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We've got a 261 Chevy build going using the 261 crank and Ross pistons. We're leaning towards going with 270 GMC rods but curious what others...
I was visiting with some Hambers the other night and they convinced me to start a build thread on this little fed dragster I'm building. I always...
I'm getting ready to take some American Racing (15x8.5) magnesium 5 spokes to the tire shop to have some Towel City slicks put on them. I'm...
Curious if anyone has any experience with using stock Buick V6 pistons in a .060" over 261 Chevy. We're planning on using GMC rods but I'm trying...
Thinking about headed out to Salina for KKOA. I see where they list a boat load of hotels on their web-site (which is awesome) but just curious...
A couple of years ago we bought a '58 Nomad that the previous owner had installed a front disc brake conversion on from The Right Stuff. All of a...
Just had a Delco-Remy generator rebuilt by Rusty at www.speedoservice.com and the service was outstanding!! Within a day of receiving the...
So I know there are some that swear by this Petronix stuff….but how hard is it to undo it and go back to points??? I haven't researched it yet...
Any ideas for how to remove the ignition key tumbler WITHOUT having the ignition key. All my searches indicate I need to have the key to get the...
A pretty decent pair of magnesium American Racing part # 71460 5 spokes. 14x6's - 5 on 4 3/4" with a 3 3/8" backspace. All threads and bolt holes...
I seem to recall an old Hamb tech thread on how to extend stock Chevy (58-64) A arms. I've got a '58 Nomad that we lowered by cutting the springs...
I picked up this Mallory 12 volt Volt Master coil and could use some help with its application. The resistor on the negative terminal has me...
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First things first...I'd like to say thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU to Mike Nicholas, his family and friends for putting on an amazing event...
I'm needing some 15x7's made with a 2.5" backspace and wondering if anyone might have any ideas on who can make them. Wheel Vintiques (no bash on...
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I'm in the market for a set of Supremes and I looked thru the index (damn there's some good vendors) but didn't see anybody that carries Supremes....
I'm looking for some 7 inch (preferable pie crust) slicks and was wondering what rock I may have left unturned. These would not be for a everyday...
Will a 1958 348 3x2 intake fit 409 heads or only 348 heads? I've been searching (yes even 348-409.com) and haven't found a answer. Plus I prefer...
I'm looking for information on what's involved with putting a 409 in a 59 El Camino that currently has a 283. I assume motor mount locations...
My rebuilt SW fuel gauge works great but for some reason I keep blowing Runtz voltage reducers and loose power to the gauge. I've gone thru 3 of...
I've never seen this before. The interior retainining clips on some lifters broke. I got back from the hamb drags and pulled the side cover...
I seperated the engine and tranny (292 chevy 6 and th350) and converter came with the engine. Okay kind of wierd but no biggie but upon further...
I'm curious if anyone is running a .060" over 292 Chevy 6 (301) and if they have any heat problems. Leo's book talks about .060" as being the...
With the way the center is cast into it I thought it might be Super Bell but Pete and Jakes confirmed their biggest drop is ~4". This looks to...
I'm mocking up a 327 in a Model A frame and I noticed my Hurst engine mount hits the timing chain cover when installed. Figured that was no...
Guys, I'm trying to find a source for tunnel ram stacks/air cleaners like this? Or what's everybody running besides the speedway ~4 inchers....
I thought this would be easy enough but where can I get a set of baby moon hubcaps for 49 thru 53 chevy wheels? The wheels have the clips and...
I've got a 194 chevy head that we've put in lumps, milled .040, 1.94 intakes, 1.6 exhaust, pinned studs, bowl work, unshrouding valves, etc and I...
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