oil pan depth
Hi, i'm scratch-building a car and need to know how deep the oil pan on a 350 chevy is at the FRONT. My steering linkage will have to go under the pan just a few inches back. I know there's a lot of...
View Articlesimple 400 questions
My questions are prob easy I'm using a timing chain cover and tab off a 350 I'm wondering if the balancer is the same size are the timing marks the same also while the engine is apart can I put the...
View Articletbi to vortec
is anyone running 350 hot cam with 906 vortec heads flat top pistons with ls6 springs. and what hp can be expected ?
View ArticleBuilt 350-Timing Set Question.
Hi, I'm new here I have a 82 GMC Sierra with a built 350, I will be adding a hydraulic flat tappet cam and lifter set among other things soon. I was wanting to go ahead and get a double roller timing...
View ArticleShaft rocker questions
I have just pulled my circle track engine as I will not be running for a little while and my S10 needs a new power plant so... I called my engine builder and asked about just swapping out the cam...
View Article283 Crank id issues!
So I have a 283 crank it reads GM-11 3849847 cast number and have searched forums up and down and can't really figure it out so forums say its forged some say cast. the center line points to cast being...
View Article283 Assembly
I am putting together my 65 283 after doing the machining in my class and having the final honing and balancing done by my instructor. I have the crank, pistons and cam installed. I will have the oil...
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Cast Iron or Moly?
I am assembling a 72 402 BBC , stock dome pistons, mild cam (.550 lift), 820 Oval ports (116cc chambers). Got new cam bearings and freeze plugs, engine cleaned up std bore, std mains, .10 Rods,...
View Articletimming
I have a been working on a 1975 Ford Classic Bronco for some time now. I have built a 302 engine which I tought would perfrom better than it does. I had a solid lift cam built. I told them all the...
View ArticleQuick CR question
Stock rebuilt "tbi" era short block bored .040 over with stock GM vortec cylinder head compression ratio? hoping for 9:1?
View Articlesbc 2 piece rear main seal
Ok just after a quick question I'm dropin in my crank have it cleaned ready to go is it better to off set the seal a bit so u get a better seal or no I have heard its a good idea but a lot of people...
View ArticleOpinion please
I am considering purchasing a remanufactured engine from Dahmer PowerTrain or Gearhead. Has anyone had experience with either? Thank you!
View ArticleWorthwhile upgrade?
Went to pick up cam after work today, Dad building the young lads motor with him for an 85 monte and they changed direction to a Turbo motor midway through the build, I went to buy his new XE284 cam,...
View Articleoil pan removal for a 69 nova ss
im trying get this oil pan off of my nova and ive heard it can be done without pulling the motor. i have the motor un bolted and 2x4s between the mounts to block it up, the starter removed and the...
View Articlevalve seals
so ive narrowed down a sigle plug fouling out to a bad valve seal...i have a 69 nova ss with a 350sbc and was wondering is it possible to replace without taking the heads off? has anyone done it?
View Articleelectric fuel pumps on carburator?
is it ok to use electric fuel pumps on a carburator? i have a 9psi electric fuel pump which runs when the keys on, but my carb drips petrol when sitting is it because the fuel pump is constantly...
View ArticlePontiac 400
Hi, gang... I just wanted to say hello, and tell you what I'm building. I have a 77 Formula with a 403 Olds, and I'm going to put a 400 Pontiac into it.
View Article305 heads
Will 1980-86 305 heads fit on a 1971 307 ? Casting Number 14014416 . Upper (aluminum) timing gear stripped. Bent vavles but did not damage pistons. Thanks!!
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I.D. heads
I know it's been asked a millon times, but I cant find the same,almost but not the same markins of my heads. See a picture of on 305. Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleBBC timing and idle problems
I'm having issues with timing and idle on BBC in my beat up blazer. I purchased a motor that was supposed to be rebuilt with less than 5000 miles on it and built to run strong. I plan to use as an...
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