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Wow! So one of the better projects you've done? Sounds like a fun car! What would you have changed if you could?? Thank you for the story!
First time I saw it was Saturday. I found out it is a 511 4-bolt main, so now that I know that it's a 4 bolt, I might want to lower it down to...
Ok. I love all the feed back everyone is giving me! Can we start to focus not just on the build, but the SBC 400 in general. Talk about core...
I'll be producing 500-600. Somewhere in that range
I will! Went to check the engine out today, found out it was the 511 model. from a 70's caprice I think. So it is the 4 bolt main. Should I be...
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Why would it give a better idle. I'd think that it would "Chu-Chunk" (Be rougher) on the the idle. I'll look them up!!
What about the AFR heads? Heard many things about them... Good and bad. Thinking 190cc competition heads. Could bump it up to 195/200 but no more....
What have you heard about them??
Oh, by the way! buying a new rear end... The Moser M9 I think!! Great price for what it gives!!! :) and a dynotech drive shaft
Yeah thank you DDDenny! Sorry, got off-topic.
I don't want a drag car. My intentions with my project car is to be able to drive it when I want on the streets. Powerful, don't get me wrong, but...
Yes I am 16. I know! I work in a Hot Rod Shop. I work part time there and before that, worked at a performance shop in the next city over. Worked...
Wow man! I appreciate everything!! Lots of infomation on stall speed! Thank you!!
I have an engine in my car already. I am putting this engine together on the side as a project so I can have my time devoted to the new engine and...
I've got a SBC 400. Bore it to get 406. should I bump it to 800 or stay with 750?? I'm not sure about it coming with a fuel pump, but I DOUBT...
Based on experience, what is the best fuel system that you have ran on your builds?? I've heard people telling me to run 750 Holley, EFI's ( :( ),...
AHHHH! Ok! I see where you are coming from!
Yeah! I'll let everyone know as soon as the paint is done! BUT back to the engine so we don't get booted off!!
So you're saying this SBC 400 isn't worth it?
Definitely agree. I decided that this car will be in my family my whole life and hopefully pass it on to my kid when it's time. I want this car to...
That's an incredible back story! I will read up on it!!
Do you know what cars the TKO600 comes from? Just thinking if I could go to a junk yard and luck out with a transmission I can rebuild! :)
Yeah! Looking at the prices are making my head hurt! lol! But definitely agree that this build is going to be over years, not just in a weeks...
WOW! Never heard of the TKO. Where does it come from? What engine used it? I have heard some pretty negative things about the Vortec heads. I am...
I definitely will be posting pictures as soon as I get the engine! Should be this saturday! But not exactly sure...
YE Yes! Detinitely. I live in Blythewood, South Carolina. I'll either be running a 5-speed T-5 or a 6 speed T-56. No auto. I fell in love with...
YES definitely!!
Right! Ok! I dont want a high idle speed because I want to be able to drive it a few times a week on the street! idling at a stop light with 3500...
I saw that a few days ago! Looks incredible!
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