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TCNWAdmin · TCNWAdmin

Copied for historical value... 66 Buick Special Chev 350+.030, 9.5:1, 1.94/1.50 76cc Lunati Voodoo 60103(268), Crane Energizer Roller Rockers Holley Street Dominator dual plane, Holley 750 vac sec. HEI w/Accel coil, wires, and plugs 1 5/8" shorty headers w/3" collectors, 2...

cobaltchev67 · cobaltchev67

I came across this info today in a thread I was reading and thought I would share it. Then I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread with useful info many have never heard of/tried. Feel free to add whatever you find. I think I may try the ATF-Acetone mix sometime since I have some already in the g...

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

In short: looking for a good used HEI distributor or a recommendation of a good new one. the advance weight pins in my swap meet HEI are very wobbly and one actually pulled right out with the advance plate. Been squatter tuning a big but can’t quite beat it and also have a lot of bucking when idling in gear...

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

Anyone have a recommendation for a north end alignment shop? Hoping Everett north? I may just order the Fastracks setup but the wife thinks I’ve spent a lot lately on the car…. I got everything dialed in pretty dang close I think by very crude measurements and straight edge/ digital angle finder. Pull...

ehjorten · ehjorten

Looking to buy the best, stock-looking, stainless fuel tank for my '69. Anyone have a recommendation? I have looked at NPD, Ground Up, Year One, OPGI, Summit. NPD and Year One do not seem to have a SST tank. Ground Up seems like they have a "stock" SST tank at $309, OPGI seems to have one, but says availabi...

ehjorten · ehjorten

So the body mount underneath my battery is broken in half. I know they sell just the replacement mounts. Is there an opinion on here on the quality of the replacement core supports? It would be much easier to paint and replace the whole core support, but should I keep my original? If I keep my original, it...

DHR Darren · DHR Darren

I have a 2019 Silverado 4500 4x4 LT and need a couple of add a leaves for the front. Any ideas?

Ben · Ben

My new 12bolt apparently needs bolt/cap straps instead of u bolts like my old one did. Only realizing it now... My ujoint is a 1310. Is this the right size or does this yoke need a larger one? How can I tell? How do I pick the type of caps? Out of my element on this one...

Juhosaphat · Juhosaphat

In my 85' SS, previous owner put in a 350/700r4. It runs like a champ in neutral and when first driving it. After a while though, it runs like ass. Sputtering and what feels like misfiring. I've checked timing, replaced plugs, replaced the pump and filter, rebuilt carb, replaced all the vacuum lines, a...

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

My cam shipped! However, they still didn’t have any of the cores they would’ve used so the are sending me one ground on a steel core. Paperwork says I need to use an everwear or melonized gear. My question is: are they all created equal? Any better than others or any to stay away from?

ehjorten · ehjorten

So Sunday I was driving my '77 K20 and after I drove it for a while, it all of a sudden started running rough; like stumbling and down on power. Felt like it was missing! I could pedal it really easy and it would run fine, but if I started climbing a hill or putting it under some load, it was difficult to get it t...

ehjorten · ehjorten

So the Radiator Support Bracket under my battery tray is broken. It has been that way for a while, but I want to fix it. I have heard that the replacement Radiator Supports are made with thinner metal and don't fit that well. There is nothing wrong with my radiator support and in my experience, the re-pop...

LostNFound66 · LostNFound66

My truck currently has a th350 that works fine, but leaks fluid badly out of multiple places and I rev at 3k RPM at 60 MPH. I am thinking 700r4. I need one that can handle 400 - 450 HP. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

LaVelle · LaVelle

Anyone know of anybody with a distributor machine for setting up advance curves?

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

Was reading threads on the big forum about tall ball joints and adjustable upper arms and that lead to a lot of people recommending / running circle track springs and adjusters. Wondering if anyone on here has any insight into if this is a good idea. My car is street use and the adjustability of the ride h...

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

My buddy’s 427 FE in his galaxie had a rear main leak so he pulled it and pulled the crank to change the rear main. He found this on a few of the rod bearings. Says he can feel them with his finger. The crank has corresponding marks but he said he can’t feel them. Has maybe 30 minutes of run time on these bearing...

