Duzy of a fuel supply problem
Working on a stock 1973 Vega, which has an in tank fuel pump. It stopped working after the car sat up for a while, so I boiled the tank out, and installed a new fuel pump and filter. Blew out the gas...
View ArticleGen III Hemi Swap
:)Trying to find external measurements for Gen III 6.1 L Hemi. Considering swap into my '34 Chrysler Cpe. Can anyone help with this? Thanks.
View ArticleToyota
I have a Toyota that starts up well you can drive it, get to where you are going turn it off but then it wont start for a long time... any suggestions as to what it may be? we have replaced just about...
View Article89 gmc suburban
My burban is running rough. at first she was cutting out as I was going up hills, but when I would take my foot off the gas then put it back on she would go again.Now when I start to go down hill and...
View Articlemild 454 initial and total timing question
got a mild 1972 454 bored 30 over with some small domed pistons so its 460ci with 9.3 to 1 compression, small howards 120245 hydraulic roller cam 225/231 at .50 278/284 adv duration 567 578 lift. 1 3/4...
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g body engine mounts
I have a g body frame that I'm looking to put a 350 on. The person who owned the truck before me (48 Chevy) placed some spacers between the clam shell mounts and the frame (pics attached). I'm looking...
View Article350 vs 400 pontiac engine ID
Recently bought a 69 Firebird and was told it is a 400 CU Pontiac engine. This is my first Pontiac and would appreciate any info as far as telling the difference between a 350 and 400. Thanks for any...
View Article84 chevy truck, good battery but wont start?
Truck stop turning on but the battery shows to be good. What would be the next thing to check? I have a volt meter inside the truck hooked to the fuse block that shows dead. I also have a hand held...
View Articlechevy small block head decking
how much material can i take off a 64cc "fuelie" head before the intake runner should be cut?
View ArticleHP estimate new 468 comb
I know there are a few calculators out there, was wondering if someone would mind plugging in my numbers for a HP estimate 468 10.0 to 1 820 ovals, 2.19, 1.88, pocket ported with a bit of runner...
View Articlefailed cam lobe
well it finally happend to me. i built a really cool marine engine two years ago it was a 355 flattop pistons 10-1 with a 214-218 110lsa reed cam. sounded great through the 8 inches of exhaust whene i...
View ArticleCan I use stock Dist gear on MSD Type?
YES -- I did read through at least 100 posts on the distributor gear topic! I still don't see how anything can be wrong with transfering the stock gear from the original HVS(distributor) in my Chevy...
View ArticleLS engine swaps
I see alot of ls and vortech engine swaps done lately in older cars and trucks, is there a link somewhere that breaks down the horsepower and torque figures of the different ls motors and what cars and...
View ArticleShake at idle 4.3 V6
I have a 4.3 Chevy V6 TBI in my 40 Ford pickup. I know they aren't the smoothest running engines in the world. I have just got the truck running and driving. While in park if you're sitting in the cab,...
View Articlechevy 355 low compression question?
OK guys I am new here and looking for help. I have a Chevy 355 that is in my dirt track car. We were having problems with it blowing blue flames out exhaust and popping on deceleration. We thought it...
View Article315 Poly bellhousing bolt pattern
I just purchased a 1957 D100 with a 315 Poly and 3-speed. The engine is clapped out. I have been trying to find out if a 318 LA or even better a 318 Poly will bolt in and up to the transmission /...
View Articlestuck holley metering plates?
is there a trick to this. I got them off.. but there must be an easier way. rubber faced mallet, got one off.. the other I needed a puddy knife and hammer.. and slowly work around the block.. tricks???...
View ArticleSummit Racing Camshaft Quality
This question has probably been here on the board plenty of times, but I still wan't to hear what you have to say about this product ? I have been searching for information about these, is anyone here...
View ArticleShorty headers for 66 Fairlane?
I am looking for some headers for my 66 Fairlane. I was wondering if anyone knew of some good shorty headers that would work for my car/engine? I had ordered some full-length ones that I thought would...
View Article383 problems
Hi guys I got sbc 383 that sounds like the timing is off. The engine is pretty shaky but every once in awhile there will be a big shake. I'm thinking its detonation. Also it starts backfiring pretty...
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