Hypereutectic Piston to Cylinder Clearance
Ive been researching the Piston to Cylinder clearance for hypereutectic pistons.. and what i found seems to lean toward .002" for a street application... does that mean .002" on either side of the...
View ArticleExhaust manifold problems
I'm using a late 70's or early 80's 350 in an 89 Trans Am GTA with TPI. What I didn't know was that the original motor had the oil dipstick on the passenger side while the current motor has it on the...
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Are both cam bearings bad?
Hello Hot Rodders First post btw. Are both bearings bad on the attached photos? Pic one is a bearing that ran warm for a little while, but its still evenly round and inside diameter is good. Pic two is...
View Articlerocker adjustment HELP!
I'm needing some help guys.i have a 327 in my 66 swb.i was noticing some rocker chatter.so I decided to adjust rockers.loosened each rocker untili head chatter.then toughened the nut down 3/4 turn in...
View Articlerocker adjustment
I'm needing some help guys.i have a 327 in my 66 swb.i was noticing some rocker chatter.so I decided to adjust rockers.loosened each rocker untili head chatter.then toughened the nut down 3/4 turn in...
View ArticleLarge drop in RPM when put in gear
I just finished wrestling a 350 crate engine with a 700R4 in my 1950 Chevy Truck. The problem - I have to set the idle at 1000 rpm just to keep it running in gear and it drops to about 600 and runs...
View ArticleWeiand 144
Hello. My friend is looking to put a 144 supercharger on his motor. The compression is around 10:1. It a 383 stroker. Procomp aluminum heads. Full roller motor. Runs pretty good but he wants more. Just...
View ArticleDart M Block cam reduction possible?
We have a Dart M block BBC that has been bored out for a massive cam for a race car. Can i get journals that allow me to fit a standard street sized cam? :pimp:
View ArticleNarrow band Air/Fuel gauges
I have been trying to get a narrow band air/fuel gauge to work in my truck and have had no success. I had a glow shift and it did not work so I sent it back and they replaced it and it seem to work...
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Anyone know what this is?
Trucks a 1970 gmc. Found this on top of the quadrajet. It is connected to te yellow jug. Any ideas?
View ArticleEdelbrock refuses to sell throttle blades
Why, liability, because they have screw that can fall out on bottom. BS, tighten up Ed. This is a an after the fact situation. Sell the parts to repair your carburetors or you ain't worth a damn. Not...
View ArticleHow much cubes can I make?
BBC with 4.550 bore. What cam would you suggest for the biggest cubes possible? Thanks
View ArticleBalanced rotating assembly
Hi, I'm building up a 383 for my 1968 Camaro. I've assembled a couple engines in the past.... claimer motors for circle track racing. This motor has a target 450 hp and a max RPM of 6000. My plan was...
View ArticleExhaust... what would you do?
Well hello everybody! I have yet another, how do i make my exhaust quieter question but a bit different. I have a 62 gmc long box, 355 with a weiand 177 on top. 9.2:1, solid roller cam ect. It all...
View Articlesbc 355 timing gears settings?
how do you advance tne timing when installing timing gears and what are the benefits? will it help run cooler? more power? used on dirt circle tracks and some races go 200 laps
View ArticleHelp with sbc 5/16 pushrods!
Hi Does anyone know if a stock 5/16 sbc pushrod can run with a set of valve springs wich's Seat Pressure is 125lbs @ 1.800 and Open Pressure is 360lbs @ 1.200? thank you
View ArticleWhat heads are best?
I have some 376445 – 76cc chevy heads and some 3947041- 64cc chevy heads. I have a fresh 385 sitting in my garage with a comp mild cam flat tappet lifters and eagle forged parts. I don’t really know...
View Article1970 rambler engine change?
Hi I just brought a 1970 rebel rambler. It had no motor, I have been told I can put a 250 ford 6 in it. I was just wondering if I hAve to change anything to make it fit? I'm also curious. What diff do...
View ArticleChevy 250 thermostat opening late?
Hi everyone, I've noticed in the last couple of weeks an issue with the 250 engine in my 68 Camaro. After you start it, it will heat up to 210-215 degrees before the thermostat opens. Then it will drop...
View Article289 or 302 valve stem seals on SBC head???
How's everyone doing been awhile since I've been on here, I have a question I can't seem to remember, I have a 89 chevy with a 350 it needs valve stem seals, now I've done this before hope some of you...
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