Valve and ignition timing
Hi Guys, :welcome: I am trying to help my Father-in-law with his Ford 302 windsor. It started missing and farting and belching. I started by servicing the 6oo Holley and I have refurbished the manual...
View ArticleElectric fuel pump used with mechanical fuel pump.
I have a 383 stroker fed by a mechanical fuel pump now. When trying to start the engine I have to crank several times for the fuel pump to build pressure to the carb. The motor is in a 3/4 1949 chevy...
View ArticleBest Holley for the job?
What Holley would y'all say would be best for a stock 350 with nothing but headers and an aftermarket intake? I have a 650 on it now. Im going to replace it with a new one after having this one rebuilt...
View ArticlePontiac to Chevrolet Engine Swap Questions
Hey guys, So my Mom needs to rebuild the 327 in her '67 Impala. Unfortunately, we don't have the money just lying around for it right now. So I'd love to be able to pull the '68 350 out of my '69...
View Article69 327 Hp Guesstimate
I have a 69 327 I'm wanting a hp estimate for it. Ill try and provide all the details on it. Its a 69 High nickel block, turned .10 steel crank, speedpro .60 flat tops w/ 2v reliefs, lunati bracket...
View ArticleStatic and Dynamic compression
The current thread about compression ratio got me thinking about my own car and wondering about my cam choice and dynamic compression ratio. I didn't want to hijack that thread, so started this one....
View ArticleEngine Overheated, to pull or not to pull?
I had a lower radiator hose burst this morning on my daily driver , 84 c-10, 350,350. The engine over heated pretty bad , it melted the connector on the temperature sensor off, its plastic. I replaced...
View Article1967 Corvette 327 Coupe.
I just finished a frame off restoration on my 67 Vette that sat for 28 years before I bought it. I was so glad to see all the original parts were still on the car. So all the numbers match, and I used...
View Article350 crate overheating
Hi, new here but i saw good answers from users. 1983 s10 blazer 4x4 (v8 swap) OVERHEATING 350 crate motor stock exhaust headers new flow-master 50series mufflers edlebrock intake and 600 cfm carb all...
View Article327 questions
Hey guys, I actually have a bunch of questions but I'll start with this one. Did all 327s come with flat top pistons? A guy has one that I want to buy but I'm not sure if it is a high cr or low cr...
View Article86 corvette l89 valve springs
im rebuilding my 5.7 i have early iron heads the new pistons summit flat tops 9.5 comp ratio.ive installed a sealed power cs766 cam specs are Spefications Cam Type - Hydraulic Footnote Code - (050)...
View ArticleCadillac Engine
Can you put the 472 500 heads on a 368. I'm thinking like the 70cc chambers size wondering if you can get them shaved and get them down to 60's....Chamber size after shaved maybe it'd help the flow on...
View ArticleMore issues for my SBC 383 (timing/noise??)
I have been building this Chevy Express 1500 van for a long time now. I have had soooo many issues! I finally have it running but the engine has what sounds like a loose rocker tap (noise varies) and I...
View Articleturbo pistons
im looking to purchase a set of forged pistons for an engine im slowly building. 4.125 bore, 3.75 crank, 6" rod. this engine will be turbocharged. so my question is what are the main factors i should...
View ArticleWhat fits what?
:welcome: I have a GM 1985 carbureted 350 and would like to update the engine. Most of my brackets are billet or chrome and I would like to reuse them. Up to what years can I go for an engine whereby I...
View Article1978 Pontiac 400 Exhaust Manifold Donut Gasket?
(I did not tear down this engine) Does the 400 require a donut or flange gasket? I ordered a master rebuild kit but it didn't come with any gaskets for the end of the exhaust manifold. Also I'm having...
View Articlemisfiring when cold
Hi folks, didn't find any significant answer on the web so i'm writing here what's going on my engine. Freshly rebuilt GM 350 first gen, Alu heads with 70 CC chambers, mild cam(Edelbrock 2102) and same...
View Article223 ford 1-2 barrel carb whats needed
I got a 223 inline 6 in my 62 f250. I wanna go from a 1 barrel carb to a 2 barrel carb. whats needed? Id like to use a 1 to 2 barrel carb adapter & still have use of the choke so whats needed
View ArticleVortec 5.7 stroker
I am installing a 5.7 Vortec stroker in the 41 Chevy. I am using the serpentine set up with a REFVERSE FLOW PUMP. I noticed the block, where the water pump mounts, ....has the lower hole on the...
View ArticleRear end gears
I am running a 5.7 Vortec stroker with a 700 r 4 and 31 inch tall rear tires. Currently the rear end is a 96 Z28 posi w 273 gears? Also running a 2400 stall converter. Will I need to go to stouter gears?
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