monte carlo stalling out
hi everyone. I have a 1978 monte carlo. I took the motor out of a 1985 monte carlo ss. It drove perfect for like a year. All of a sudden it started to stall out while i was driving . So i replaced the...
View ArticleDexcool. Did I just flush money??
I'm prepping to start my project's engine here soon. It has a rebuilt 1985 350 sbc with iron vortec heads, aluminum radiator. I had bought and filled the cooling system with Prestone Dexcool before...
View Article1988 pontiac grand prix efi 2.8 to carbonated
can this be done on ebay they have , Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold Base 3785 Chevy V6 2.8L Fits Stock Heads but will that fit pontica 2.8 if it can be done how would i do the spark would chevy...
View Articlesummit ignition box problem
Has anyone had any problems with Summit's digital ignition box? twice now in a years time my car just dies while driving, it starts back up in neutral but I don't know whats causing it and I'm...
View Article350 TBI build, cam and compression thoughts
Hello all, I am totally new to this forum and amazed by the knowledge that graces this site and am seeking some experienced input into an engine I will have built. Although I wish in a way that I was...
View ArticleFuel Pressure Regulator
Hey guys, I'm in middle of putting back together my 340 for my 71 Challenger. I would like to add an adjustable fuel pressure regulator at the carb but really can't find what I'm looking for. Can you...
View ArticleEngine oil cooler
Hi guys, i'm having hard time to keep the engine running at the right temp, i'm thinking about an engine oil cooler wich i guess is a good upgrade and should keep a more stable temp, i installed one of...
View Article302 Block
I'm sure someone on the forum can answer this question. I bought a Ford 302 engine cradle for a motor I'm about to take to a machine shop to have some work done. I put he cradle together and the...
View ArticleBuilding 3.8 Buick
I have in my 1935 Ford Sedan a 1980 Buick 3.8, 30 thousands over and ported heads with four barrel, 2004R trans and 3.35 rear. Lost either a cam or lifter and plan to rebuild but I want more power with...
View ArticleHolley Ultra Double pumper 0-76850BK
Just installed this on my 406sbc in place of my Holley 670 SA and what a great change! But I want to warn future buyers of this carb to look at the secondary pump lever and make sure it isn't touching...
View Article400 2 bolt
Hello my name is Robert and I am new to this I have a SBC 400 plan on building. A 406 or little bigger out of it my plans are brodix heads track 1 solid roller and so on.I'm looking for A 62-65 nova. I...
View Articlemechanical fuel pump cam lobe
hello, i have a mid 80's target master 350 that i pulled from an early 90's pick up truck that had an electric fuel pump. so i have the blocking plate on the block i think that the block is old enough...
View Article406 motor with arp sealeant leaking
I removed each stud 1 at a time cleaned off that arp crap and i mean CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!! The studs had full sealant on the threads when i removed them ,there is no reason for them not to seal except the...
View Article64 Chevy Impala throttle cable for quadrajet
OK I am getting closer and closer to being able to drive this car lol. I need someones advice on how to do my throttle linkage for 64 Impala. I have a 454 w quadrajet and a 700r4 trans behind it. The...
View Article64 Pontiac 389 to 65' Pontiac 389
Hello: I'm looking for a basic answer to my question. I have a set of Edelbrock Aluminum Heads (#61599) for the D-Port Pontiac 389 engine. I also have Edelbrock's 2x4's intake manifold (54501) for the...
View ArticleWill higher octane help?
I'm running 91 octane (thats the highest we have) for my 406, It has 210 cranking pressure & the compression is 10.4. Will it benefit with higher octane or even a 50/50 mix of 110/91?? The timing...
View Articlemore HEAD aches.....
so...i'm 100% done with vortec heads. been thru two sets in a week. both cracked. it's cost me almost $800. we won't go into the dimensions of p'd off i'm in. second set was supposedly just rebuilt....
View Article74 pinto - engine cutting out
Car is a 74 ford pinto station wagon. Totally stock (for now) with a 2.3L 4 cylinder with points type ignition. Has new set of points (problem existed before the points were changed). The problem is...
View ArticleCracked Head Leaking Head Gasket?
Alright guys I have a question, and hope to get some help here. I have 1989*Chevy truck, brand new GM Good Wrench 350 long block assembly roughly 2-3,000 miles on it. Topped off with an Edelbrock...
View Article85 chevy 400
hi guys im new here, i just picked a 85 chevy pick with 350 bored .30 over with fuel injection on rails. i want a big look and alot of lower end touque for a street cruiser not a daily driver. I love...
View Article