1997 Vortec 5.7 in 1979 Vette
Have just put a freshly rebuilt 5.7 vortec in our 1979 Vette. We are running a standard carb system instead of original fuel injection. Installed distributor at TDP and engine is running. Question is,...
View ArticleVortec head swap
I'm currently running a 010 block 350 with 441 heads and a summit k1103 cam. Switching to a set of stock 906 vortec heads.Need to know what head and intake gaskets you guys recommend. Also should I get...
View Article6-71, sbc, two Edelbrock 1407 750's blower roll
Completed the blown sbc build and now trying to tune out the blower roll. It's not to bad at idle (1200RPM, 13 to 14" vac) in park, bout 50-100 RPM roll, but when I put it in Drive it goes to a 600-700...
View Articleerson camshaft specs
have a 1974 Pontiac 455 pulled cam & trying to identify specs it has HIFL1H 4 90 erson
View ArticleGoodwrench 350 with pro comp heads
Just wondering how well or even if this setup would work. I have a perfect running low mileage goodwrench 350 in my car. Edelbrock performer plus cam, rpm Intake and ram horn manifolds. It runs great...
View Articlefuel pressure problems
Questions about fuel pressure, on a 355 cu in chev motor with TPI. Fuel pressure test is as follows, turned the fuel pump on gauge went to 40 psi left the pump running for 10 seconds pump dropped to 32...
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Holes in crankcase area?
Hi. Opened up my daughter's modified 2.8L Blazer ('85). I want to replace the crank and rod bearings but saw these holes in the crank area (pls see pic). Some research shows they might be ok but want...
View ArticleOldsmobile Headers
Which engine headers fit a 425. I see that on ebay the exhaust gaskets are all the same from 330 to 455. Is that accurate? So you can use the same headers or is it something else? Any help would be...
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Please advise on valvetrain issue.
I had GT40 (not milled) Cobra heads with the factory 1.72 Crane pedestal rockers. I removed those heads and traded them (with cash) for a set of Edelbrock performer aluminum heads that look new but are...
View Article89 4.3
Have been driving my vehicle for about 6 miles. Went to start it and noticed timing was off. Took off timing cover and alined the marks, and somehow the distributor is now 180 off. How is that possible?
View Article260hp 350 crate motor
i baught one of these motors and i was wanting to know how much hp and torque im looking at if i put a dual cold air induction 700cfm carb stage 3 dual plane vortec manifold 64cc vortec heads magnum...
View ArticleEngine start up problem
I am trying to start my engine for the 1st time since rebuild. It cranks but won't fire and appears like it's not getting fuel. It's a 302 Ford, mechanical fuel pump to Edelbrock 4 bbl. I am pretty...
View Articlechevy 350 valve retainer question.
Hi, im going to replace my valve springs and retainer. I have ordered a summit sbc spring and retainer kit. Should i use the old retainer with some kind of shield on i think it is exhaust valves. Some...
View Article327 replaced with 350
Hi Everyone: question I just purchased a 63 impala S S from a youg fella he had no history on the vehical I know there was either a 327/348 motor in the car before replace with a 350ci motor. Now my...
View ArticleDesoto starting issue/procedure
Hello everyone...I decided to start my car after its been sitting a few years. I bought it this past September off a family friend who owned it for the previous 20 years or so and always ran really...
View Article396 Single Horn Offset Air Cleaner
Picked up an offset air cleaner at Carlisle last weekend. The seller didn't know the application and I had never seen one before so we made a deal. Something about unusual items that draw me in. I...
View ArticleHelp on setting valve lash, The nut is loose?
1978 Pontiac 400. I've bought the rocky rotella rebuild book and I've made it this far! I don't quite understand valve lash though. I've watched a bunch of videos and I also followed instructions on...
View ArticleInstalling harmonic balancer on small block chevy
I am new to assembling engines and I have a question about installing the harmonic balancer on a SBC. I have a 1-peice rear main GM 350 crate engine that is going in my 56 Chevy. I bought the balancer...
View Article350 crate motor start up problem
i just built this motor and installed it into my gmc but it wont start? it will turn over then its about to start like it starts to idle then it shuts off, is this a matter of overloading or start...
View ArticleChevy 302 help
Hello all, I'm thinking about building a chevy 302 for my dirt track camaro. Before I get into this I want to say yes I do know building a 350 will be cheaper and give me more hp and tourqe blah...
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