454 with comp cam xm270h
Building my motor for my boat pictured.. Curious if anyone has used this cam (or close to it). Hoping my combo is decent and a estimate on hp and more important, torque! 454 .30 over Balanced rotating...
View Articledegree a cam
I have a 383 stroker with a 610 solid lift cam. Last run a ran 6.610 and turn 7 780 pm. I am putting this engine together again and will like to know if degreeing the cam will help. Thank you guys :D
View Article305 problems....
1989 Chevy Caprice 5.0l TBI tries to stall when stopping or decelerating. Actually knocks badly and oil light flickers when exiting highway. Dies when shifting into drive or reverse, but idles fine in...
View ArticleWhat spark plugs to start out with SBF
I've got Eddlebrock RPM 60255 heads. 90 Lincon block, .030 over. All they say about plugs is 14mm and 3/4 inch reach. 4brl. carb, E303 cam, vaccum advance dist. Whats going to dictate the heat range to...
View Article350 sbc heater hose
I have a 350 sbc engine with an edelbrock performer intake. Can I remove my heater hoses and cap off everything without causing problems to my engine or cooling system? My heater works but I just want...
View ArticleHolley HP DP slow to return to idle??
Need some help with Holley DP 4150 HP . Just did a re-fresh of 830 Holley and now when reved it's slow coming back to idle. anyone been there or have suggestions. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
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406 sbc Engine and roller cam kit
Got the engine kit from SCAT and the cam k-kit from Lunati Pictures sideways but I got the 9000 series cast 3.75" 400 crank, 6.0" 4340 I-beams, KB Icon forged dish 15cc pistons, Moly rings from Mahle,...
View ArticleTotal seal gapless rings in turbo charged engine?
hello! im sure this has been over many times before.ive searched quite a few places on line but have never gotten a definitive answer. my question is in a turbocharged sbc how do you guys feel about...
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Which headers look best?
I am torn between two different style headers... From the beginning I have been set on the headers that come out and immediately upward at an angle. I love the look. I have recently been thinking about...
View ArticleComputer Controlled Camshaft
Just curious if anyone knows any general guidelines for computer controlled camshaft? Or what makes a camshaft computer controllable. Lsa/duration/lift, etc?
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another carb size question
We bought a 89 chevy stepside with a 383 stroker with vortec heads and still finding out stuff about it as I go along . Here is my issue , at standing stop I can roast the tires no problem but when the...
View ArticleSBC Oil Pump Spring
I was hoping to get some advice on if I should change my oil pump spring or not. The machine shop that is doing my engine parts said I should increase my bypass pressure a little over stock. They said...
View Article4-Barrel intake for '53 Chrysler 331?
I hope I'm posting this in the right area... I just picked up a 1953 Chrysler 331 ci hemi, ID # C53-8-11815. It currently has a 2-barrel intake manifold; I'd like to swap it out for a 4-barrel. Can...
View Articlevacuum line thinking
Hey. Got the 72 Lincoln with the 460ci. I put a Holley 3310 carb on it and got to redoubt the vacuum lines. here's what I'm gonna ry. I'm gonna take the dist vacuum and leave it alone. gonna run the...
View Article383 500hp 500tq engine... is it streetable?
Here's my question. ... I want a good strong engine that will be a weekend toy... I like feeling seat of the pants torque And maybe drive it a few days of the week to work sometimes etc... but no...
View ArticlePush Rod talk.
Down to ordering my last part for this motor rebuild, The push rods. I'm needing 5/16, in a 7.340-7.345 length, and will be using guide plates. I've found a budget set of push rods from summit that are...
View ArticleRoller Rocker bottoming out
Rebuilding 283 with Powerpac heads screw in studs. Mike Jones solid lifter cam 228 degree .469 lift and Scorpion 1.5 3/8 roller rockers. Checking rocker geometry and original rebuild had 8.00 pushrods...
View ArticleWant to make a fuel pump drill jig for a SBC roller block. Have ?
Ok. I have a vortec complete motor with injection and all my buddy gave me. I am sure I need to go through it but it will eventually be for family/ski boats with Mercruiser outdrive. I know the marine...
View Article5-6 afr
6-71 Blown 350, pretty much a race only engine. Dyno sheets show a 5-6 AFR at 4000 RPM and above. Is this to rich? Blower driven at 1:1,dual Holly 750 double pumpers. What AFR readings should be...
View ArticleWhen a body and paint man builds an engine??
I have over the past years built several engines with great results. but in the past I had the machine shop do all the real work and I just assembled the parts. I have no problem putting in the crank,...
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