Computer removal
I have a 1998 Chevrolet c1500 5.0L Vortec it has 263,627 original miles on it. I love the truck don't get me wrong but I don't like the computers in it. it seams I know i need to change the Cam and...
View ArticleOil Pan Pressure?
The engine in my `57 Chevy is a Gen 1 355cid sbc with early double hump heads that are ported/polished/machined and outfitted with 1.6/2.02 Manley valves, screw in studs, Isky roller rockers, moly push...
View ArticleConfused about a Holly
Hello everyone ... I have a Holly list number 1850-2 date code 0805 .. I have 3 questions .. what will it fit on .. and on the date code .. the way i understand it .. the 080 represents that it was...
View ArticleTossing around the idea of a cam change.
Have a 388 SBC with Ede E-Tec 200 heads, long tube 1 5/8" headers and full exhaust. Air Gap intake and 680 QFT carb...3000 rpm stall converter with TH350 and 4.56 gears with 30" tires. Oh, engine is...
View Articlecam brake in
Hello! I have csb 350 that i have put some vortec heads on. i have replaced the springs to ls6 12499224 springs and comp cams 787-16 retainers so my question simpley is, is it okey to brake the cam in...
View Articlesecondaries on quadrajet
The secondaries will not open full on my quadrajet carb. Bought a remanufactured one recently.
View Article406 SBC Build What power do you think I have a chance of reaching?
I have a 400 SBC with a bore of 4.155, stroke of 3.75. Compression ratio at 11.6:1 will be run on e85. Hydraulic roller cam voodoo with duration at .050 243/251 and lift at .560/.565. Heads are...
View ArticleBig Block Buick Help
A buddy of mine is building his first engine, a BBB, 455 (+.030" overbore). It'll be pretty mild to match his 3.08 rear: 9:1 (maybe a hair more) compression Stock heads that I'll likely do some port...
View Article5.7 Chevy Vortec exhaust manifolds
OK I'm turning to the board for information. I have a 327 with 906 vortec heads. I want to use stock exhaust manifolds. This engine has a 600 CFM carb. (1406) What OEM part numbers will work? What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
old 492 heads, big time ported!
Check these old 492 sbc heads! High ported, opened up all throughout the ports, bowls contoured and guides ground out with little winglets and epoxied walls. Floors just cleaned up and rolled short...
View ArticleHow to fit a 429 in Fairlane
I have a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 which would like to fit a big block into someday but what all would I need to do to fit a 429?
View ArticleBig Block Chevy intake for truck
Hi all, Just picked up a decent 1972 K10 longbed, been converted over to a 396. Engine runs great and I don't have any big plans, seems to be a pretty stock-type build. Anyway it has a factory four...
View ArticleOil Pump snafu
So I order a new oil pump for BBC (454) for standard volume standard pressure. I get a HV pump by mistake. I try again. Even calling specifically moroso to ask part number for a MarkIV 454 standard...
View ArticleCarb upgrade selection on 496 w/8-71
Camaro, setup for drag 496ci 871 blower w/ starting plan around 10psi at the moment 175 nitrous & 20gph water/alcohol injection 8.5:1 ~CR AFR Aluminum heads, 345cc intake runner, 121 comb chamber...
View Articleinconsistent knock?
My fresh 355 has a slight inconsistent knock...only at idle...I only have about 4 foot of pipe coming off both headers, I feel like you can hear it through the pipes but that's probably just me, only...
View Article390 Ford heads.
Can somebody I.D. these heads for me please.4K14 C4AE and 6D27 C8AE.I have built many engines but never a 390.Just rebuilding to stock but would like info just to know,how they rank in performance and...
View Article305vortec distributor question
Well, ive finally stripped and cracked my junk plastic dist. Man i'd like to **** the **** of the ***** that designed those. Anyways, my question. If I buy one of the aluminum (or really any)...
View Articleford thunderbird no hot start+fuel in oil
Hi, probably this is a stupid question, but i can't seem to get my engine working correct. starts right up, runs smooth. after few minutes spark plugs get black and covered in fuel and black dirt...
View ArticleHas anyone put the Ford 4.6L V8 into 57/58/59 ford
If u have done this transplant, how is it working out, where is a good place to get the ECM harness, and will the oil pan sump clear the cross over, what about motor mounts???....any info greatly...
View ArticleCam options
I have a k1500 with 350/700R4/3.73/33's truck weighs 4500#'s Ported 217 heads decked to 63cc with polished combustion chambers, .015 shim head gasket w/ 12cc dish Pistons .027 in the hole got me to...
View Article