Unknown cam in rebuilt Pontiac 455
I was looking at rebuilt Pontiac 455 short block the other day and the seller doesn't know what cam was installed. So how can I determine if it's a hydraulic or solid lifter cam? It's not a roller. I...
View Articlesupercharge vs 350 vs 383 stroker - street & midrange machine
Hi there. i have a mild 350 @ the mo, and my bud has an engine crane so now I'm toying with the idea of either improving the 350 more, going the 383 route OR saving my $$ for a blower.. At the mo my...
View ArticleCam Ideas?
Alright guys. I have a Std bore/Std stroke 350. It has 4 valve relief flat tops, 76cc ported/polished heads with 1.94/1.50 valves, edelbrock performer rpm intake, 600 carb, long tube headers, dizzy...
View ArticleTbi vs carburateur
I am building an 88 gmc c1500 and i am trying to make a decision on motor. It is the original motor and i am going to put a big cam in it and all the goods but cant decide whats better tbi or carb i am...
View Articlefuel pump relay
I am using a geep gas tank in my pickup and got a areomotive A1000 regulater with a retun line on it to the tank. My question is can you add a relay to shut off and on the pump. This would go between...
View ArticleHolley tuning question
I ended up with a great deal that I could not pass up on a like new holley street avenger 770 carb. The problem is I have to run it on a very mild smog head 350 for now. It is in a 4 spd manual car...
View Articlesbc rear main thrust bearing
Ok was installing crank and went to check end play with no caps on yet and had hardly anything,felt kinda tight.I even smacked back n forth with mallet to help seat the thrust side better and still to...
View Articlecompression test
hi , I did a compression test on a 350 chevy , here is what I got (1)180 (3)175 (5)180 (7)175 psi other side (2)170 (4)165 (6)165 (8)162. engine runs and sounds uneven and is very rich as spark plugs...
View ArticleNewby First Build Questions
I am about to undertake the rebuilding of my first engine. So I have tons of questions. Sorry if they are lame. Victim: 1970 400SBC Situation: Metro Denver, Must Pass Tailpipe Smog Test Budget:...
View ArticleSBC Heads?
just scored (I think) a set of Trick Flow Kenny Duttweiler 195 signature series heads, never been bolted on, I have never herd of these, anybody know any thing about them? I thought Trick Flow was not...
View ArticleWater pump question
Is it possible for a waterpump to "go Bad" and stop pumping water correctly? Here's the scoop.. I have a mild 350 with a 160 t-stat.. it's _NEVER_ run over 170... EVER... now the car sat for 4 years...
View Articlestrange oil pressure behavior
my car has been sitting for 4 years... the engine had (and still has) Valvoline maxlife 10w30 semi synth oil in it.. I change the oil last week since I just got the car re-assembled and back on the...
View ArticleTiming tab for 6, 7 and 8'' balancer?
I have a transdapt timing tab to put on my 350 with an 8'' balancer and it says it fits 6, 7 and 8"? For some reason I thought they were different for each diameter balancer?
View ArticleHead gasket advice
I'm in the process of replacing the head gaskets on one of my blown cars. What came off appears to be a steel gasket that was sealed with copper coat and seems to mic up to about .025. Bore size is...
View ArticleWhats going on in my motor?
Heres a little video of my vacuum gauge on my SBC.Its a basic Holley carbed motor and i use a mallory unilite dist and msd 6a box. I cant figure out what is causing that flutter on the gauge. The car...
View Articlechange motors
I want to put a 302 in place of a 3.0 , in a 2003 ford ranger edge pickup. what all do I have to change ? thanks
View ArticleUsing a piston stop tool
I don't trust my timing marks and have a feeling that the balancer could have slipped. I am going to put a timing tape on the balancer but first I want to verify tdc mark on my balancer and pointer....
View Articleneed timing help on boats please.
tell me did I do right or not on timing for my 350 vortec .....I warn up engine install initial timing connector 2 wire together third wire go to + battery I read timing 8* @700 rpm then I stop engine...
View ArticleHelp me build a 351w on a budget.
Hey guys I'm new here and need a little or lots if help. My 351 is done and it's time for a rebuild. My setup is a 68 f100 short me 2wd. I have 275/60/15 rear tires with3.50 rear gear. I have a wide...
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