Weird issue that I can't find a word for, does anyone know what this is?
In case it matters: Basically stock, brand new 355 sbc with nice aluminium heads, 650 holley DP, and the smallest thumpr cam. T-5 Manual, and terrible (like 2.43 or something) highway rear end ratio....
View ArticleBonneville Land Speed Racer
the way this site seems to work is by directing a newbie here.... I have been a team partner & car/bike builder for well over 40 years.... We own a Chevy Vega that started life as a stock 4 cyl....
View Article460 head removal
Have decided to remove the head on my 460 to check the valves to try find out why its only missing on 1 cylinder, Before i do so i just want to make sure iv got everything set so could someone please...
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1990 Chevy V2500, TH400 to 700R4 swap
Hello to everyone, I need some information, ideas and help on my project, 1990 Chevy V2500 Suburban, 4x4, SBC350 TBI, TH400. First, some preliminary information about it. I imported the car from USA...
View ArticleMSD magnetic pickup
I have a MSD Pro-Billet distriib. in my 351W with the box, ect. All electronic. Anyway, I just replaced the magnetic pickup in the distrib. a few months ago and it went out again. Is this common or am...
View ArticleToday's Hot Rodder-a different Culture
I can't tell you guys the number of times on here and other forums I read about a guy building something and the words "cheap and budget" creep into the post.I come from a generation where if you...
View Article700R4 line bias valve and pressure regulator.
Hi Guys, I've been doing a lot of research as I prepare to put my 700R4 back together. I read Tony's 700R4 pages and found some interesting points. One thing that Tony talks about is blocking the line...
View ArticleWhat a Score!!
One of my sons lives in Bardstown KY, he and a friend just made a deal to get rid of 215 old cars in a rural farm. He said they were mostly 60-70's cars and trucks, plus a supply of engines, carbs, and...
View ArticleNew here
Hello new here, we have acquired a 1933 ford pickup and look forward to this site for information
View ArticleTrying to guesstimate HP
I'm trying to guesstimate my engines horsepower. Stock bottom end 70's 350, cleaned up rebuilt heads/stock, 294/.510 cam, roller tip rockers, Edelbrock torker intake, Edelbrock 600cfm carb, street fire...
View ArticlePower valves. Some say half your manifold vacuum, some say 2 hg below. Who is...
Half the people I talk too say you cut your idle manifold vacuum in half, and round down to the nearest .5, so with 10hg you want a 4.5pv, etc. The other half of the people I talk to say you want 2 hg...
View ArticleSbc build
i have some questions about a build that i am in the process of Building. i Wanted to know how much horse power you all will think i will be at with this combo (TO THE TIRE) and any advice about the...
View Article69 Firebird Premade Covers
What would you guys charge in your neck of the woods to install premade covers on the 2 buckets and rear bench seat in a 69 Firebird? I hate messin with the premades but its for a good customer. Thanks...
View ArticleLowering an 85 gmc sierra
I need some guidance on lowering my truck, I just want to lower it 3 inches or so just to give it the lowmean racelook. I would like it lowered in the front and back equal. Also what's some...
View ArticleSBC 355 Performance Build
Hey yall Im new to the site. I am building my first performance engine. I will be getting my SBC 350 block back anytime now from the machine shop. Things I have had done to it are, Magnafluxed, the...
View Article700R4 Pressure
Hi All, I have a 700r4 in my GMC Jimmy 6.2 Diesel. It has a transmission that was "GM Certified" rebuilt...it has burned the 3-4 clutches twice. The TV cable is adjusted correctly; however pressure is...
View ArticleMSD 6BTM or 6AL-2 Programmable
I just added a 6 71 Weiand blower to my 383 SBC and wanted to ask which ignition box I should go with. I have a truck mounted Alcohol Injection System (AIS). A key piece of information is my...
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