327 Decoding
I have done some research as to how I can figure out exactly what 327 engine I have but I am not sure if I understand it correctly. I think I have a 1968 327 (3914660 casting number). 18T247922 partial...
View Article301 to 400 poncho what ALL is needed
im looking at a 79 trans am with a 301 it turbo 350 ,shaker and all that it a all factory stock car with 45000 on it. i wanna pull the 301 when i gt time and drop either 403,400,455 in it and i wanna...
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busted oil galley
496 bbc, eagle stroker kit, studded etc.. i got this motor for nearly nothing and i have been running it in my DD for the past year or so, never driven hard or for even that long. lost oil press...
View Articlehey i have backfiring issues
I have a 76 firebird with a 455 rocket and it backfires heavily and i believe it is fron the carb but there is no soot or anything at all, when i put the gas peddle down.it loses power and.backfires
View Articleprocomp connecting rods and cranks
hey guys im looking for some info on these procomp products heres the rods Procomp Electronics 41253 Procomp 4340 ''H'' Beam Connecting Rods and heres the crank Procomp Electronics 4019 Procomp 4340...
View ArticleSanderson header fit
I finished my roller BBC motor in my T-Bucket, and now installing a brand new set of Sanderson side pipes, I find the flange hits the bottom row of head bolts. They're very generous around the exhaust...
View ArticleHead swap
Ok guys, I got older sbc carbed with the double hump/camel hump heads with no mounting holes taped in head for accessories.I heard I can just throw some vortec heads on which are better anyways and I...
View Article4.3L Vortec to Carb Conversion?
I have a 1926 T coupe that I would like to put a 4.3 chevy v6 in. I have a line on a 48k mile 2000 4.3L vortec engine. My engine knowledge ends with carb motors. My question is: Can I remove all the...
View ArticleMORTEC database back up
For quite some time the MORTEC site has been down. It's now back up and running. From Page #1 the various pages w/casting numbers, etc. can be accessed. Enjoy.
View Article2004 vortec 5.3 water temp problems
I got a 2004 z71 with the 5.3 vortec and whenever the outside temp is over about 70 my engine wants to jump around in temp. It usually runs just below 210 I'd guess about 195 or 200 but when it's 70...
View ArticleHelp????
im just a newbie in the mechanic world and i need some help here i have a 87 camaro with a 85 model 305 in it its 4 barrel quadra-jet alot of the parts have been disconnected and other parts are...
View Articlewater soluble oil, for water/meth injection
Hey everyone, As it starts getting warmer I'm going to hook up the Water/Methanol system on my Subaru WRX. Now a lot of people say its corrosive and I tend to agree. I noticed all the old WWII mixtures...
View Article1999 eldorado with engine problems. Swap ?
i have a beautiful 1999 eldorado of course it has the head bolt issue i found a 2010 deville with 20000 miles will the engine fit in my 1999 eldorado if not what model yrs northstar will fit the 1999...
View ArticleDual or Single Carb?
Hey guys, im in the process of building a 600 hp 496 stroker bbc, Im not sure if I should go with 1 big fat 4 barrel on a victor jr or 2 smaller ones on a tunnel ram, this is for a pro street pickup...
View ArticleLT1 Cooling options for F-body in a conversion...
Hi guys, After I got rid of my B-body engine (spun a bearing) I decided to keep my original setup of a header tank (1999 Chevy Malibu) so I could keep my almost new radiator (a 1996 corvette all...
View Articlezips high riser
I have a 383 sbc with zip high riser, i need help with my belts eng turn clockwise pump needs to turn counter clock wise, this is in my 1940 chevy pickup, i ask before no luck so i reach one more time...
View Articlepoll: timing tape color
My new sbc 350 has no timing marks, after looking at timing tape aval summit/msd/moroso there is white with black numbering.. and black with white numbering what one while timing the engine is easier...
View ArticleCHeVy Vortec 350 . Timing pointer??
can a standard timing pointer be used on these.. as I've been told the crate engines don't come with any?? or am I doing the oil piece of wire bent around a timing cover bolt and homemade pointer trick...
View Articlemetal coolant tank
hi guys, I spoke to my local radiator shop and they recommended to either swap to an F body cooling system (which means new radiator) or find a metal coolant tank to replace my plastic dorman tank:...
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