Rough idle 383 stroker
Hi im working on an 87 olds cutlass with a 383 stroker in it. It runns great at idle under no load but as soon as in gear it wont idle that great and u have to feather the gas. The good part is as soon...
View ArticleEngine is running too cold?
I have a 1973 Javalin with a 232 6 cylinder and manual 3 speed transmission. I had a stock radiator that kept splitting open and leaking so I decided to replace it with a similar size new aluminum...
View ArticleFord 390/C6 Torque Converter question
Need some help here guys. I asked 3 different people and got 3 different answers. I will post my cars specs below and see what ya'll think -1969 Ford 390 block, Improved Performance. -Holley 750 Vacuum...
View Article'66 impala headers?
Hi I have a 66 impala with a 350 sbc with long tube headers. The car rides so low that the headers bottomed out and crushed in a few of the tunes just before the collector. I tried a set of short tunes...
View Articlenew build 383 and a big hi
:welcome:hi to all , i'm from new zealand and have just singed up. I have always injoyed reading posts on this form , and enjoy the wealth of knowlage that all have shared with others. i too, have...
View Articletimming issues
I know yall have got this kind of question before but i am having a problem with my timing on my 454 bbc. Its the 454 HO out of jegs. Its pretty much a stock 454. it will only run with the timing set...
View Article400 stock head is so called garbage right??.
since I always have heard ppl say 400 heads are garbage, I was wondering would the heads off my 68 307 be better? I would of course have them upgraded ported,springs, valves. would they be better than...
View Articlecan u put hei Distributor on ls1 & vortec engine
like the older chevy to put carb on it .. what would i need to do this other than intake & carb . ..... stuff i can buy off ebay ...THANKS
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HOW TIGHT DOES A Grilmer Belt Drive BELT SUPPOSE TO BE
HOW TIGHT DOES A Grilmer Belt Drive BELT SUPPOSE TO BE? mines rubs up against the alt pulley lip & the belt throws black stuff all over. i don't want my belt to wear down or jump off Attached...
View ArticleDiesel motor in 65 continental...
putting a 7.3L powerstroke in my lincoln,will have a 430 with transmission. anyone know what its worth?
View ArticleRemoving pins from pistons
Hey guys I was cleaning out the basement and found some pistons and rods I had taken out of some motors a while back. Whats a easy way to get the pins out. They are chevy 350 rods and pistons.
View ArticleOriginal 350 or crate?
I have a 69 C20 with the original 350 ci/400 turbo. The 350 runs good but needs freshening up. I prefer to stay with the original 350 but may want to add HP (via 383?), have heard post the 86 350 is...
View ArticleDemolition derby
What would be some good clearances for a derby motor? And kind of pistons with low expansion. Im building a 383 thanks for any help
View Article429 ?
Hi there new here ...I have a 1970 galaxie xl with a 429... the vin said it should have a 289 hipo..0g60k//////...so i was looking at the block and the code from what i can see is D1VE...
View ArticleTiming Cover Seal number
I am replacing the timing cover gasket and seal. What is the best brand seal and part number I can buy. This is the last one I want to buy. I have a new balencer and am looking for a seal .
View ArticleFord questions - 302 oil pump, camshaft and AOD trans
I own a 1987 Ford F-150 with a 302/AOD combo. Totally stock except for a K&N air filter, ford racing 9mm wires, and msd cap/rotor/coil. Upon start up it knocks real loud until the oil pressure...
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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