xe 274 cam I finally got my timing setup like you guys suggested with a plenty of initial timing and 36 total The engine idles 2x times than...
View ArticlePreferred Components Inc.
I need some serious feedback from the true engine builders and Mechanics here about the quality of Preferred Components Incorporated. I have a 2005 Grand Cherokee with the heads off and I am installing...
View Articlewhich engine for my porsche 928 ???
hi all I have a Porsche 928 with a 350 chevy in it, but I also have a 4x4 truck which has a poorly range rover old school 3.5 v8 engine in it. the head gasket has gone, my thoughts are that as the 928...
View ArticleSBC Torque Monster
New guy to the forum. I am looking to build a low end torque street motor to pop into my '59 Willys Wagon. I have a 350 .30 over block with a wiped out cam and the crank doesn't look so hot either. It...
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383 Dyno numbers are in!
Redid my first 383 sbc and here's my dyno numbers...what do u think guys? TQ/HP 5000 429/408 5100 451/438 5200 464/460 5300 489/493 5400 516/530 5500 514/538 5600 513/547 5700 509/552 5800 513/567 5900...
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