Want to hide an alternator UNDER a 66 Mustang
Anybody ever done that?! Seems like I remember some of the old roadsters in Hot Rod years ago did that. Should really help to clean up under the hood. My thoughts were to run it off the driveshaft...
View ArticleHelp with 400 SBC Combination
Hi Everyone, I have read a number of posts on this site and decided to join after seeing that there is a wealth of knowledge on here about engines. I have an engine issue of my own and was hoping to...
View Articleholley 600 on 4.3 V6
ok guys, Do I have to much carb on my car? it seems to load up at idle. is it possible to change the jets to smaller one? if so what do I need? thanks joe
View ArticleValve lift and Rocker size?
Ok here is the deal. I'm running a set of Edelbrock Performer RPM heads which have a max valve lift of .575, I have already purchased a howards solid roller cam that has valve lift of .560/.560 with...
View ArticleMt. Pleasant, MI flow bench availability
I live in the Mt. Pleasant, MI area. I have a no name set of aluminum cylinder heads that I would like to get flow benched. There are no markings on the cylinder heads at all. I have cc'd the heads and...
View Article283 sbc
Hi guys, first post. Just doing engine & gearbox overhaul on 283 sbc with 3 speed box. Machine shop reckon one thou clearance between new pistons & walls ok. Sounds tight to me, any comments?...
View ArticleDoug Herbert Cam help?
Hi Everyone. I just purchased a camshaft from a friend for a sbc circle track motor. the part number on it is C6F (SM) Roller Cam. i know it's a .625 lift, advertised duration is 299/308, and duration...
View ArticleHow much is too much slack in a timing chain?
How much slack can you have in a timing chain before it causes problem? I got about an inch and a half in mine or a bit more. If the chain jumps time is it possible for it to correct itself at random?...
View ArticleEngine 283
I have a 283 bored30 over powerpack heads street demon carb and headers with four speed 390 gears, around how much hp do I have
View ArticleQuick fuel 600 or 750?
I'm planning on getting a new carb for the chevy, and i don't know if i should run the quick fuel 600 or 750 carb. Primary use is street. 350 9.6:1 1.5in primary headers 2.25in straight pipes 236° @...
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383 stroker 68 miles and thru something
i had what was suppose to be a freshly built 383 stroker, before driving and after having the machine shop that built the motor there was a problem with the engine l, yet leaking oil it had not been...
View ArticleHelp with budget build 454
Im putting together a 454 is for one of my other cars which is a.65 Chevelle automatic so im looking for any combinations That would be considered as a.budget build. The heads that i pulled off the...
View Article441 Valves head work
I have a set of 441 heads that I am going to have machined. When I put a straight edge on top of the valve stems I noticed that the intake valves are about .125" longer than the exhaust. The spring...
View Articlestock to stock
Any one know if the stock "aluminum" intakes Are any better than stock "cast" intakes.beside the obvious answe. Of better cooling with the aluminium. Im talking about performance.
View Articlecfm
hi guys ,i have built my 400 into a 406 with cam 298/308 howard #110355-10 hyd roller roller rockers dart shp 72cc 180 .030 head gasket used weiland tunnel ram that came with a pair of holly 450,s and...
View ArticleWon't cruise
I have a '66 El Camino, 396, 4 speed. Recently added a Summit Racing carburetor last month and things were fine for a while. Now my car will not run smoothly in slow cruising mode. It tends to lurch...
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What piston measurement is this? (1.93 from top of head)
"1.93 from top of head" Could someone explain what this measurement is? It sounds like its talking about compression height but that would mean the piston would be sticking way out of the hole on an...
View ArticleClevite P or H series
Buiilding a high rpm 283. Stock forged crank, Scat rods. Forged pistons. Need education on Clevite bearings. Im reading the H series for radioused crank but also for high RPM use as they are more...
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"Washing" an engine
I have the very clean low miles 5.0 SB Ford from my '31 out and completely disassembled, including all of the core and galley plugs in the block as well as the heads. The only parts left in place are...
View Article454 Starter choices
Looking to get starter for new BBC and wanted to see other's opinions or what other BBC race engine guys have had good luck with. It's a big range but I am leaning towards Powermaster, MSD, or at the...
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