Homemade sbc headers
I everyone finally got around to making my long tube headers, Im using 1 7/8" primary tube, when I offered them up to the exhaust flange there was little room for the "reduced head" bolt! Is it ok to...
View Article496
I got a chevy 8.1 liter (496) for free. I am thinking about putting it in my '70 chevelle. Anyone know if you can use a distributor from another bbc? What about making more hp? I know 8.1 has lots of...
View Article2002 Mercury Cougar Hard and Long Starts
Hi I own the 2002 Mercury Cougar with the 2.5L V6. If I have damaged the IMRC linkage and have rigged it since damaging it, Would this cause a hard and long starting condition? Because I have done some...
View ArticlePlastiguage rod bearings, can't keep crank from moving.
I'm in the process of plastiguaging my rod journals on my sbc and can't seem to keep the crank from moving while torquing down the nuts. I know its throwing off my readings cause it's moving slightly...
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Front main seal/balancer leak again!
Once again, i have an oil leak at the front of the motor. I have replaced the timing cover/gaskets/front main seal twice.. plus one other time just replacing the timing cover gaskets and front main...
View ArticleMOREL 4602 lifters OE roller block..
Seeing if anyone runs these lifters in an OE roller block (880) Will I have to install lifters before the heads? Are they even tall enough? It does NOT say they are designed for a tall lifter boss. I...
View ArticleVortec head castings
I've been researching this and have been unable to come up with a definitive answer. I know that late 90s Vortec 5700s are famous for cracking in an overheating situation. I have heard mentioned a few...
View ArticleWhat cam for my 390 Fe Ford
Completely rebuilding my stock 0.30 over 390Fe Ford motor. I was thinking of installing an Edelbrock Hyd #2106 ...duration at 050 194 int /204 exh intake lift with factory rocker arms 0.460 /exh...
View ArticleHelp with a cam for target master
Ok was going to buy a junkyard engine but ended up with a used goodwrench 350. It's going in a tri5 with a t5 and 3:55 gears. I am going to put a different cam in just incase the old one is worn. What...
View ArticleCam choice for sbc 406 in 1986 4x4 truck
Yaay I made it on after years of reading forums now I can particpate. I have a sbc 406 in a 1986 4x4 truck I would like to have more power pulling and driving. What is in the engine is as follows: Sbc...
View Article355 build
long time reader, just want to get opinions on build, streetable drag truck 355 3.48 stroke 6" rod -12cc je dome 72cc sportsman II 2.02 2.60 200cc with a little port clean up 0 deck .039 gasket approx...
View Articleport and polish
I have a set of gm 882 heads that already had 1.6 ex valves and I decided to put a set of 2.02 int valves in them, well when the machine shop cut the heads they put a three angle on them but left huge...
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Flat Head Dodge Straight 8 - Looking for period dual carb intake and...
G'day Guys, This is my first post so I hope that I am not posting this in the wrong section. (Please forgive me if I am). I am building a 1930 Dodge Straight 8 Roadster which I plan to use for the...
View ArticleModern Coatings
Do you think having pistons or combustion chambers coated with modern coatings is worth the money ? I have gotten a few coats from places for the 265 pistons because I thought it might help and go...
View Article350 vortec stock rockers dont fit
Hey guys I just put together a set of vortec heads, I used Alex parts spring kit and GM 12371058 rocker arm studs. My problem is that the rocker arms are to "tall", the base of the rocker is touching...
View Articlecadillac flathead problem
I have a 1940 cadillac 348 I think. Its a flathead and had no compresson at all in the #7 hole. I pulled a head and found some water in that cylinder as well as what looks like a exhaust valve that is...
View Articlecam selection for 355 ci sbc
I have a 355 cubic inch small block chevy with a forged 4340 steel crank with a 3.48 " stroke, forged aluminum flat tops with two valve reliefs, 5.7" forged 4340 steel h beam rods, 195 cc trick flow...
View ArticleSteel fuel line question with -an fittings
I have a fuel line I want to replace on a jeep with EFI. I have 20 ft of 3/8 steel tubing left over from another project and I want to buy -6 an tube nuts and sleeves to tie a couple things together....
View Article1958 Chrysler Spitfire Engine
I came across a 4bbl spitfire engine. It is in a 1958 Saratoga. It is complete carb to pan. It seems like a good deal. I don't need the engine I am just curious if I should grab it and put it on the...
View ArticleCam bearing too far in?
I noticed during the replacement of the cam that my front cambering had some slight marks on it. It probably would have been okay but I went ahead and replaced it to be safe. While installing the new...
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