Sbc Turbo Build Questions?
So this morning I woke up and thought a turbo'd 55 Chevy gasser would be cooler then a supercharged one, plus id make more power! And cost about the same. The problem is I don't know where to start,...
View Articleover sized rings 350 chevy.
I just though i would mention something that just came back to me. Years ago i bought a 1971 camero from my local dealer who wanted it gone, because it used alot, alot of oil. About a quart every 100...
View Article350 Engine Code?
Hoping someone can help me out. I bought my truck 2 years ago. I was told it's a 350 .30 Over. Pretty sure he said 2 bolt main. The guy said he built the engine him self. well I was looking over the...
View ArticleNew hydraulic lifters
I just received my new hydraulic lifters (dry in the box), and noticed upon inspection that most are already pumped up but some are not, My question is - should I open up the "pumped" ones and empty...
View Articleford 390 fe backfire at startup
ive got a ford fe 390 that backfires when starting up.it has a crane rv cam holley 1850 600 cfm carb long tube headers and 9.5 to 1 pistons it was rebuilt 5 yrs ago.problem started after tossing the...
View Article350 block into 327
A friend of mine was cleaning out his shop and gave me lots of parts. I ended up with a 1968 chevy 307 complete with 305 heads on it and a bare 350 4 bolt main block. Since i have a good 350 block what...
View ArticleLoud knocking when truck starts
Hello all I am starting to have an issue with my 350 SBC that literally just started today. It all started when I pulled over at a gas station after driving 30 minutes on the freeway to fill up. After...
View ArticlePopping and misfiring
I have a 351w with alum 351c heads. It has high compression. The motor was run with a single holley on alcohol and ran fine in my race car. The motor has sat for a while. I put it in my 57 with a new...
View ArticleWhich headers gm b body
I have a 76 buick which is b body frame im about to put a sbc motor into an want to know which long tube headers would fit with no problems, also my heads are angle plug. Thanks
View Article6.2 diesel
I do know this is a hot rod forums but i wanted to ask some questions about the 6.2 turbo diesel. i have a 1982 chevy c30 with a 454 in it and would like a diesel with better fuel mileage. ive been...
View ArticleVortec 454 EGR problem?
Hey guys. I have a problem with my 1996 Chev C-3500, Vortec 454, dually with 133,000 miles. It hauls the race trailer. It chugs like it's missing at steady state cruising. It idles fine and accelerates...
View ArticleBowtie Heads
I have a set of Bowtie phase II heads, part no. 14011034. Are the guides removeable? If so would it be difficult to warm the heads up and knock out the guides and replace them with new bronze guides....
View ArticleLifter Adjustment
I'm trying to do a leak down test on my motor. I have a hydraulic roller cam. How do I put the piston at bottom dead center? What rocker movement am I looking for? Once it's on bottom do I have to...
View ArticleHeaders on bbc
hey guys, just wonderin how many horse-power will like hooker headers gain you on like a 402 or a 454 bbc?? thanks:)
View Articlevacuum secondary or douple pumper
Hey guys, I'm sure you've answered this 100 times. I know this isn't a hot rod question so I appoligize. I have a mildly built 454, I'd guess around 400hp. It is in a heavy 1 ton truck with a 5 speed...
View ArticleNew Intake Manifold/Carb now sputters
Hey guys, I have a 72 Chevelle with a 383 Stroker. I just put on a new Holly Double Pumper, 650 CFM with a Air gap dual plane edelbrock intake manifold. Runs great, but when I punch the throttle, it...
View Articlecarb help
got my 350 back in my truck has a comp cam 268h 650dp carb hard to start when choke is close I have to open it even when cold whats the problem any help thanks
View Article69 gmc daily driver
i have a 350 in it and 3 speed with overdrive but im wanted to get more mpg and keep some power need ideas
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t. p. i problems
hey guys, trying to figure out why my ecm is for speed density,and I am running maf. no knock sensor installed,but wiring is there.runs rich till warmed up then smooths out,but pings.downloading pics....
View ArticleSbc very low oil pressure. Use thicker oil?
Hey guys the 350 in my car has very very low oil pressure at hot idle. Cold idle its very good. Hot idle in gear is literally sitting just over 0 on the gauge. In neutral it comes up to like 4 or 5psi,...
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