Thumpin66 · Thumpin66

Hey guys, I hurt the TH400 in my 66 (broken case lugs) so I am gathering parts for a fresh build. I have roughly 740HP at the flywheel. I haven't built one in a while so please let me know if I am missing anything on my parts list below. This will be used for street, drag, and autocross. MY TH400 BUILD PARTS LI...

aukai · aukai

My friend is going to run a Top Alcohol Dragster. He went past half nuts, to full crazy, TOG may know. I was asked to supply a main bearing cap puller for the effort on the Blown Hemi Alcohol engine. So with all the aptitude that I possess, which is minimal, I fabricated, and treated a home made slide hammer...

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

I finally got my motor back from the machinist. I need rockers still. I have a set of comp roller tips but machinist is advising I go with something else. He said maybe the crane energizer (or high energy?) silver full rollers? Anyhow, looking for suggestions. Hoping to stay under $200. Spring pressur...

Ben · Ben

A friend of mine has a 67 Firebird with a Ram air III 400 motor. (360hp stock) Apparently it has some rare as hell RA III heads as well, but i don't know anything about them. The motor is torn down for a mild redo- apparently it still has the original RAIII cam in it, but the pistons were changed out years ag...

JBSS396 · JBSS396

Hey guys, After having my car for 30 years I’m finally replacing the non functioning AM radio with updated tunes. I will start the install February 1. Here are pics of the parts. They are not top dollar but I know they sound good because I helped a friend wire and adjust his system using all the same stuff...

DHR Darren · DHR Darren

Who is the guy to go to for front and rear seat upholstering? They both need new foam, jute and obviously upholstery. Front bench seat and conventional rear seat. Average turnaround time & approximate cost?

Ben · Ben

I have a 12 bolt rear out of a 71 elk sitting here ready to be built. Bone stock, crappy gears, no posi. I have a line on a 4.10/posi setup for it. If I'm going to build it, I want to build it right. This will be a 95% street car, but i would like to take it to the track a handful of times each year and i'd like to put d...

ehjorten · ehjorten

What is a good, inexpensive set of aluminum valve covers for a SBC? I want to replace my leaky, stamped steel ones on my '77 K20. Standard Height, maybe polished, but nothing too fancy.

Juhosaphat · Juhosaphat

Anybody running a set? Just curious how they sound. Thinking the price is right for an upgrade to the Monte.

66SSFan · 66SSFan

I'm wanting to install a shift kit on my 4l80E while it's still in the car. If anyone here has done this I'd appreciate any tips you could share, I thought we had a couple trans guys here? I bought a TransGo HD2 kit a while ago and have been procrastinating putting it in. Now that I'm committed to driving i...

JBSS396 · JBSS396

Hey guys, Since Fuel infection is not in my budget I am getting lots of experience using my Innovate LM2. I previously tuned my 850 Annular Mighty Demon and got a best of 13.6 mpg with the 700R4 compared to 10.6 mpg with TH350 and 3.73 gears turning 3000 rpms at 60mph. I think I could go down another 2 jet si...

LaVelle · LaVelle

I need a mount for the drivers head and a drive that will be able to use a factory crank pulley.

Bskredsvig · Bskredsvig

First time setting up gears so looking for some confirmation. 8.2” 10 bolt. I have .007” backlash so I’m happy with that. I feel like the drive side pattern is good, coast side almost seems like it’s too close to the root of the gear, meaning pinion too close, but I had more and less pinion depth already an...

chrono · chrono

What do you guys run for an electric fuel pump. Finally got my engine running. I bought a Mallory fuel pump from Summit. Ran great for 5 minutes, then it seized up. Called summit and they recommended I switch to a Holley blue pump. Got it installed and it works just fine. But dam is it loud. You can h...

