86 caprice motor mounts with 70 c10 block
hey havent been to the site in a while but i have a question about my current build. i have a 86 caprice classic that came originally wit a 305. i found a 350 for it, casting number is 3970010, and for...
View ArticleElgin camshaft question.
Hi everyone, I just have a quick question(s) about a certain camshaft I would like to put in my motor for a daily driver 1980 c10 long bed truck. The motor is a crate gen1 350 sbc with an edelbrock...
View ArticleCamshaft selection - 427 S.B.C - DART Motor
Help wanted on selecting a 'streetable' hydraulic roller camshaft. My '32 Ford Roadster that will be mainly street driven, and it 'tips the scales' at around 1210kg (1300kg including me) My drivetrain...
View ArticleSetting timing And mixture screws with vac gauge
Is it possible to use this method by hooking the vac gauge up to the distributor vac advance port on the carb? Or does it HAVE to be on manifold vacuum? Thanks
View ArticleIntermittent fuel injection problem
I have a 88 3/4 ton Chevy pickup with a 350 with tbi injection. Everything was running fine. I drive to the store, come out to start it up and all it does is crank. Just like it was out of gas. The tow...
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stupid newbie sbc choke question
hi guys -- i'm pretty new here, and was wondering if anyone could please offer some advice on some trouble i'm having with my car being kinda difficult to start when cold or not used recently. it's a...
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help with a hydraulic roller cam
i'm new to the world of hydraulic roller cams I'm building a vortec 350 block .30 over with hyper pistons, aftermarket aluminum heads (to be decided) and msd's atomic efi I want to run this cam lunati...
View ArticleDeck height with hypereutechtic piston
I'm using hypereutechtic pistons for the first time. I was talking with my machinist and he was advising against "0" decking the block. He advised having an extra .010" clearence for hypereutechtics....
View Article427 intake manifold?
I have a 1969 435 HP 427 big block and I recently put cam that works to 7200 rpm. My original intake manifold gets best operation at 5800. Should I change to a different intake manifold to get more out...
View ArticleLongterm Street/Pulling Project
Hello all, I'm new here. Looking for some different points of view on what I'm planning for my 86' K30 over the next few years (realistically). Here's what I've got, 1986 K30, 88,000 miles, stock 454...
View Articlewhat specs to use
Hi Everyone new here but have a question: I recently purchased a 1963 chevy impala ss the original motor was removed and replaced with a 350ci, my question is what specs would I use for tune up do I go...
View ArticleCompression ratio
I' m helping a friend with a sbc build and he asked if i could help him figure his SCR.. I've come up with 11.05-1.. Was wondering if the gurus could help me confirm this or if its wrong , help me to...
View Articlereusing head bolts..
I just completed a sbc build and I didn't cut any corners by not buying the best of everything I could... I chose arp head bolts, which as you all know are not cheap, and was just curious if that's...
View Articleneed help from pontiac lovers
I have a 1968 Pontiac Lemans that I'm turning into a gto I can't find a hei distributor for my motor also I can't get any spark out of the points distributor
View ArticleElectric fan?
Hey guys, I just installed a 427 sbc in my 1967 El Camino. In the process of finishing all the small stuff. I also put in a Spal electric fan with an aluminum shroud. My question is should I use the...
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Ouch!! or Stuff happens!!
The shop where I work three days a week/ Built this Ecotec 2.2 a few weeks ago. The owner installed and fired it up last week.. It ran about 15 minutes and locked up.. Here is what I found when the...
View ArticleMounting 4-71 blower to a 1987 350 chevy: questions on pistons
I have a 471 blower and I would like to mount it on a 1987 Chevy 350 engine. do I need to change the pistons that is already in the engine. its just for show
View ArticlePoor fuel economy?
I have a 1996 chevy express van that I just finished building and I am in the break in period now and my fuel mileage is pretty poor. I averaged about 11mpg on my last tank of gas. My question is: I...
View ArticleDo I file the Top Ring?
I am hoping someone can help me, I have a set of Summit SUM-17350 pistons and I am not sure if I need to file the top ring. I did not know what I was getting into when I ordered the pistons, and the...
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Fuel lines
I have a jeep fuel tank and pump for a 2000 cherokee V 8. going in my 1962 chevy pickup. I bought the aeromotive 1000 regulater and need advice on where to run my return line from. I have to engeneer...
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