Chevy 283 Carb problems ??
Setup is a 283 2 speed Powerglide Edelbrock 2101 Manifold Edelbrock 1404 carb 500cfm Edelbrock open air cleaned Dwell is set to 30.2 with meter Timing 8deg advanced Problem only when floored from any...
View ArticleHORRIBLE grinding noise, no start
I have a sbc 355 i just did a head and intake swap on. Dart iron eagle heads, New comp magnun roller tip rockers, new valve springs, new pushrods, valve seals, etc,and a new eddy performer rpm intake....
View Article327 endurance engien?
HI Is ther anybody who can help me decod a 327 chevrolet engien I think this engien came from a opel diplomat built in germany by GM in 1965. The numbers on the engien is. VO419F22 54S-0008226 Here is...
View ArticleCamshaft ideas 468
Hello all, just wondered if anyone had sone ideas in camshaft selection for a 468 im putting together. Gen v bored .060 with what seem like patriot heads (324 runners with 134cc chambers), probe 4035...
View ArticleRochester 2GC help needed Tri-Power
I am planning on a 3x2 set up using my present Rochester 2GC small base for the center carb.What fittings,size, NPT?,do I need for the large threaded hole in the rear of the throttle body which I have...
View ArticleLifters ticking after Carbon cleaner,HELP!!
Ok guys I have a 69 camaro with a 496 , once the car warms up to about 190-200 (only when driving slow ,stays low when in park or freeway driving :s) it diesels when i switch it off ,its ok if i switch...
View Article5.3 Compression Numbers
I'm new to messing with engines but want to learn so I picked up a running 2003 5.3 with 200000kms. Got the following when I took a compression reading: 1-90 2-145 3-140 4-110 5-150 6-150 7-147 8-110...
View Articleneed help with stroking an engine
I recently purchased A remanufactured 1988 351 Windsor engine and after I disassembled it on the top of each piston .040 was stamped and I am wondering if that means it was punched out 40 over I am...
View ArticleNo Stamped Engine ID Number?
Hey guys, Is it possible for a LS6 big block Chevy to have been purchased over the counter way back when and not have a stamped in code on the pad above the timing area? I have a guy that is trying to...
View Article283
I have a 283 out of a belair that im going to install in a 71 c-10, its has a 2 barrel. im would like to put a 4 barrel edelbrock with new intake. im getting mixed reviews on either the 500cfm or...
View ArticlePistons for nitrous use?
Are their special pistons required to survive nitrous? Who makes good ones?
View ArticleEngine starts, runs then stalls out
i have a 350 swb and was running great till the other day. i got home from work, shut it off, waited about an hour and had to go somewhere. started it up, backed out off the drive, out it in gear and...
View Article5.4L f-150 upgrade suggestions ?
Hey fellas I"ve got a question for the car gods. I have a 07 f-150 5.4L 2wd and it's currently on a stand in my garage due to failed thrust washer and possible main bearings . I use the truck for work...
View Articleworld motown 220 heads for $300 a good deal?
i have a chance to get a used set of world motown 220's cast iron with aluminum roller rockers for $300, is this a steal? seems like it to me, they are for my 400 i have with a crane 274h06 cam,...
View ArticleLs1/Ls2 95 1500 swap.
Hi everyone, this is my first post though admittedly I've used this site several times as a guest for research and normally have positive results. My question today is regarding a swap I have a 95...
View ArticleEFI Conversion SBC
I'm looking at converting to aftermarket efi my ZZ4 crate motor. The current fuel pump in the tank is 1993 S10. What to do fuel pump wise for 1 of the EFI? Which EFI are you running? Thanks!
View Article305 cylinder heads
I have a set of 305 cylinder heads, Casting number ends in 801. I would like to put them on a flat top piston 350. I think the chambers might be too small and leave me too much compression. Any ideas?
View ArticleDo I need guide plates?
I have a 289 sb ford I am building and am switching over to roller rockers I had found some before but when I asked if they woukd be ok I was told my heads do not support guide plates. Which is why I...
View ArticleDetonation issues 383 SBC
I have been building my van for a very long time and have run into every problem you can have. here is what I have 96 chevy express van 383 stroker SBC with edelbrock E-tec aluminum heads, Doug Thorley...
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