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406? Is that the 400 SBC? That would be cool however I live in Canada, Manitoba to be specific. People here horde the crap out of engines and cars...
Yeah that’s a really good analogy that equates really well. By adjusting pin position you can really run any rod. I was trying to get at exactly...
Holy!! Thank you for your reply! Okay so you cleared up a few things for me. I didn’t realize those strokers that used 5.565 rods were the ones I...
Lol the Hippies, yeah I had 2.56s with a stock 350 and TH350 getting 21 mpg. Seems like trying to say one engine is better than another is only a...
im still not entirely sure what you are saying. but I wonder if you are referencing that too small of rods could also pull the piston too far...
Hey Butch! That is incredible! Thank you for sharing that, like I said this is the kind of answer I am looking for. I can’t believe that they were...
What I mean by tightening the Circle is that the the rod is an extension of the stroke. If you shorten the rod you should be bringing it closer to...
By bleeding edge you mean CR loss because of slap. That is a clearance issue. I have never read about increased slap with a shorter stroke. But...
Actually I guess dished would be better if you were .02 closer to the deck eh
That’s the answer I was looking for thank you. Could domed pistons also be used or would the exact specs you referenced be ideal
Well yes stroke definitely does affect the tightness of rotation, but I just wonder if anyone has ever used a shorter rod in a 350. Without...
I know for sure you are correct about the length increasing TDC time though.
See I was under the impression that the longer rod made for a slower piston speed so it reduced rpm. My thoughts immediately went to the DZ302...
Hi, Just out of curiosity what if any would be the benefits of a 350 with 5.6 rods and the proper height pistons (taller)? Obviously you would...
hi, I’ve got a set of 1965 461 heads and am wondering what reach spark plug can I use? Is .750 inches too big? Thx
Looks like I just did. After all pushrod geometry is calculated using a checker, which is just the missing side of a triangle.
Yeah, that was the measurement of arm height on the stud centered on the valve spring. I bet if you were to take a 1.6 ratio or 1.7 they would...
I just wanted to save driving. I do appreciate the responses though.
I just figured it out Inches: The Cam intake lift is 4.60, The Stud length I pulled with a measureing tape and it was a rough pull mind you....
Yes I have hear of the KISS principal. Gene Simmons kicks all the dumbasses out of the band and becomes a millionaire due to intelligence. I live...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Well, I’d like to switch to full roller rockers (1.5) at some point but in the meantime I am putting in a higher duration and...
Removing the manifold for dropping the lifters? Also aren’t I supposed to start it and bring it up to 2000-2500 rpm immediately? I’ve played with...
Hi, So I’ve been reading and watching lots of videos on how to do a camshaft break in. Now I have to questions: 1. Is there a way to determine...
That is a manly looking power plant
Alright so before we get started here I just need to put it out there I am well aware that 441s are smoggers AND heavy cast iron... That being...
Probably a little late to this party but your rear end ratio is more important than your compression ratio. I know this from personal experience...
This is a perfect answer thank you so much for sharing that experience! I’ve heard a lot of guys go with 3.73s and since you have the over drive...
Joe H can you reply again please? It’s not showing up here on the blog
Yes and probably the better of the two options (run the heads and slap any ol ods in vs get 1.5-1.55 roller rockers with matched rods ) is to wait...
Is the Carb number a stamp # on the rockers? Otherwise how did you calculate push rod diameter and length necessary? Thank you Denny
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