14101083 Cylinder Head
Whats goin on guys?? Have any of you ever used a chevy head # 14101083?? Im trying to figure out if they are worth using. I have had them sittin in the basement for a while now and if I were to use...
View Article383 sbc rotating assembly balance question
Hi guys... i am interested in your thoughts on the importance of having a machine shop balance the rotating assembly on a 383 sbc. The reason I am asking is because I put 1 together using a 400 crank...
View ArticleHelp With Heads!
Hey there, i need some help deciding on buying a set of heads over what i have now. I can get a set of 441s with a 3 angle valve job 1.94/1.50 screw in studs and guideplates for $200. I heard that...
View Articletiming
how can i prevent my initial timing and centrifugal timing coming in at sametime my engine idles about 1200 rpms has about 23 degrees timing msd distributor with whatever springs and weights came in it
View Articlesalee zz383 500 - thoughts....
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...8s/383-500.cfm what do you guys think of this combination. one of my buddies at work has this zz383 short block. he wants to mimic this heads & cam...
View ArticleBasic carb question, does stuttering mean lean or rich?
When I say stuttering, what I mean is when you try to give it some gas and it acts like a person trying to talk when they need to clear their throat. That's what is called stuttering with carbs, right?...
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Camshaft Indentification
I have to know what kind of camshaft I got in my 383 stroker to order springs for my heads. Found a number on the back of my camshaft but can't find info on it.. The numbers are: 3444 BR300-2H 11-18-02...
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HOMEMADE Oval exhaust
Messed around with making oval pipes for an engine swap project I am doing. Used 2 bars that I have that are different sizes. Next time I'll cut a bar so the part comes out equal on both sides. I...
View Article350 small block vortec problems, stalls out
Hello thanks for looking, I recently just built a 82 Chevy small block 350 with 98 vortec heads. The motor fires and runs but think we have a vacuum leak because it won't stay idling long! It fires...
View ArticleThinking of going to smaller cam for torque & MPG
Hello, I haven't been here for quite some time. Here is what I have: 1972 Monte Carlo 4.56 posi, TH400 with GV OD (3.56 in OD) 3000 RPM convertor 355 with forged flat tops .025" in hole with .015 steel...
View Article350 oil problem
I'm having a problem with oil pressure...I know its normal for oil pressure to drop some when the motor heats up through out the day the oil just keeps dropping till it hits the half mark but when you...
View Articleneed skilled info
ok im a new guy been reading alot on 781s im building a 79' 454 looking for a good setup on my 85'swb its gonna be a weekend show off .my run the strip few times.( its got comp lifter n cam package...
View ArticleLook at my cam degree results
SBC hydraulic roller. Valve events at .050 listed on cam card: IO 8º BTDC IC 40º ABDC EO 48º BBDC EC 0º ATDC As found: IO 7º BTDC IC 46º ABDC EO 47º BBDC EC 6º ATDC Another thing, This is suppose to be...
View Articlehow old is too old for valve springs?
my heads were on an engine in storage with the rocker arms still tight for 25 years. water got in the intake and they have already been redone. but the guy said the springs were okay and re used them...
View Articleanyone heard of or used all-pro heads?
fellow board member follwing my 427ci sb build on the camaro forums posted up a link to these guys and said if money allows i should give them a call , as they have heads that flow well over 400 cfm. i...
View ArticleChevy 292
I picked up a Chevy 292, supposedly from a C60 truck. The block casting number (3921970) and head casting number (3927763). The block casting number indicate that the the engine was manufactured...
View ArticleBattery Relocation Quesions
Hi guys, I'm going to be relocating my battery to my trunk in my 77 camaro and I know what to do about a box and venting it. What I'm wondering is what gauge cable should I use for the cable to the...
View ArticleChasing a ghost in a 350 SBC.
Year One Power Crate 350 with the Edelbrock E-Tech package, hyd roller, RPM air gap, Pro Systems XC built by Patrick, Dynatech Musclemaxx headers, older MSD Pro Billet, 6AL, Blaster II coil, Moroso...
View Articlecam ID
I got a camshaft from a friend I'm trying to get specs on it the numbers on the end are 1264 / 3 09 / 6210 I know it's a flat tappet hydraulic for small block 8 there is a number on shaft 21796 and 09...
View Article1973 mustang engine mounts
installing a 351 Cleveland somethings missing the mounts will not fit double checked to make sure there the right one but its like theres a piece missing ?
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