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That would have likely been a angle cut were thye milled the heads to take more off the combustion side of the chamber to get higher...
If one looks they will often see the machining marks on the caps align with the block from when there bored from the factory . There not just...
Chevy engine compression help? | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com) some discussion on a similar issue . the 441 heads will work . may not flow...
hypertectic pistions are fine in applications well over 450 hp and better than the originals cast pistons in 98% of SBC ever built. Then there...
I would be happy with a quality needle and seat option for the Edelbrock.
I have done it on granite and sand paper on a set of Subaru heads . Those were aluminum and only 2 cylinders long and it was a PITA . I have...
Can you recommend a source for good rebuild kits for the Carter and Edelbrock carbs besides the expensive Edelbrock kits for the Edelbrock...
Many TRW pistons can not be milled down and you need to mill a bunch. Then your balance will be off. A set of heads of a 400 SBC wpuld be...
Unless your driving it in the winter id not worry much about the chokes if you have a matched set run them and see how it works out . Had twin...
Ran forged Badger 11-1 pistons in my 327 and took it to 8000 RPM every time down the track. That was built in 82 and they still work in that...
Again your not going to swap from heavier forged pistons with out re balancing. So a few hundred for the balance Its also possable there...
Changing pistons will require a re balance unless there the same weight. 64cc heads on domed 350 pistons is not going to work well on any pump...
A block heater makes it a lot easier on starters and life Even a magnetic one on the pan works better than nothing. Had one on a old Willys Jeep
Id look at a 3.55 gear for a driver that see a lot of highway miles.
So a cam lobe running like 300 pounds of spring pressure on a lifter doesn't need a bronze wear area but a high volume mechanical pump that maybe...
Few on the Vette from back in the day . [ATTACH]
Id rather have the bus.
With the cost of good shiny paint I think it will be around for awhile.
If the drive line is spinning the same RPM then speed is the same disent matter what the HP is. More HP can pull a higher gear and make the car...
Unless the gearing is changed the speed at 7500 remains the same. A bigger engine with longer stroke might also make peak HP at a lower RPM and...
[ATTACH] These type of crimpers work well with a 3lb hammer. Don't forget to put the shrink tube on first.
I use cable cutters . I use them to cut a ring around the coating and pull that off I then cut a second thin ring and pull it down to the very...
All valid points. OP its not going to work with out more adaptation . That said some cool new valve covers and a PCV going to the new carb...
Spe Its up to you to decide if your 62 year old car is worth spending $350 or $420 on . The adapter is about a 1/4 of the cost of a...
Is that CRC channel avaliable not galvanized??
I would not go with either stock cam shaft. Cam design has come a long ways since the 283 was a new engine . I doubt your going to see any...
Cool Jeep . Nice score . I hauled a Willys 4x4 PU home last weekend that I think is a 51 . Its beat to crap and I got it really...
I built a bunch of them back in my jet boat days and they were fine under 5000 RPM with stock valve train and such but after that stuff gets...
A distant retaliative ran these cars in his youth and as I under stand it held some records or won may events . His name was Jack Robertson...
I have a Olds rear in my 57 Vette . Its currently got 2.56 gears for the high way and I have a 4.11 posi pumpkin as well as a 5;13 set up...
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