small block chevy 400
i am building a chevy small block 400 and was wondering the hp ratind i could expect, im putting vortech heads with a 2 inch rise and a turbo set up with a 454 tbi fuel injection and a mild cam, and i...
View ArticleThrottle body services
What do you think of throttle body services that tapper the bore, or increase the bore size and add new bigger thinner butterfly? I like that it is reusing the factory throttle body. Is it worth the...
View Article468 bbc build suggestions on parts
I am building a 468 bbc and would appreciate all the help I can get on making at least 550 hp. It's a 2 bolt main 1973 mark IV, high performance pass stamped on block.9.8 deck stock crank and rods.It...
View ArticleARP Head Bolt Broke
Had noticed that it was leaking...thought when I rebuilt it I had forgotten the sealer...this is #16 in the torque sequence on the passenger side. Then I notice that it had apparently 'backed out' an...
View ArticleRad/Condensor/E Fan & Shroud Distance OK?
I am currently installing a Classic Auto Air a/c system and electric fans in my '65 El Camino with a 350 and TH350 combo. It has a brand new 3 core radiator repro to OEM specs. The a/c condensor: The...
View ArticleCasting/engine numbers
Hello there was just after some info on the casting and engine # on a block a friend has asked me to rebuild casting # 330817 Stamped # 16r448069 # 1212csu Any help would be greatly appreciated
View ArticleFree 327!
I'm thinking of trading a lawn tractor for a 327 (3914660 Block) with 3917291 heads. I got the tractor for free for scrap so if I make the trade I guess you could say I got the 327 for nothing. The...
View Article400 sbc hp estimate
i have 400 bored 30,stock crank and rods with claimer pistons,i'm thinkin of going with 280 magnum comp cam and lifter set,double roller timing set,370 64cc chevy heads,roller rockers,weiand team g...
View ArticleSBF 347 with rich smelling exhaust
New member but been lurking around for a while. I have a 347 in my 65 Mustang that runs pretty good except for this heavy, rich exhaust smell. At this point I'm kind of grasping for a solution. 347 w/...
View ArticleEngine Balancing
I have a rotating assembly for a 383 thats already balanced, but plan on switching out the rods to some Scat i beams that are 14 g lighter than the h beams the kit was balanced with. Will the entire...
View Article4.3 drag engine
Im building a balanced shaft 4.3. Its .030 over and im using the stock crank and eagle forged h beam rods. I need some help with pistons i want 10:1, intake, and carb ideas. Im using casting number...
View ArticleChevy 350 Heads question
I have some Chevy 350 heads 333882 casting and I know that they're from an El Camino I checked out some info on them and they're 70-80 w/1.94/1.50 and 76cc. Do these heads need hardened seats for...
View Articlev8 s10
i have 85 s10 was wondering if anyone has used the headmen long tube 1 pc headers pt.69490 with the motor mounts that u r supposed to use with them pt.4689 dose the engine sit any differnt in the truck...
View ArticleTri power,does it matter what kind of carbs?
Hello all,i want to put me together a tri power set up for a 327 or 350 im going to be getting the edelbrock intake for the carbs but my question is does it matter what kind of rochester carbs to...
View ArticleRochester Quadrajet trouble
Hi. I'm having some trouble with the quadrajet on my 77 camaro. It won't run clean, and when i try revving it goes even rougher and slowly builds up revs. I'v had this problem since about 2 months...
View ArticleTunnel ram extra long risers?
Hey everyone, Has anyone ever run these extra long risers? Or something similar? It seems like a good idea for a street car if you you don't have a hood. I know that spacers can start doing pretty...
View Article69' Chevy 327 rebuild
I have a from what I can find a 69' Chevy 327. I want to rebuild and get at least 300HP out of it. Is what im looking for is what I can use with what I have vs what I need to look into new. I have the...
View Articleedelbrock performer
hello, i have a edelbrock performer manifold on a 305 sbc,, my question is there is only 1 vacuum port on the back of the manifold,can i use a tee fitting to run the vacuum line from the brake booster...
View ArticleEdelbrock advice?
Is there any way an Edelbrock carb can cause intermittent pinging? My stroked 351W has pinged on and off for some time. I've had the distributor apart (MSD billet), tried running with vacuum plugged,...
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