Question for those with vac pumps
I am getting what I think is a lot of oil in my breather tank that my vac pump feeds to. How much oil should I be seeing in the tank? Originally the guy who installed the pickup for the pump in the...
View ArticleWater pump-pulley interference
Got my new Weiand Action+ waterpump today, and the aluminum pulley interference with one of the heater hose outlets on the pump, so what do I do? Complain & return is not an option, as I live in...
View Articleserpentine belt & water pump belt
It sounds like my serpentine belt is making a chirping sound(second guess is its the water pump belt) & a mechanic said not to worry about it but I am worried because this 93 Topaz is my only...
View Article1998 350 Vortec Swap to 2000 454 vortec
My 98 k1500 350 vortec 4l60 suburban just spun a main bearing. I've seen this topic before on many sites but it always goes cold with people arguing about its a bad swap or do a LS swap instead and...
View Article2000 3.8 needs help
I have a 2000 3.8L V-6 with a "Service Engine Soon" light on. It came on after I installed a new exhaust manifold on the drivers side. What possible problems could it be detecting?
View Article355 new top end????
Please help me with advice for my new top end. I would like to go roller and with the summit vortec heads. With the air gap intake. But summit has a kit that suppose to make 375-400 torque...
View Articlelooks like a 383
OK, so without getting my balls busted too bad for being a pain in the rear.... I have a somewhat organized plan on a somewhat limited budget and want opinions, and input....and of course the...
View Articleaftermarket hei??
Help, I just got a hei from whites perf. for my sbc 355. A great deal! I wonder about the curve. it,s got the 65k coil,and other mods but does it have a performance spark curve. it has the adjustable...
View ArticleGT 40 heads
What years and vehicles came with GT40 SBF (5.0) heads and intakes? I would like to look in some salvage yards to find some if i decide to keep my truck. I find plenty of them on eBay and craigslist...
View Articleheat passage
Im sorta new on Pontiac engines so I have a q.I need to block off the heat riser passage in hte heads..Ive heard guys dump hot aluminum in there but there on the car so I dont want to do that til I...
View Article355 vs. 406 w/vortec heads
I have my 355 apart and it needs a few more things than I had planned. Actually, it only needs one piston(skirt has a crack) and all the basic overhaul items. No big deal. I was just about to pull the...
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Engin oil pan swap
Hi I just Pick up 2008 Pontiac G8 L76 LS Engine with Active Fuel Management and a six speed Automatic with only 19K mi. Did a first test fit today and looks like I will have only one problem. The oil...
View Articleis it rebuildable?
i just aquired a year 2000 5700 vortec engine from a 2500 truck. owner swapped me for a box of ammo because i wanted the heads off it. he gave the entire engine. it had a intake gasket leak for about 2...
View Articlelateral gas ports
i fully understand how vertical ports work but when i see lateral ports it looks like a hole from ring land to the bottom of the piston. how does this help sealing? am i missing something. interested...
View ArticleAdvice on evaluating engine condition
Hi, I'm starting my first engine rebuild and have made a few observations that I'd like some help on. Odometer shows 165K. First: The cylinders still show cross hatch marks. Can this only mean a recent...
View ArticleSBC front cover oil seal
Do I dare replace the oil seal on my SBC without taking the front cover off ? I don't want any leaks but I really don't want to mess with the oil pan either. Would you try it ? Thanks. 454 RATTLER
View ArticleChevy 383 Roller Build (cont.....)
Hey guys started this new post so there wasnt anymore confusion, Sorry bout that. I have a 94 c1500 roller block (638) fully machined for roller setup and fuel pump. The plan is to get a forged bottom...
View Articlegood place to get blueprinting tools?
like a cc'n set up. etc.. my old set up was a piece of plexi.. and a doctors needle (girl friend at time was a nurse) looking for something a little more scientific.. lol went to cc a set of heads.....
View ArticleSome help please
Ok, here is my problem. I replaced the timing chain, cam, lifters, intake, carb, distributor, as well as put a ignition control box in. Now my car wont idle less then like 1500rpm.... When i do set it...
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