In need of T-350 crossmember for 85 Grand Prix
I have an 85 Grand Prix with a CHevy 350 engine and Chevy TH350 trans swapped into it. My original crossmember is not reaching the transmission mount by about 3 inches. Any ideas on what i should do???...
View ArticleWhat's "Turbo" about turbo 350 and turbo 400 tranny's?
Ever wonder why GM called their 350 and 400 transmissions "turbo"? I seem to wonder about these things, for reasons I am not sure of. John
View Article406 Break in oil additive choice??
Hey guys, finaly got the pan on and about to prime the egine for it's first start up. :drool: I've heard lots of different oils and additives for breaking an engine in. Just wondering what some of your...
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1995 chevy 3200
havea 1955 chevy truck with 37k original miles looking to sell for 8000 obo runs and drives great rat rod style. great truck just looking to sell has newer 350 motor in it and auto trans. number to...
View ArticleV-8 conversion
I have a 97 Dodge Dakota w/4 cylinder & 5 speed. What kind of problems will I encounter in changing over to small block MOPAR(318/360) and automatic overdrive? Will the rear end currently in it...
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GM Brake Booster
Can the pedal shaft end of one of these be removed and changed...I acquired a new chrome unit with a threaded pedal end and the one out of my G Body Cutlass has a eye on the end of the shaft...I know...
View ArticleAmp
I post in my journal and the letters AMP show up more the once and a while sometimes in a row, like" AMP, AMP, AMP wwhats going on? Jester
View Article1969 Firebird, panhard bar with leafsprings?
Would a panhard bar work with a sway bar and leaf springs on a 1969 firebird? How hard with this be to build and weld in myself?
View Article3D laser scanning
Does anyone know of engineering shops in the western US that can scan a scale model of a car and then transfer data to a CNC cutting machine to make fromers for a full scale body plug? I want to...
View ArticleEngine diag 318 dodge
Hello --- Newby Me--- I own a dodge B250 with a 318 manufactured in 9/93. sold as a 94 winnebago. It has 222k on it and had a average comp of 155-160. kinda tired. I recently made a long trip pullin a...
View ArticleDirty Oil .....high useage ?
I would like to ask for facts/ opinions on this subject........Would very dirty ( Black ) oil tend to get past the rings and be used/ burned in a engine that has high mileage but does not use it...
View Articlemild 454 build
Hey everyone, I have a 1990 Chevy 1500 short cab long bed, 33x10.50x16 tires, 6" Rough Country lift, I am getting 35x12.50x16's when I come across the money. I recently stumbled across a completely...
View ArticleBrake fluid paint powder coat
Ok I have been reading a ton of articles on the pros and cons of paint vs powder coat and which will hold up when brake fluid is spilled on it. Im tearing my truck down to the frame this winter and...
View ArticleSexy
Sit back and enjoy the awesome... 1971 Olds 442 W-30 4-speed Convertible - vintage road test - YouTube 1971 Olds 442 W-30 4-speed Convertible - vintage road test - YouTube
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New from Oklahoma City
When I do various internet searches, Hotrodders shows up 95% of the time. Seems like a friendly crowd and I've learned a thing or 2 already. I'm Daniel, 33 and it's just my wife and I. No kids. I'm not...
View ArticleM22 with Olds 403
I've got a 73 Camaro with a muncie M22 and im wondering if there's a cheaper alternative to dropping in my olds 403, so far all the bellhousings i can find are 500$ + still would need a new clutch.
View Articlefinally decided the direction to go
I picked up a 46 Plymouth Coupe and was trying to figure out the way to build it. I finally decided on a 350SBC with Ford 8 inch rear end. I believe this will make a nice little cruiser. Any...
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Motor Trends 2013 Car of the Year
Got to love it. I've been preaching about automotive trends of the future on this site for awhile now. 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year: Tesla Model S - Motor Trend The CG of the Tesla S is the same as...
View ArticleBest vacuum source for T-350 from 350SBC TBI?
So I finally got my truck running again and now I've got a question. Ive got an 88 c1500 that I swapped the 350 SBC for a 1995 model 350 SBC and a new TH350 transmission. The truck originally had a...
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