torque specs
Are the stock rod/main cap torque specs still good on a SBC stroked 383? If not what do you recommend?
View Article454 buld question best bang for buck
hey guys I built a 1972 454 for my 1969 impala convert with your guys help, its powerful and im happy with it but for my new build I want more, its 9.5 compression hydraulic roller with 049 heads with...
View Article351C build
hay guys i got a 351 C 4dr about two years ago and i have replace : carb 2v all gaskets valve covers head bolts distributor msd 8.0 hot wires and platunm plugs radiator and hoses power steering pump...
View ArticleHolley Problems
i just got two holley carbs given to me by my grandfather and have no idea what they are CFM wise. the numbers on them are : d4te-9510ana list 2156-1 418 c3te-9510-D list 2156-1 418 2917
View ArticleFinishing up BBC build quench and dynamic compression questions
So I have all the parts to the puzzle .30 454 2 bolt block Arp main and rod bolts on truck rods L2465f pistons 25.7 cc dome 802 heads with big valve treatment an cleaned up Quench is a concern , was...
View Articleidentify these bbc roller lifters
curious what brand these are? Big block chevy hydraulic roller lifters
View Articleblown Stock 350???
I have just bought a 6-71 wieand blower with two 650 holly carbs. for my 1952 chevy 3100 I have a rebuilt stock 350 with a mild cam running 8:5:1 if I really underdrive the blower can I bolt this on? I...
View Articleneed some info
Hi guys.I'm gonna switch from a bbf fox body over to a CHEVY.I'm looking at a 71vega.406 dart pro1 heads.13:1 compression 780 lift cam solid roller car runs on alcohol.guy says it runs 5.80 1/8...
View ArticleElectric fan temp ?
I have a 88 350 Chevy small block that I converted to electric cooling fans. I am running the stock 195 deg. t-stat and have a fan sensor mounted in the t-stat housing (3/8 18 thread). I was using a...
View ArticleTop end not getting oil up from lifters
Bought a performance motor Chevy 383 solid lifter roller cam, a couple of years ago and finally got in my '56 this week. Primed the motor on the stand, adjusted the valves. After setting up the motor...
View Articlecomp cams xfi280 cam in a carbed stroker?
ok guys i may of done goofed. i built up a 383 with the intent to run it with the Lingenfelter super ram based on the mass air flow TPI. Here's the skinny on it 3.75 crank 6" rods srp forged pistons...
View ArticleQuadrajet Question
I was reading several articles online and got some conflicting answers. The late model pre computer controlled Q-jets have the adjustable part throttle. A article I read says the APT also effects idle...
View ArticleAfterfire at high rpm and loss of power
Alright I have a 350 Chevy with at th350 behind it. Pretty much stock brides 1406 edelbrock carb. When accelerating it does fine but when I get about half throttle when I hit a certain point it feels...
View Article302 ford engine
i adjusted the lifters down until they bottom out. the two on no. one cylinder wont tighten down without killind the engine. i cant figure out why unless i have bad lifters. all the other ones will...
View Article56 engine issues
This may be long and somewhat confusing so bare with me. I have a stock 56 Belair 265 cu.in V-8 two barrel carb powerglide. The problem is upon acceleration it falls flat on its face like it is out of...
View ArticleRod Bolt Question
Ive got a 383 SBC that I use for drag racing. I am upgrading my top end on and decided to replace my rod bearings and rod bolts. I replace the mains last year so am not going to mess with them. I will...
View ArticleHeat riser issue
Who out there knows anything regarding the heat riser located on the passenger side at the back of the exaust manifoild? Is this supposed to be closed when the engine is cold and open when warm?
View ArticleTurbosupercharging
Got an interesting question. Like the Air Scout (i'm army) that is on here, I have aviation maintenance training, so I know turbo compounding - a.k.a. Turbosupercharging - is possible. The question is...
View ArticleProject: 1965 Corvair Kelmark V8 - What motor / recipe?
Hello World, First post ever. Revisiting a project started in the 90s by another, bought by me in 2004, worked on feverishly, then left to sit while raising kids, moving/saving bigger house, etc. I've...
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