Thermostat
HI Is it really mandatory to install a radiator thermostat. My 350 Chevy engine runs perfect with out one. It runs about 180 in winter and 190 summer. Bob
View ArticleJust pure frustration at this point..
Ok guys..just looking for some advice or insight. Either one at this point can't hurt lol. 2 questions..first one is, I am finding condensation under the valve covers and on the rockers and stud...
View ArticleNew Engine and Trans
Hello All I'm gonna replace the engine and trans in my 41 Dodge Coupe this winter . I'm thinking of going with a 350 with a 700r4 trans. I'm going to stay with GM because I will be pulling out a 302 ....
View ArticleI need some help please sbc lovers......
Hello everyone I need some help and Im hoping someone out there with sum engine knowledge can help me. I bought a 86 buick regal two years ago and it had a 307 olds motor in it. after the motor blew i...
View ArticleEducate me on hydraulic lifter preload
The literature that came with my CompCamps XE274H flat tappet cam says to use 1 turn (or .045"*) of preload. Everything I am reading online says to use 1/4-1/2 of a turn. This cam says it makes power...
View ArticleDry sump
If you had all the parts (and I do), would you run a dry sump oiling system on your street rod? Why or why not?
View Article355 old pressure question
This concerns me a little but I'm hoping its nothing. I have noticed if I am rolling on the highway around 3500rpm I have about 55psi. But if I hit the throttle hard to accelerate the pressure will...
View ArticleHeader heat help
I have my headers wrapped with some header wrap from Summitt. It is still very hot in my engine bay. Can I spray over the wrap with that VHT header paint to get better results or just bite the bullet...
View ArticleHelp Identifying SBC 350 Crate Motor TBI
I have a Goodwrench Crate engine that was purchased from GM and installed in 1997 for my 1989 TBI 3/4 ton Truck. I have lost my service records and with it the part number of the engine. My Dad told me...
View ArticleCarb Tuning QF750
Two separate questions: 1. In order to get the best idle, the 4 mixture screws are each turned out 3/8 turn. Is this an indication that something's wrong? I always hear that they should normally be...
View ArticleUnvented Radiator Overflow
:confused: I noticed that about half the aftermarket radiator overflow "catch cans" you can buy are not vented. So, if they are not vented, then how can the excess steam/water get in there? Wouldn't...
View Articlehydraulic lifters to be adjusted on 351w with weiand 6/71 blower
hi all . thought I would start a new thread on this as I asked the question on my older one but its got a bit big now . so the story to now. had oil in plugs 5 and 6 last weekend. worked out it was...
View ArticleHEI Distributor?
Bought another project, car runs good but when running down highway car loses all electrical to I'm guessing the HEI. Engine quits running, and won't fire for about 5 mins. then starts up and runs...
View Article350 Build Cast #3970010
Trying to find out exactly what model chevy my block was originally in. its a common casting #3970010 with: 010 020 184 or 164 near the oil filter. I found H11 / 509 stamped on the 4 bolt back side but...
View ArticlePut a 96 350 vortec in a 91
I have a 96 z71 with a 350 vortec and I want to take that motor and put it in my 91 Chevy. What would have to change on my 91 to do this.
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Hay,more vortec questions..
Hello, I will be replacing my tired engine in my truck with a crate 350 and have a few questions. did g.m. change the bolts to metric the new engine is the '96-02 vortec 350 and the old engine is a pre...
View ArticleGood Electric fan(s)
ok so heres my issue my twin turbo iroc will stay at 165* while idling all day long with both fans running , the minute i start driving it it will reach about 215 which is to hot for my taste. on all...
View ArticleSbc 400 c-26 dual quad
Will adding 1 inch carb spacers improve the performance of this intake (edelbrock c-26 low rise dual quad) on a 400 sbc? The cam is a 250 duration @ .05 / .575 lift, 106 lsa, heads are pocket ported...
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Broken exhaust valve - What caused this????
Ok guys, we had a catastrophy in our new 400 SBC Sprint Car motor this last weekend. We were running 1st place in the A-Main and at lap 12, the car started blowing oil out of the left side header. It...
View Articlesbc 350 valve and push rod problems
Hi I need some help, I resently storted doing some mode to my goodwrench 350 i have in my nova, I started by relacing the cam with the comp high energy 268h (.454 lift both in and ex) i finished that...
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