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Edelbrock Intake Manifold Install
Make: Chevrolet Model: Impala SS Year: 1964 Engine: 327 cui This is my first attempt at swapping out a intake manifold and I need a little direction. Problem: Old Edelbrock intake (12 years) cracked....
View ArticleMechanical Oil Temperature Gauge question
I have an old Stewart Warner mechanical oil temperature gauge. The lead for the sending unit is a hard wire /cable but is too short since this is going in a Corvair and the gauge is designed for a...
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 Articlejust cc'd the pistons and heads
just got done with the heads and pistons.the pistons held appox. 22.5cc's (dished) and the heads toped off at 65cc's .the block has zero piston to deck height .this is in a 421sbc 4.155 bore by 3.875...
View ArticleConfused about carbs, need help!
I've searched this forum quite a bit and I think I have a basic understanding of carbs. My confusion comes from several sources of conflicting information so I'll give all the information I can about...
View ArticleGraphite intake gaskets - Sealer or no sealer?
I've got these Victor Reinz Nitroseal graphite impregnated intake gaskets for my 347. So, the question is, do I install these things dry or what? There are no specific installation instructions with...
View ArticleOverheating due to chrome engine parts?
I'm building a 454 bbc & I've just started ordering parts for it & I was looking to dress the motor up alittle with some chrome pieces (intake, carb, valve covers, etc) but was informed that...
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Help To Identify A Carter Carb
Found this carb in my dad's workshop and have no idea what it is! Can anyone identify it for me? Thanks Attached Thumbnails     Â
View Article1996 c220 mercedes engine problem
The wiring harness has been replaced but now car engine surges Will ramdomly rev up even after warmed up Happens when in drive then you get NO Throttle response till you restart car How to Fix
View ArticleHelp with ceramic piston and valve coatings
Has any one tried this coating. They also sell a baked in coating not sure if there is any difference. Cerakote Coatings: C-186Q Piston Coat I want to coat my piston tops and valve heads was thinking...
View ArticleFel Pro 1003 Head Gasket Coolant Hole
I assembled my 327 and installed it in car. Not started yet. Long story but I pulled the heads and am installing new Fel pro 1003 head gaskets. Instructions say to drill a 7/16" hole in block between...
View ArticlePower steering bracket problems swapping sbc to bbc in gbody
I'm trying to put a 454 into my gbody Malibu, what power steering brackets do I need to keep everything in line with a long water pump?
View ArticleI'm doing A 400 rebuild
I'm rebuilding a 400 ci sb. The heads were cracked and I have a good rebuilt set of 350 heads. They don't have the small steam holes like the 400s. Is there any way I can modify them to fit the 400...
View ArticleMy 408 sbc build
2 bolt main 400 block bore .40 over kb pistons 7cc 2 relief flat top piston skat steel crank 5.7 rods dart pro 1 200cc 72cc 2.02 1.6 alumium heads, 750 holly dp, comp cam xr 282 hydro roller cam roller...
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lean mixture?
Hi guys, i just finished the build up of my 355 GM first gen, it has an Howell TBI using stock GM components, engine is mildly modified with the pathetic common components like Edelbrock performer...
View ArticleFlathead 6 smoking and blowby
I have started by 1940 Desoto for what Im guessing in over 10 years. The oil looked fresh and had good even compression readings. Oiled the cylinders and spun a few times before the first start. Car is...
View Articleeldelbrock street tunnel ram 7110 flow chart
Anybody have any flow numbers or other specs for a eldelbrock street tunnel ram model 7110? We don't need to get into all the different carb sizes etc just looking for some flow numbers for the manifold.
View ArticleFlowmaster or ?
What's a good "muffler" for a streetable gasser? Running flowmaster 10's on 1 5/8" headers now but going to 2" headers. I've heard some bad commits on flowmasters. I'm guessing restrictive? As to...
View ArticlePipe or boxed crossmember
So I'm putting a chev 350 into my 53 gmc pickup so now I have to replace my crossmember. what I was wondering is whats the difference between using a boxed plate crossmember to using a single piece...
View ArticleNew Fuels
Can anyone tell me about these new fuels? E85, E15 and a new one in Calif. E10. Good, bad or indifferant.
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