Which Camshaft is better for the Street on a chevy 383?
XR258HR .480/.487 lift, LSA 110 1000-5000RPM XR264HR .487/.495 lift, LSA 110 1200-5200RPM XR270HR .495/.502 lift, LSA 110 1600- 5400RPM I was wondering would the smaller camshaft give me better street...
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My 98 Ford Windstar 3.8L has a miss at low RPM/ light throttle. but at mid/wide open throttle it runs fine / plenty of power /good gas mileage. I recently sold my scanner because of health issues so I...
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With gas prices on the rise here is a lot of good basic tuning tips to stretch your $$ Improving Mileage, Performance, And Drivability On Carbureted Cars | RodAuthority
View ArticleL67/4L60E into 1972 Nova
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Hey guys. I have a FORD engine I got stuck with because a customer cancelled. I am working on selling it, but in the event it doesnt sell, I was wondering if you guys had any experience with a Factory...
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Building a 23 tbucket and wondering how zoomies will sound any takers? How bad will it affect my low end. I am running an aftermarket PBM block stroked to 383 with Brodix RR 200 heads 13 - 1...
View Articlelost 2nd gear in 700r4
Hope anyone on here can help a little. I have a 84 GMC , 305, 700r4. And out of nowhere I lost 2nd, but still have 4th. I just changed fluid and filter, not burnt all looked good , can get to 3rd with...
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So my question is, 85 f-body, 355, 700r4, vette converter, internals upgraded, 327 gear. If running a cam such as comp 292, which will require a bigger stall, can you swap to a 3000 with the stock...
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I have a 1971 Chevy C10 I have done a LSX swap on need advice about under bed fuel tank the engine is a 2004 5.3 ltr with a 460le transmission I have a 1992 stepside bed on the truck any help would be...
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hey everyone, i'm new on this site and wanted to say hello. i'm building a 1975 olds 442 with a 455 in it right now and its a little exciting. i build street rods for a living but this is the 1st time...
View ArticleEdelbrock Air Gap vs Edelbrock Air Gap RPM
Edelbrock makes the Air Gap 0-5500rpms and the Air Gap RPM 1500-6500rpms.. Is there really a big difference between the two? They both are Air Gaps and im sure the Air Gap RPM is more for the higher...
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I recently decided to put together a sbc I had laying around. I used a lightly used crate short block and put 2.02 heads on it. Cant get it to run and I am getting the loudest backfires I have ever...
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Hi all, This is my first post. My name is Bill and I reside in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. My question is about the Weiand 177 blower on a SBC 350. The combo consists of a 350ci 30 thou...
View ArticleYour DreamRide with any classic Motor
If you could have any classic car or truck with any engine.... what would it be?????? i would have a 67 nova with a 383 that rev's like a 327 , a 200r4 transmission, 3.42 gears and it would have...
View Article468 BBC F2 procharger build need help
Im putting together a 468 BBC with a F2 Procharger on its way. I don't really know a ton about the procharger systems and I would love the help of experienced people so any help is a plus thanks. I...
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Anyone know what rearend will fit under a model-a I think it measures 56.50 inches,and I think a maverick rearend will fit. I am going to remove the tork tube and run a open rearend. All help is...
View ArticlePrepping aftermarket panels for paint?
I have new fenders that I want to prime and paint. They have the factory semi-gloss paint/coating on them. The question I have is what level of sanding will these need for proper adhesion? (suggested...
View ArticleIs the manual transmission going away?
That's what it feels like to me. Being car/driving enthusiasts this really sucks. Ever since I learned how to drive stick I've wanting it in every car Id own. But just looking around at new cars it...
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Giant bill for fixing Rowan Atkinson's McLaren Last Updated: Friday, February 08, 2013 Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on google Share on email More Sharing Services 0 LONDON -- (AP) Everyone...
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