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Just one ARP rod bolt doesn't feel right during torquing
I wasn’t going to post about this problem, but I guess I can take the expected ragging and although I am fairly certain I already know what I should do, the fact is I’m not sure, so maybe this is worth...
View ArticleIdentifying Holley carburetor
I am trying to revive a 1979 Lincoln Vesailles with a 302 and the variable venturi carb. I just happen to have an old 4bbl Holley carb I got at swap meet many years ago and a friend is letting me have...
View Article1976 built Pontiac 455 pinging!
I have a 1970 cadillac with a 455 pontiac motor in it. stock short block & rotating assembly, large cam, high rise intake manifold ported and polished matching the ported and polished 6x heads,...
View ArticleChevy 1 barrel carborated
How do l go about adjusting the screws at the bottom of the carb? I mean as going all the way in and how many turns out if anyone would know it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks
View Articlecarb tuning
Hey guys, As this is my first build and first time tuning a carb from scratch I need some advice on where to go next... motor specs. 355 sbc 10:1 compression .490" 234@.050 crower cam 64cc 190cc runner...
View Articleold intake question
Ive heard all the stories but i have a torker and a torker2. they fit my cam combo and the hood clearance problem on my nova but are they worth it and if they are which one is better. plus it will add...
View ArticleTried readjusting rockers after cam break-in, only half adjusted correctly?
(sbc 350, hydraulic flat cam\lifters, roller rockers) I recently put in a new cam with 232 at .50 and .480 lift. When putting it in I did an initial valve adjustment that worked well. Now, after 200...
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Gaskets or no gaskets? Chevy 350
Guys - I'm new at building a Chevy engine. (All previous jobs have been on Studebaker L-heads, OHV 6s and the 259/289 V8s.) I'm stuck on something and need a Chevy expert's help, please. On the picture...
View ArticleNeed help deciding carbs and sizes
Hey im buying new carb for my sbc 350 i was wondering what kind of car will be great for my engine in brand and size i had edelbrock 1406 on it already
View ArticleEFI 460 improvments? Possible?
I have a 73 F150 and am considering an EFI 460 swap as I have two of them laying around and the wiring harnesses brain boxes etc... from 88 and 89 models. What I know so far is these engines are farily...
View Articlecan i add a Tee for a 2nd water temp?
my 1994 van 350 temp gage dont work..new sending unit did not help...i changed it to a mechanilal gage and the engine runs rough...so i need the oringial for the 2nd wire on it that goes to the ECM..so...
View ArticleSBC Head Gasket Bore Size Help
I'm looking at buying head gaskets for my Dart SHP 4.125 bore block and noticed by playing around that an old gasket from a 350 fit really well around the bores without being overly large and was...
View Articletail pipes for 88 s-10 blazer
Looking for a prebent tailpipe set for a 88 s-10 blazer with 3 inch duals. Anyone know a part# for flowmaster or another company that fits (direct dolt in or with minor mods) It doesnt matter if it is...
View ArticleMILD cam for 396
Hey guys i just bought a smooth, running 402/396 big block chevy motor that was in a chevy truck. The engine ran good but I plan on putting it into a 71 nova. Now here is where i need your guys help. I...
View ArticleSbc cam id #115871
Hello guys ! I recently bought a 79 Camaro Z28 with a 350 sb. I have no idea what the cam shaft is and would appreciate any help out there. There is no name just a bunch of numbers/ stamped on the end...
View ArticleMaybe someone here can help
I'm pretty new here and I'm in the process of firing up my 40 Ford pickup. It has a 4.3 TBI and the TBI wiring is from Painless Performance. The engine runs but poorly. It is running very rich, it'll...
View Articlebuilding a wcfb 2x4 setup
I was wondering what the best way to build a 2x4 setup using Carter WCFBs would be. Can I use a couple of single setups that are close to the same CFM and lose the choke on one. And put the same...
View ArticleBbc cam question
I have a question for u cam experts. Bullet race cam referred me a hydraulic roller cam 249/255@50 304/312 650/650 110. the setup I have is a bbc 468 10.5 srp pistons 6.135 rods aluminum bowtie heads...
View Articleedelbrock rpm manifold modification
I saw a video some time ago from carjunkietv.com were they dyno test edelbrocks manifolds and they show the rpm with a mod were they cut the interior plenum wall and the thing pulls number similar to...
View ArticleTrying figure out what engine to buy
I have a 73 mach1 and I'm thinking about putting in a newer motor with a computer so ill have the chips put in r should I just stick to a 429 that I have
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