Good deal or What?
i have a chance to buy a set of L98 aluminum heads with a 5 way valve job and z28 springs with aluminum intake for 400 dollars, im looking for some heads to go on my stock 400 sbc to put in my 86...
View ArticleStainless roller rockers from Speedway?
Does any of you use these? Stainless steel self aligning, 1,5/1,6 ratio, 3/8" stud roller rockers for Vortec and centerbolt heads. SBC Stainless Steel Roller Rocker Arms, Split Ratio, 3/8 Stud, Self...
View Article454 cam selection
hey all, so ive done alot of reading on this forum and there seems to be a wealth of engine builders around. I recently picked up a 77 chevy c20 with a 454 and TH400 3.73 rear gears. Here is the wall...
View ArticleYet another SBC power question
Hi guys, I currently have this engine in my car Fast Burn 385 Small Block Crate Engine | Chevrolet which, in the end, is a Chevy 350. I have 2 goals. Get another 100 or so HP out of it, and convert it...
View Articlesmall carburetor question
If a carb is to small for an engine will the engine run lean or will it just stop making power once the airflow of the carb gets maxed out?
View ArticleFuel Pressure Regulator.
1992 Chevy Silverado. I converted it's 4.3 over to a carb. I replaced the fuel pump with a new bosch in tank electric fuel pump and screen. I used a bypass fuel pressure regulator as recommended. I...
View ArticleReturning Pertronix module
Bought an Ignitor lll plus their coil, purchased 3-15-2014 from Amazon site. Attempted install today. Installed exactly the same as 6-7 others. These are all still working. So i think that eliminates...
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Baldwin oil filters
Found this brand oil filter recently in a parts store here in AUS Made in USA Broke in a flat tappet cam using it and now have to swap it out. Are these good filters? Should I get another one. It came...
View Articlesbc pulleys dont line up
I have sbc with short water pump and matching pulleys that I had on other motor and put on new motor and water pump pulley is half a "V" belt groove off.The weird thing is, is the old water pump is...
View Article383 will not idle or run smooth
My 1970 Dodge 383 is having issues. It will start right up and idles for about 30 seconds, then sputters and may or may not stall and then idle up again..WTH?? At highway speeds no issue, around town...
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'56 - 331 hemi (motor/carb questions)
Hello :welcome: I'm considering picking up a '28 Ford Roadster with a '56 331 Hemi (out of state). I don't know a whole lot about early Hemi motors/carb's, aside from a few details I've found on the...
View Articlesbc flywheels and starters
I was wondering if a 350 flywheel would work on a 305 and if not how can u tell the difference between 305 and 350 starters? thanks!
View Articlesbc 350 prob.
I have put 2 diff. sets of heads on and the gaskets have blown out between the 6 and 8 cyl. first gasket was metal and other was composite, the comp. had ended up with the sealing edge around cyls....
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Gm 350 suffix code
Alright I'm hopping someone will be able to help me I've searched trough a couple differnent forums and mortec.com and nastyz28.com both have same lists. Problem: I'm trying to pinpoint the motor I...
View Articleraunchy idle update
This is kind of an update to an old thread... I've been wrestling with exhaust vapors that would just make your eyes water if you were anywhere near it... I've suspected for a while it had something to...
View ArticleReplacing or new bolts.
60 year old nailhead is starting to go back together, do I need to use ARP or can I use regular "Grade 8" bolts. At least on the heads and mains, rods too? I am pretty sure I don't want to reuse the...
View ArticleSBC timing cover seal channel 1/2" wide?
Replaced chrome pan/cover when changed cam 4 yrs ago with large seal OEM pan and cover (made by Pildgrim, some claimed a few yrs ago it was a good replacment) and have used 4 piece, 1 piece, gaskets...
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Pushrod failed
Well, i finally got time to tear down my olds 403 and see what happened, i thought initially it was either a flat lobe/bad lifter, and that it was my fault. Guess i was to quick to place blame... This...
View Articlesbc 305 spark prob.?
there is a snapping noise comin out exhaust when given higher rpms
View Articlels1 vs sbc... what makes the ls1 so superior?
What makes the ls1 so superior? If you give the sbc 350 the same fuel injection...higher lift cam...higher compression etc... they would perform the same... I mean the ls1 is 346' c.I.d while the 350...
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