Summit carburator
I have a stock 1974 Cadillac 472 which was complete minus carb. I disassembled the engine. Every thing looks great with no measurable cylinder wear. I will clean it, replace cam bearings and freeze...
View Article2000 gmc c6500 454 v8
i have a gmc c6500 that i just replaced the motor in and its a 454 i have changed the cam and crank sensors and the coil packs im getting power to the coils but its not firing before i changed the...
View ArticleCompresssion Ratio ?
I'm looking at a car with the 67 OLDS high performance engine in it. 330CI and 320HP. I caught a line that this engine was designed to run on 100 octane and I'm concerned with using e93 highest...
View ArticleHarmonic Balancer
Hi Guys, I am replacing my balancer on my Mopar SB 340 and was wondering if when I install the new one should I put some grease, anti-seize or dish soap on it to help it slide on better? Or just use...
View ArticleBreak In Oil Question
Hi guys, I am about to install the 340 back in my car after about 2 years of not running. It was rebuilt prior and ran great with about 500 miles on the rebuilt engine. Since it's been sitting for a...
View ArticleStreet Demon Carbs
I am looking for input on Street Demon carburators ? Pros/cons ? Would you buy another one ? Thanks Guys Gene
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350 TPI Startup Problems
I'm having trouble doing the initial startup of a 350 TPI (MAP) in a 32 Ford Roadster. The engine is a crate rebuild from AZ. The computer is an EZ-EFI Multi Port Retro. The engine starts right away...
View Article390 ford fe or edlebrock alumn preformers
I am going through the 1969 390 FE motor , that was installed in my 1965 ford F-100. I use it as a daily driver and car shows. Question: Should I machine / replace guides / replace valves and springs...
View ArticleHow to determine Ignition Timing
So I'm about to finally get to cranking my motor up and setting timing here soon. I've got a Holley 4160 carburetor at 650CFM and I adjusted my transfer slots (which were way off) as suggested on this...
View ArticleDead Cylinder?
Hiya all, Hope I'm posting in the correct forum, I'm not a pro, hence this will probably sound pretty lame to most of you, but I'm hoping for the off chance I may still have a viable engine. I bought a...
View Article7500 rpm safe single springs for AL fast burn heads
Got my custom cam today, it's a copy of the XR288HR Comp grind except on a 113LSA. I know its an oddball grind but the application (357ci SBC) needs the stretch on the top end for autocrossing. I will...
View Articlesbc 383 build questions about later supercharging
Ok folks I know I don't get on here much anymore and to tell you the truth my last photojournal entry was pretty much the last time I touched the truck. I switched jobs now and once everything is back...
View ArticleConvoluted tubing for a/c lines
Anyone know where to get some chrome slit tubing to cover the a/c lines ? I have some beat up ones right now, and I want to replace them. IT LOOKS LIKE 1 1/4 " or close to that. The flexible type.
View ArticlePCV valve rattles
I went to adjust a new carb on an engine and heard an intermittent rattle. I checked the usual suspects and found it to be the checkball in the PCV valve. I replaced it with another PCV and it rattled...
View ArticleHigh RPM Miss
I have a BB Chevy with a miss and back fire around 5500 rpm. I'm running a MSD 6AL and distributor. New engine but all ignition parts are off my previous engine. Same miss with the old engine and...
View Article06 Camry Exhaust Racket
I am embarrassed to admit I drive a 4 cyl. 2006 Camry, but I do and it has a horrible exhaust resonance problem at hot idle rpm, repeating at 1600 rpm and so forth. The very annoying rattling noise is...
View ArticleRookie question....Reuse lifters/pushrods?
Ok, I've been searching for a bit now because this is question is a little embarrassing. I just looked at my short block and realized it has no lifters. Now I know this is not a shocker to seasoned...
View Articleis this streetable?
I just broke the motor in in my 86 trans am, its a 350 bored .20 over, flat top pistons, 993 heads, 1.5 roller rockers and a melling 22301cam (480 480 lift, 287 duration) edelbrock performer rpm...
View ArticleVortec Ghetto Grind, z-28 springs ect...
Im almost ready to order all my parts and the head springs are next on my list! Ok, I've been researching for hours trying to come up with what the best option for me concerning these new Vortec heads...
View Articleneed to warm up a 400 ford
Wanting to put a good cam in my old ford. Its a stock rebuild, stock heads, stock everything. Going to put a weiand intake on it, then want to do a cam, headers and a 600-650 holley. For a cam, I want...
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