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I have a line on a small port 409 intake that I need for my 348 build. Seller said ran, no issues but water passages pretty concerning. Think a...
I picked up a newly rebuilt 348, from an estate. I want to put a little hotter cam in it, so I took this out guess it is stock replacement?...
No name or number but has a date code that looks like GM style date. A friend sent pics, no pics of bottom right now. Odd water lines had me...
Hello All, Any good sources in Northeast USA to have a couple Holley 4 barrel centers (just the main body) replated to look somewhat close to...
I have a 1958 392 and have a line on a blower intake for it. i alreasy have a rebuilt blower, but will need a drive etx. My questions are as...
Hello All, I know there are experts and companies that make bolt together with an emphasis on 3 speeds, but I am interested in hearing from folks...
Any ideas on what to adapt for a pump? I am sure it will not be easy to find an Algon and another fuel injection company went bust. I need to...
I have a 364 Nailhead and just got a flyhwheel for it, a Schiefer 2711A. What is the correct pressure plate for this? I dont think it takes a...
I know new heads can be bought cheap and yield way more power, dependability etc. I ended up with a set of Power Pack heads, "520" casting number...
Nailhead bellhousing, made by Trans Dapt to allow a later type 4 speed / 3 speed to be used such as Saginaw Muncie Borg Warner T10. Fits a 53 to...
Hello, I am just learning about these and I am going to order the manual that is available online. I am a Chevy guy so I am used to various...
I may regret asking but why not I am putting together a 11.5 to 1 compression 283 on a shoestring budget (well that has grown). NOS Arias...
Hello, I picked up a complete Nailhead package, a lot of parts on the rarer side of things. Super T10, couple bellhousings, tri power, couple...
Hello All, I have what I believe to be a one year 1963 or 1964? cross ram with 4 holes showing at each carb flange. I also have a Power Ram...
Hello All, So I am putting together a 283 now that will go on a Model A frame for my 27 T Coupe eventually. The 283 is pretty aggressive, high...
Hello, I have a couple builds going, just budget backyard rebuilds. I have a standard bore block that is perfect, honed and ready to go. I have...
Hello All, For the basic street motor, say a SBC SBF SBM, do you think there is better quality control with a company like Clevite say for rod...
Hello All, I know Eastwood made a paint that seemed to have a decent look for when doing over a Holley or others. I know originally carbs were...
Sublect or thread has L in it, that is a typo. I have an old camshaft in good shape, only markings on end is "1211". I did see an Elgin with...
I have a line on some early 283 high compression pistons that I am trying to ID. Any ideas of brand and advertised compression ratio with a 64cc...
I got this clutch in a parts buy, looks pretty serious. Zoom HP1862-1 Looks like it is a 1959 1960 Pontiac, 12 inch HD. What motor, car would...
I came across this cam and found a cam card online. Anyone run one of these ever? Trying to figure out of hydraulic or solid, cannot find an old...
Hello All, Not sure if these are from the 60's? Are they Pontiac? Are they SBC? If so are they a direct bolt on to heads that were set up for...
Hello All, I searched threads and cannot find. I need to know the size and where to buy a freeze plug that will fit in the top of an early SBC...
Hello All, I picked up a vintage 283 which was a drag motor. It has 30 over high compression pistons, 2182 cam, heavy duty early connecting rods,...
Hello All, I have built a lot or motors, from junkyard dogs to higher end stuff with tons of machining. I picked up an old race motor, high...
I guess are cut? no bolt holes, I am not familiar, thinking someonw cut to put on another type of engine for a Hemi look? I am baffled....or made...
I am finishing up a couple projects to include a new two story 16x28 mini barn at my house, which I have been wanting to do for the last 15 years,...
So I have an 11 inch, 168 tooth Weber aluminum flywheel and we want to use it in my friends 49 Coronet that is getting a SBC. So the wheel is...
Hi, As my username hints, I am a Chevy guy but am gathering parts for a 27 T Coupe that I have and am planning on running a Pontiac. I have a...
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