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	Useful TECH hints, tips, tricks and methods. (Preview) I came across this info today in a thread I was reading and thought I would share it. Then I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread with useful info many have never heard of/tried. Feel free to add whatever you find. I think I may try the ATF-Acetone mix sometime since I have some already in the g...	cobaltchev67	13	986	Tue Jan 17 3:36 PM, 2023 by MikeB
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	Alignment Shop North End (Preview) Anyone have a recommendation for a north end alignment shop? Hoping Everett north? I may just order the Fastracks setup but the wife thinks I’ve spent a lot lately on the car…. I got everything dialed in pretty dang close I think by very crude measurements and straight edge/ digital angle finder. Pull...	Bskredsvig	10	229	Wed May 11 5:56 AM, 2022 by DHR Darren
	Looking for Best Stainless Fuel Tank (Preview) Looking to buy the best, stock-looking, stainless fuel tank for my '69. Anyone have a recommendation? I have looked at NPD, Ground Up, Year One, OPGI, Summit. NPD and Year One do not seem to have a SST tank. Ground Up seems like they have a "stock" SST tank at $309, OPGI seems to have one, but says availabi...	ehjorten	0	266	Wed Sep 22 7:50 AM, 2021 by ehjorten
	1969 Chevelle Radiator Support - Fix it or Replace it? (Preview) So the body mount underneath my battery is broken in half. I know they sell just the replacement mounts. Is there an opinion on here on the quality of the replacement core supports? It would be much easier to paint and replace the whole core support, but should I keep my original? If I keep my original, it...	ehjorten	3	298	Tue Jul 27 7:00 AM, 2021 by ehjorten
	Looking for custom spring builder in the area (Preview) I have a 2019 Silverado 4500 4x4 LT and need a couple of add a leaves for the front. Any ideas?	DHR Darren	6	553	Fri Jun 25 7:49 AM, 2021 by MikeB
	Help! New yoke takes different straps... Different size? (Preview) My new 12bolt apparently needs bolt/cap straps instead of u bolts like my old one did. Only realizing it now... My ujoint is a 1310. Is this the right size or does this yoke need a larger one? How can I tell? How do I pick the type of caps? Out of my element on this one...	Ben	9	311	Tue May 18 10:22 PM, 2021 by Brettd85
	350/700r4 woes (Preview) In my 85' SS, previous owner put in a 350/700r4. It runs like a champ in neutral and when first driving it. After a while though, it runs like ass. Sputtering and what feels like misfiring. I've checked timing, replaced plugs, replaced the pump and filter, rebuilt carb, replaced all the vacuum lines, a...	Juhosaphat	16	541	Sat May 8 6:47 AM, 2021 by DHR Darren
	Melonized Distributor Gear (Preview) My cam shipped! However, they still didn’t have any of the cores they would’ve used so the are sending me one ground on a steel core. Paperwork says I need to use an everwear or melonized gear. My question is: are they all created equal? Any better than others or any to stay away from?	Bskredsvig	2	461	Sat Mar 13 6:33 AM, 2021 by Bskredsvig
	'77 K20 Running Rough (Preview) So Sunday I was driving my '77 K20 and after I drove it for a while, it all of a sudden started running rough; like stumbling and down on power. Felt like it was missing! I could pedal it really easy and it would run fine, but if I started climbing a hill or putting it under some load, it was difficult to get it t...	ehjorten	10	563	Thu Nov 19 10:54 AM, 2020 by ehjorten
	Question about Radiator Support Experience (Preview) So the Radiator Support Bracket under my battery tray is broken. It has been that way for a while, but I want to fix it. I have heard that the replacement Radiator Supports are made with thinner metal and don't fit that well. There is nothing wrong with my radiator support and in my experience, the re-pop...	ehjorten	1	442	Mon Aug 24 10:02 AM, 2020 by Bskredsvig
	My truck needs an overdrive (Preview) My truck currently has a th350 that works fine, but leaks fluid badly out of multiple places and I rev at 3k RPM at 60 MPH. I am thinking 700r4. I need one that can handle 400 - 450 HP. Any suggestions would be appreciated.	LostNFound66	2	355	Wed Jul 22 8:46 PM, 2020 by Brettd85
	Distributor's. (Preview) Anyone know of anybody with a distributor machine for setting up advance curves?	LaVelle	0	393	Tue Jul 21 5:56 AM, 2020 by LaVelle
	Circle track springs and adjusters ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Was reading threads on the big forum about tall ball joints and adjustable upper arms and that lead to a lot of people recommending / running circle track springs and adjusters. Wondering if anyone on here has any insight into if this is a good idea. My car is street use and the adjustability of the ride h...	Bskredsvig	25	1172	Fri Jun 12 7:03 AM, 2020 by ehjorten
