Chevy Engine Forum Discussions

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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:01:09 -0500

What size drill bit should I use?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:01:09 -0500
I want to drill and tap a hole in my carb spacer plate, the fitting is a 1/8-27 NPT. I've been scouring the internet looking at charts for the correct drill bit but the charts list 1/8-40 or 44 and recommend a 7/64 bit. Do you think I would be okay u...

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Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:00:41 -0500

Blower question

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:00:41 -0500
How feasable would it be to run an 8-71 on my 10:1 489ci with about 5lb of boost and using a 93/kemco mix? Or, would it make more sens to convert it to Methanol and run like 10-15lb of boost (or even more) I really don't want to open up the motor. It...

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Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:03:40 -0500

Comp Thumpr HR Cams?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:03:40 -0500
I've been hearing alot of not so good things about the Thumpr series of hydraulic roller s; all I've heard is they're great for the sound, but dont do squat for performance. Have an...

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Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:04:07 -0500

candy apple red used 30046

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:04:07 -0500
The brakes are in near mint shape as are the doors, and the tail lights. You should contact other purchasers who purchased a car from the seller . If they will not, then forget about it. When you put together your budget, be sure to transportation co...

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Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:02:40 -0500

How much for this 383?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:02:40 -0500
My 406 had crappy smog heads. One started leaking water down the #3 exhaust valve. I pulled my engine apart with intentions of replacing the top end but found the block drain holes clogged and that the last rebuild was much further back in history th...

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Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:36 -0500

71 SS454 El Camino fan clutch question

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:00:36 -0500
I have resto moded a 71 SS 454 Elco including a complete new late model GM BB serpentine belt system replete with a CS130 Alt, A/C and a reverse flow water pump. really a slick setup-something GM should have done in the seventies as it has reduced op...

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Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:01:59 -0500

Rocker question...

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:01:59 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: 80z28philPost Time: 12-22-2008 at 11:56:59 AM...

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Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:21 -0500

Help Setting Initial Timing on Chevy V8

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:21 -0500
I've got my motor back together with some new valvetrain parts. I have the initial timing (no centrifugal and no vacuum advance) set around 16 deg BTDC @ about 700 RPM. I think there are several theories and methods of setting the initial timing. ...

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Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:00:41 -0500

double hump heads

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:00:41 -0500
still looking for heads 64cc found yet another pair on ebay they say rare double hump off a 350. what is the story about double hump what does that mean?...

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Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:01:23 -0500

carburator

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:01:23 -0500
i'm trying to decide wheather or not i should leave the 2 barrel on my 1967 chevelle malibu or if i should on a 4 barrel? any thoughts?...

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Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:02:46 -0500

paint on flywheel

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:02:46 -0500
About to have the 454 installed in the 72 I am in the process of ing parts. Any reason to or not to paint the flywheel?...

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Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:07 -0500

Pulling/Putting engine and tranny in together?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:00:07 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: jayfirePost Time: 12-21-2008 at 09:29:57 PM...

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Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:02:15 -0500

Brodix Track 1 Heads Intake??

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:02:15 -0500
I have a 350SB with track 1 heads, brodix hv1000 intake and running a street avenger 770. The have flat top positions with 10:1. I am hearing that the carb & intake is too big causing it to run rich. I have replace injectors from 72, to 62 & 53. ...

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Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:07:38 -0500

SBC rear main journal specs & limits for taper - can anyone help

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:07:38 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: caribbean camaroPost Time: 12-23-2008 at 12:05:27 PM...

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Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:48 -0500

what causes the lifter bore area to erode

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:48 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: transammanPost Time: 12-04-2008 at 09:02:32 PM...

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Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:01:53 -0500

Edelbrock RPM Air gap

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:01:53 -0500
Need to know if Edelbrock RPM air intake w/ holley carb. will fit under Stock 67 SS hood w/ 396 eng. They look to be a little tall. Does anyone know for sure?...

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Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:55 -0500

Cam button??

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:55 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: CarNDrvrPost Time: 12-03-2008 at 11:06:20 PM...

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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:27 -0500

400 Small block/vortec heads

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:27 -0500
Long story short, I scored a recently rebuilt small block 400. I am going to drop it into my 72. I have heard that a set of iron vortec will be a really good addition to t...

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Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500

Anyone know about the Chevy HOT-CAM?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: gregpeddiePost Time: 12-04-2008 at 11:50:15 AM...

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Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:03:12 -0500

Cranks

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:03:12 -0500
What is the difference between a 396 crank and a 427 crank??? Thanks Jan...

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Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:01:44 -0500

Engine Position Help Needed

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:01:44 -0500
Need some help folks. Bought a 70 Elky with a 454 that I presently cleaning up all the hacks through the years and one of them deals with the engine positioning in the engine bay. The Elky had some homemade engine mounts which had the engine sitting ...

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Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500

Smoke and water, cant find the problem

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: ineed73partsPost Time: 12-05-2008 at 01:30:13 PM...

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Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:00:30 -0500

L34 clone update pics...

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:00:30 -0500
here is where we are as of last weekend. ready ffor shortblock to go to the shop from pistons ,rings & bearings. If I have any $$$ left, I MAY put it on the dyno.... p.s. Please see my post re choosing compression for this rig... I may go 8.5-1!!!!...

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Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:00:08 -0500

orange red used 60797

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:00:08 -0500
Research a collector car before you decide to bid on, particularly with American muscle cars.
Serious players only thank you. It is located at my garage in Alabama. Now you can see that I am giving it away when you consider all the extras!

