Trans Oil in oil pan
I have heard where people use to put a quart of transmission fluid in the oil pan when they changed their oil . 4 quarts of oil and a quart of transmission fluid .. this was mostly 283 engines but have...
View Articleneed help - flywheel
Need flywheel help to a newer 1989 305 chevy engine in an 1980 truck; which the bolt pattern for the 1985 and down are different from 1986 and up flywheel patterns. How would l go about doing this? I...
View ArticlePerformer RPM Air-Gap plenum notch
If anybody out there has a Performer RPM Air-Gap laying around, can you measure the length and depth of the plenum divider notch? Would really appreciate it.
View ArticleMatching Intake to Carburetor ???
Does anyone know if a Eldebrock 1406 carburetor will (or can?) fit a 289 intake manifold #C60E-9425A? Thanks for any and all comments or advice. Em/WR
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Carb tuning - LM2 csv file
Up and running after going to twin Edelbrock 750's. All jets and springs are the stock settings. Hooked up the LM2 and went for a ride recording the trip. After a good warm up cruise I ran it through...
View ArticleThrottle response on blower motor
I have 2 750 Quick Fuel blower carbs on my hemi. I am happy with the way it runs and the power it is putting out, but if I crack the throttle off idle (not under load), it does not seem crisp like I...
View ArticleHolley accelerator pump pullover!
I'm posting this to help some of you that may have this problem. Accelerator pump pull over is when the accelerator pumps flow gas at certain RPMs when the pump isn't even actuated by the pump cam....
View Article90 chev trk problem
I've got a friends 90 chev, 4x4, 3/4 T, 5.7 std shift trk. The problem is when you hit the throttle it boggs. Setting still you can roll into it easy and the rpm will go up, on the road you have to...
View Article3300 pound car; want to do 12's in 1/4 mile
What kind of horse power would l need to do to get it in the 12's. I'm thinking 350 or so...Any opinions would be helpful, thanks
View ArticleGathering more info on the motor that came with my 83 Camaro..
So I bought my 1983 Camaro about 2 months ago. Car was running like crap. Did a full tune up and got some casting numbers from it. Im a big 3rd gen Fbody guy. My experience is mainly with L98s, LB9s,...
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This really an inverted dome piston?
Got my MAHLE powerpaks in today. Advertised as an inverted dome.. Looks more like a full circle dish to me. Sure doesent look much like a squish pad, any thoughts? Attached Thumbnails     Â
View ArticleExhaust Sizing Question
This is in general sizing standards the technical specs will be factired in later. I am wondering what size of piping to run in this scenario. Stock setup from header back is : 2.5" piping all the way....
View ArticleTicking sound from Exhaust.
Long story short. Replaced factor rockers with a set of Roller tip cast rockers from comp. While i was in there i noticed that i also had 3 bad lifters. The clips had been broken and are MIA. I...
View Article97 chevy 1500 major loss of power
i have a 97 chevy 1500 that to say is way down on power would be an understatement. it started as the truck had overheated and burnt the head gasket which has been fixed. have done all the basic tune...
View ArticleEdelbrock tunnel ram water leak
Hi I am wondering if I am making a mistake, by taking off my dual quad performer intake, and installing a new edelbrock tunnel ram? I went and let that picture of Edelbrocks chrome tunnel ram get me,...
View Article781 head bolt question
I have a pair of 781 heads on a 454. It looks like one of the head bolts are sunk into the head? In other words the bolt head is flush to the surface of the head. Someone machined the bolt hole and...
View Articlefuely heads on a 327?
I have a pair of gray fuely head that have been port and polished with new powder coating and they look pretty nice. im wondering if they will bolt up to my 327. I got the heads from a friend and i...
View ArticleMilodon or FlowKooler water pump
Anyone have any input on these? I need a new water pump and I just can't choose between the two. I've done some research and the results are about even. I live in Florida and my car is a everyday...
View ArticleRetorquing intake manifold SBC
Hello guys just a quick question here. I have had my small block chevy in my truck for about a week now and after several heat cycles I need to re torque the intake manifold but I have just a couple of...
View ArticleIntake bolts clamping
Intake bolts. Will a grade 8 bolt hold more than a lesser grade at the same 25-30lbs..your spec here.. ? How much more effective would going to intake studs be? I stud my exhaust headers, everytime....
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