350 to a stroker.
Well my whole goal is to make 550 sq/ft of torque at around 5,000 rpm Now I'm just wondering if a 4.00 stroked crank and 4.060 over bore will help get me there. I'm using 5.850/2.925 connecting rods on...
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Need info on 5.7 HEMI
If anyone can give me some info on this new hemi crate engine I would appreciated it. Some one offered me this new engine to bay for a decent price. I like to build this into my 1959 ford galaxie but...
View ArticleFirst sbc 350 build, am i on track?
Hello everybody, first post here so ill try no to sound like a dink......sorry for the length:) A little background, I am an auto repair technician and have been for 8 years. I went to school for auto...
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questions about raising compression ratio
I am curious as to how raising the compression from 8.0 to 10.0 will cause this engine to change characteristics. below is a dyno sheet of the engine at 8.0 compression with this same camshaft. and...
View ArticleWhat now?
Hi, I just finished replacing all the usual maintenance parts (plugs, wires, fluids, filters, belts ...etc on my new 68 Chevelle SS396 clone. The 383 stoker came from a unknown source w/all the usual...
View Articlewiring question for trinary switch
I have a 10" fan dedicated to the a/c condensor. Question is, should I activate the fan when the a/c clutch engages, so it will cycle on/off with the clutch, or should I have the fan engage and stay...
View Article1993 Sierra GT 5.7TBI to 383 Stroker swap
Good day all, I would like to know if anyone has done this on a TBI engine. I would like to do a carb swap and get rid of the tbi. I know there are things that need to be done to accomplish the carb...
View Article454 cam slection
I have an 88 454 jasper engine with hooker comp headers, edelbrock rpm air gap intake manifold and thunder series AVS 600cfm carb. I don't know much about camshafts at all so asking for advice on what...
View Article302 Intermediate Build
Alright, I've got '78 F100 with the 302. As I understand it, they had about 135 horse stock. My endgame is a 400 horse build with flat top pistons, heads, heavy cams, headers, and a 4bbl plus manifold....
View ArticleGM 250 CI 6 Banger Interchangable Heads
I have what I believe to be a 1984 250 straight 6 out originally out of a 1/2 ton. Its bolted to my engine stand right now. It has the intergrated exhaust and intake manifold cast into the head and a 2...
View Articleintake question
I have an sbc 406 with 10.5 compression.holley 750 carb.aluminum ported n polish heads.th350 with 2800 converter. 3.73 rear gear.i have the performer rpm intake now. Looking at the air gap or the...
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How Can I Get More HP/TQ from 697hp/643lb/ft "555"CI Edelbrock/Musi
Hi, i own a 555 CI Edelbrock/Musi, this one: Edelbrock.com - Crate Engines - Big-Block Chevy - Edelbrock/MUSI 555 RPM XT EFI 10.0:1 - (697 HP & 643 TQ) with another camshaft, a solid roller Bullet,...
View Article4.3L vortec
I bought an S-10 that had been sitting for an undetermined amount of time. When I got it home and put a starter in, it fired up right away but it was putting out some mostly grayish smoke. Later I...
View ArticleBlower Question
I have a 350 in a chevelle. Bored .80 over. What in total will I need to have or add in order to add a blower. Also, Im not looking to change any internals, just a bolt on and go. What type of blower?...
View Article355 engine upgrade
Hello everyone. I have been searching forum a lot for combo's but I need some specific answers. I currently have a 80 Monte Carlo, 3.73 gears, overdrive 200-4r trans. I have a 355 sbc with Keith black...
View Article1990 Dakota won't run
I have a 1990 Dodge Dakota:confused::confused::confused: 3.9 L V6 I have owned this truck seance it was brand new the truck ran and drove fine I parked it in the driveway one day and it sat for about a...
View Article383 build
So the other day I picked up a locked up 69 350 sbc for 35 bucks. I pulled everything out and the cylinders have just a little rust, haven't been previously bored or anything, but i think it's a good...
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You guys that run Dynos check this dyno sheet
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/atta...1&d=1393697689 Check the oil and water temps and tell me your opinion on whether this is a good dyno run?:confused: I say its too cold!!! Below the Sweet...
View ArticleBBC valve setting procedure
Just making sure, is this a valid procedure. Seems simpler than the others: 2 step method is alot less complicated than anything i've seen posted. here's how i set a sbc or bbc on the stand: bring it...
View ArticleExhaust pipe length
So I was wondering if cutting 2 feet off my pipes would do anything for me in terms of power? Or would it just be a waste of my time? They're 2.5 inch straight pipes about 6ft long with 1.5 inch...
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