	How do these rod bearings look? (Preview) My buddy’s 427 FE in his galaxie had a rear main leak so he pulled it and pulled the crank to change the rear main. He found this on a few of the rod bearings. Says he can feel them with his finger. The crank has corresponding marks but he said he can’t feel them. Has maybe 30 minutes of run time on these bearing...	Bskredsvig	4	535	Sun May 17 6:08 PM, 2020 by gotago
	MY TH400 BUILD BEGINS, NEED SOME INPUT ON A FEW THINGS (Preview) Hey guys, I hurt the TH400 in my 66 (broken case lugs) so I am gathering parts for a fresh build. I have roughly 740HP at the flywheel. I haven't built one in a while so please let me know if I am missing anything on my parts list below. This will be used for street, drag, and autocross. MY TH400 BUILD PARTS LI...	Thumpin66	10	714	Tue Apr 21 9:55 PM, 2020 by Thumpin66
	Slide Hammer(at home) (Preview) My friend is going to run a Top Alcohol Dragster. He went past half nuts, to full crazy, TOG may know. I was asked to supply a main bearing cap puller for the effort on the Blown Hemi Alcohol engine. So with all the aptitude that I possess, which is minimal, I fabricated, and treated a home made slide hammer...	aukai	5	491	Mon Apr 20 7:24 PM, 2020 by 66SSFan
	Roller rocker advice (Preview) I finally got my motor back from the machinist. I need rockers still. I have a set of comp roller tips but machinist is advising I go with something else. He said maybe the crane energizer (or high energy?) silver full rollers? Anyhow, looking for suggestions. Hoping to stay under $200. Spring pressur...	Bskredsvig	10	905	Mon Feb 24 3:26 PM, 2020 by gotago
	CAM Recomendations for a 67 Poncho 400 (Preview) A friend of mine has a 67 Firebird with a Ram air III 400 motor. (360hp stock) Apparently it has some rare as hell RA III heads as well, but i don't know anything about them. The motor is torn down for a mild redo- apparently it still has the original RAIII cam in it, but the pistons were changed out years ag...	Ben	2	537	Fri Feb 21 10:27 PM, 2020 by Thumpin66
	It’s Stereo time for my 69 (Preview) Hey guys, After having my car for 30 years I’m finally replacing the non functioning AM radio with updated tunes. I will start the install February 1. Here are pics of the parts. They are not top dollar but I know they sound good because I helped a friend wire and adjust his system using all the same stuff...	JBSS396	16	696	Mon Feb 10 12:39 PM, 2020 by JBSS396
	Who to go to for seat reupholstering? (Preview) Who is the guy to go to for front and rear seat upholstering? They both need new foam, jute and obviously upholstery. Front bench seat and conventional rear seat. Average turnaround time & approximate cost?	DHR Darren	7	777	Sun Jan 26 1:40 PM, 2020 by Kevin
	12 Bolt build - To survive behind a 4spd (Preview) I have a 12 bolt rear out of a 71 elk sitting here ready to be built. Bone stock, crappy gears, no posi. I have a line on a 4.10/posi setup for it. If I'm going to build it, I want to build it right. This will be a 95% street car, but i would like to take it to the track a handful of times each year and i'd like to put d...	Ben	13	930	Sun Dec 22 3:31 PM, 2019 by Dave
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	Summit Turbo mufflers (Preview) Anybody running a set? Just curious how they sound. Thinking the price is right for an upgrade to the Monte.	Juhosaphat	11	1111	Sat Oct 19 4:22 PM, 2019 by JBSS396
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	Vacuum pump mounts/drives. (Preview) I need a mount for the drivers head and a drive that will be able to use a factory crank pulley.	LaVelle	3	728	Thu Jun 13 8:00 AM, 2019 by 66SSFan
	Thoughts on gear pattern (Preview) First time setting up gears so looking for some confirmation. 8.2” 10 bolt. I have .007” backlash so I’m happy with that. I feel like the drive side pattern is good, coast side almost seems like it’s too close to the root of the gear, meaning pinion too close, but I had more and less pinion depth already an...	Bskredsvig	3	649	Mon Jun 3 9:56 PM, 2019 by Bskredsvig
	electric fuel pump (Preview) What do you guys run for an electric fuel pump. Finally got my engine running. I bought a Mallory fuel pump from Summit. Ran great for 5 minutes, then it seized up. Called summit and they recommended I switch to a Holley blue pump. Got it installed and it works just fine. But dam is it loud. You can h...	chrono	4	709	Mon Jun 3 12:07 AM, 2019 by Ben
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