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On a GM 4.3 is the drivers side front cylinder #1? Then do I just trace my #1 spark plug wire to where that wire attaches to the cap and have the...
Not rodding related I guess but here goes. I was working on my wifes truck our 1994 Olds Bravada. I was running rough so I went to take the EGR...
I went and saw the motor, which is still in the 69 camaro. It ran real smooth, didn't knock or smoke, didn't stumble when given gas. I am just...
Anyone ever used one in a mild 400 horse application? Are they weak? Good or bad for a drag racing manual trans?
I was told it does not smoke. I would like to pull a valve cover and get the casting numbers off the heads, but I might get some looks if I ask...
in Houston I'm at about sea level. Well I am going to look at a running 350/350 combo in a 69 camaro. The guy said the block and engine have not...
Is there anyway to determine approximately what the compression ratio is on an engine by putting a compression tester on it and doing some sort of...
What the hell does this mean on Ford cylinder heads specifically cleveland engines?:confused:
I know the 406 was a steal I am kicking myself for it:mad: , what about this engine though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 bolt main, fresh rering/bearing/cam etc. New crank rods. block tanked, rehoned. small dome pistons hypers 5.7 scat rods, scat mid series...
1)Not sure what I want to use, to be honest, power to 7000 will be more than enough. 2) 62 Falcon stripper 3)Chevy small block preferably 383,...
So because it would being going in a stripped out 62 falcon with 3.73 or higher gears I would be fine with 64ish cc heads...
Anyone else?
If a flat top is a flat top why do I want large cc combustion chambers? Wouldn't that put the 400 back in the same situation it was in during the...
So Dave Lewis is against a 400 with a solid cam, and Unclee(fellow Houstonian) recommends a solid cam in a 400. Someone mentioned to use a torque...
Why should I not run a solid cam with a 400?
So when I look for heads to run with my solid flat tappet cam, should I look for heads with seat pressures made for hydraulic flat tappet cams,...
This is a good point...
Why do they have steam ports or whatever?
world motown 220cc heads for small block chevy - $675 Motown Iron 220cc intake runners, ManleySevere Duty 2.05 x 1.65 valves, Angle plug,...
Anyone ever run one? I am going to take a look at this one, think it is a deal? 406 shortblock cheap - $800 817 block .30 over, fresh hone,...
670 Street Avenger is garbage in my opinion, there is one on my Dad's Factory 5 cobra with a 347 stroker edelbrock heads, air gap intake, all...
What if anything needs to be done to convert a 60's 289 (SBF)hydraulic cam to a solid cam? Gear drive too?
I always thought small block fords were wore out around 120k, burning oil etc. It seems that way anyway, with mustangs, broncos and F-150's...
Anyone else think I should pass up a complete 289 with a C4 hooked to it for $300 because of this? If I don't go with this engine I am going to...
I will have to ask the guy at the shop. I do know it has been punched .60 over so this is it as far as rebuilds for the most part. It also has...
For cost I might buy this 289 off this customer of mine for the gasser. I would need to add solid cam, gear drive and tunnel ram. He said the...
So should I find an econoline axle? I got a friend that is junking the front suspension on his 54 Chevy, could I use anything off that?
What is the easiest way to go about putting a straight axle in my 62 Falcon Gasser project? I bought some blueprints off some guy off ebay to fab...
So find a Mustang axle you say??? What years will work? Any problems with durability? What do you run for a posi? Spool, locker, limited? I...
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