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I plan on trying ported - I admit it goes against the grain - manifold vacuum has been drilled into me for so long, its a bit like deciding I like...
So, for the PV, I switched it out to a 4.5, versus the stock 6.5. The cam makes around 11HG at idle but that drops to 6-ish when in gear with a...
Well, I also have a 57 chevy and 63 Thunderbird..... my wife wont let me buy anything else....something to do with insufficient room.....whatever...
I haven't done a leak-down test yet - was trying to find a leak-down set locally today but no luck. I'll try that though. Its odd, in many ways...
I've never used polylocks before, so I did a little reading and I came away with two recommended approaches from OEMs as well as folks like us on...
Morning - just closing the loop on this one - Result?......nut backed off. So in short - I just didn't adjust it right. I was able to move the...
OK, that sounds more optimistic - a little irritating given that its a brand new head with new springs, but heck, I'll take it. Fingers crossed...
LOL....sort of...Given that the engine seemed completely unphased, with no additional noises, RPM drops or other signs aside from the loud click,...
Correct break-in lube yes, and comp-cams break-in oil, changed after 25 minute break-in run at varied RPM 2200 - 3500 and then refilled with more...
Afternoon all - Yesterday I was doing some work on my SBC 350 (details below). Specifically, I was re-jetting my Holley 770 SA, changing out the...
Thank you all for the replies. I'll go ahead and install. Also, for anyone facing a similar issue (or should I end up needing a different vacuum...
Thanks Falcongeorge, thats actually the "low vac" modulator I ordered, but the only comment I've been able to find indicates it still needs around...
Hello folks - First a big thank you for all the help, I've been picking tips out of these forums for a while, so thanks. Now to my latest...
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