BBC Alcohol questions
Looking to build a blown alcohol BBC for a monster truck. I know the guys at monster jam are running 1400hp-1600hp reliably and I've heard of 1 or 2 with over 1800hp. I'm wondering if it is possible to...
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I am replacing the intake manifold gasket on a 327 cid Chevy. Do I need to put any kind of silicone on the gasket frist? When I removed the old one I am not sure if there was any on it or I just was...
View Articlefleet16
I am trying to figure out what cam I have ? There are two # on the end of the cam one of which is C 275 the other is 950389 I would be very grateful for any help
View Articlestarting issues
Hello guys great site well oi have a 85 camaro z28 with a 72 vette 350 that has a 268h comp cam 650 cfm 1406 edelbrock carb. well mt problem is it takes forever cranking and pumping of the gas to get...
View ArticleSB Chevy that will only turn 1 revolution...
I have a small block Chevy engine that is currently mounted on my engine stand. The oilpan, intake and exhaust manifolds, and valvecovers are off. Heads are on with sparkplugs out. From below, all...
View Articledrilling into a engine valley wall?
would drilling and tapping the valley wall on the inner cylinder side cause any issues with the engines strenth when drilled into the water jacket area.. say like 1/8" they would be for a few hangers...
View ArticleHELP! Calling all SBC gurus
I am stumped and hope someone can shed some light. I installed a SBC 350 that sat around for about 12 - 15 years and fired it up and had 65# of oil pressure. Everything seemed to be normal until I...
View ArticleHead porters from the '80's...who is "HH"?
I recently bought a set of Brodix -10SP heads in really nice shape. They appear to have been professionally ported, and have "HH" stamped on top of the intake runners (under the valve covers). Anybody...
View Articleintake hunting
G-day all, Just wondering if any of you know if there was ever any kind of a 4 bbl or multi-carb intake made for a Chrysler straight 8?:D thanks
View ArticleNeed to lower comp. 383 sbc build
I purchased a new 383 short block with a zero deck and flat tops. (Cheap price, could not pass up...) I need to lower the compression into the low 10-1 range so it will run on pump gas. I have 2 pairs...
View Articlewhat size alternator
My buddy has a 1972 pontiac Lemans with a 400 bored 30 over. His generator light comes on while driving. Is the alternator going bad? its still a 3 wire i think. What ampreage will he need?
View ArticleCustom thermostat?
Well im wondering if there is a way to modify a thermostat, or A company that sells custom temp ones. As of now im not running a thermostat in the car. If it gets up to operating temp, it leaks. Just...
View ArticleDemon Carb
Does anyone have experience with a Demon carb? I am now using an AFB (really, not an edelbrock) and wonder if I can gain anything by going to a similiar CFM Demon. The design with the blended and...
View Articlecarb question
I am running a sbc 350, roller cam 227@50 single pattern cam, .565 lift on a 108LSA. The heads are after market vortec - engine quest lightning -180 intake runner with a 1.94 intake valve. Eddy rpm air...
View Articlethoughts/help/insults on my engine combo??
hey guys, funds are tight now so its a no go on the 383, but this is what im thinking instead, im open to all opinion/insults/help/thoughts.... whatever. just tell me what yall think, if im figuring...
View ArticleCheap power Conversion
I came across a post somewhere, Some hot rod builder was due to rebuild is ride but he was a little strapped being as he'd just gone professional and outfitted his shop. He took his old 351 he'd been...
View ArticleI'm at an impass with my 347 build
I'll try to be concise here (HA!), but basically I think I've worked myself into a slightly expensive situation, and I just need some advice on getting out of it... as cheaply as possible. I've got...
View ArticleTorque plate honing
How important is torque plate honing for a street/occasional strip 383 stroker.. 4-500 hp? I picked up a fresh 350 block, bored +.030, honed, decked to 9.10 from the machine shop. The guy working told...
View ArticleMuffler Question
I have a 95 silverado reg cab swb with a mild 406 with headers, im tired of flowcrapper mufflers and everybody and their momma has them how do you guys think a 2 1/2 inch exhaust piping running into...
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