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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:00:06 -0500

Anyone using Edelbroks E-Tech Vortecs

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:00:06 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: andymillerPost Time: 12-04-2008 at 06:26:33 PM...

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Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500

I give up lookin...

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:01:58 -0500
CRAP, I know I saw it on a link from this site but I can't find it to save my life now. :mad: There is a TBI injection setup that looks like a carb, even the metering rods were stuck in the sides under covers to look like float bowls. Anyone know wha...

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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:19 -0500

I Hope I Can Soak My TBI Injectors In Carb Cleaner!

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:19 -0500
My entire TBI carb is plugged and I'm soaking everything. I hope this won't destroy the injectors. If it does, I need new ones anyway....

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Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:01:45 -0500

block front pad stamp

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:01:45 -0500
on a baltimore car ,1970 chevelle with a ls6 motor should both the engine suffix code and vin stamp be in the upright position on the front pad......

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Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:02:06 -0500

Power steering pump pulley

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:02:06 -0500
Where can i get a power steering pump pulley for my 70 ss 454 no a/c car? i can't seem to find one....

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Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:02:20 -0500

Holley Nozzle types

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:02:20 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: jamieg285Post Time: 12-05-2008 at 04:52:31 AM...

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Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:00:36 -0500

my 350 + cash for vortec 355?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:00:36 -0500
my friend recently built a 355 with vortec heads. port and polished. new rebuild kit. elgin 286? cam. new crank. street oil pump. 3 angle valve job. edelbrock intake. he wants my 350 thats in my car now plus 350 bucks for it. he is sellin cuz he bout...

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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:03:26 -0500

Top End Rebuild For Newbie....

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:03:26 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: MarcZPost Time: 12-03-2008 at 02:14:49 PM...

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Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:02:08 -0500

How Big is to Big ?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:02:08 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: VituccPost Time: 11-13-2008 at 06:22:39 PM...

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Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:01:43 -0500

pyrometer carb tuning

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:01:43 -0500
hey guys changed my 406 sbc from alky to race gas ( was on alky when i bought it) and still have the pyrometer hooked up and working...anyone got a link or any info to utilize it to tune a carb?? thanks - joey...

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Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:00:50 -0500

Gear noise in oil pan

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:00:50 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: MR71RSPost Time: 11-14-2008 at 11:05:49 PM...

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Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500

Can I save these lifters? Can I sand them?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500
About 4 years ago I purchased a cam and lifters directly from Lunati. They have been stored in my heated bedroom since new. I decided to check them out tonight and wasn't pleased. This is what I saw. The cam looks perfect by the way. Can I use fine ...

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Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:04 -0500

Differences B'Tween 14014415 and 416s

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:04 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: bluebetsy02Post Time: 11-15-2008 at 11:01:23 AM...

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Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:11 -0500

i need some head input, money vs. vortecs vs 461's

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:11 -0500
as title says, now that the car is sleeping for winter its time for some work, i want new s i have 2 local options: Forsale freshly rebuilt set of camel hump 461 cas...

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500

oil pump

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500
bringing my 350 to machine shop tommorrow. can anybody give me som tips? i am what is a good oil pump to replace the stock one?...

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Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:01:20 -0500

compression ratio

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:01:20 -0500
Can anyone tell me how to find out what compression ratio my engine is. It is a 350 cu in-with flat top pistons, 1965 camel hump heads,194 intakes and 150 exhaust. Thanks...

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Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:00:04 -0500

navy blue 57834

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:00:04 -0500
This could be the most important rule of all. The rear crossmember has been fiddled with with a notch for a crossflow radiator. The fender seems to have been lightly dinged and patched quickly. The wheels are in exceptional shape as are the doors, an...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:00:13 -0500

EGR Blockoff

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:00:13 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: SpeedAddict02Post Time: 11-15-2008 at 12:24:43 AM...

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500

Motor Mount Replacement

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:07 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: Johns79Z28Post Time: 11-14-2008 at 02:16:29 PM...

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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:01:23 -0500

Figuring out this engine

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:01:23 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: BTTB71SSPost Time: 11-13-2008 at 10:25:28 PM...

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:10 -0500

Pistons needed

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:10 -0500
Looking for a set of pistons for a 396 11:1 forged 40 over, I believe the TRW # is L2242, any help would be great, thanks....

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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:01:50 -0500

496 on a two bolt block?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:01:50 -0500
Would you bother building a 496 with a two bolt block or just buy another, stronger block? It's already bored .060 so part of the work is done. The block is perfect from what I can see and I put 2000 trouble free miles on it as a 468 this past summer...

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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:02:36 -0500

non chevelle problem

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:02:36 -0500
I have 93 Olds cutlass cannot keep a fuel pump in it. I have had a bosch ,delco, what ever napa sells they last a few months and go out.I do not run the tank low, it has a new fuel filter, the tank is clean,any idea what might cause this? the car ha...

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Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:00:05 -0500

Ever seen a factory windage tray come loose?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:00:05 -0500
I have! Tearing down the old small block to part it out, and saw something interesting in the ! If you look at the 3 marks in the middle rail on the oil pan y...

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Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:02:37 -0500

Reproduction Power Steering Pump?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:02:37 -0500
I have a 1969 Chevelle SS 396. It has manual . I am interested in switching to Power Steering. I found that rebuilt original power steering pumps are hard ...

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:01:43 -0500

Anyone using the March 22050 pulley kit?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:01:43 -0500
If so can you post a pic of the backside of the power steering pump mounted on the engine? I want to see if the return line HAS to curve inward toward the engine or can it turn out toward the fender. I'm hooking up Hydroboost and would like the best ...

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