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TCNW - List your Combo & Best TimeSlip
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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...
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Summit Turbo mufflers
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Anybody running a set? Just curious how they sound. Thinking the price is right for an upgrade to the Monte.
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TransGo 4l80E shift kit install
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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...
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Wide Band Tuning 750DP
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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...
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Vacuum pump mounts/drives.
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I need a mount for the drivers head and a drive that will be able to use a factory crank pulley.
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Thoughts on gear pattern
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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...
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electric fuel pump
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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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To paint or not to paint, this is the question.
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Subject line says everything. Opinions, ideas your thoughts on this would be appreciated. The tank is brand new made out of Nitrel? steel.
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Question about Radiator replacement
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So I need a new radiator for 67 Chevelle, " engine is out of a 69 SS if that matters". I want to go aluminum because of the heat out here in VA is 20 degree more then what I experience out there in WA and have had issue with over heating. The original radiator just is not cutting it. I thought this would be simp...
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Anybody have this tool?
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http://www.toolsource.com/lifter-pullers-c-1321_139_169_170/dohc-hydraulic-valve-lifter-removal-tool-mitsubishi-chrysler-p-93449.html
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Roller rocker advice
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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...
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I Need a Machine Shop Recommendation for a Friend on Near Snohomish
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I have a colleague at work that is in need of some machine work on the Hemi engine in his Magnum. He lives in Snohomish. My only experience with local machine shops has been Truck Auto Service in Everett. Does anyone have a different recommendation? Thanks, -Erik
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Cabin Heater Fan and Motor
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'69 Chevelle - Non A/C vehicle. Looking to replace my heater fan and motor. I see both metal and plastic fans. The plastic fan uses a nut on the end of the shaft to retain it. It looks like the metal fan uses a setscrew to retain it on the shaft. Which is correct? Also...I see very wildly different prices fo...
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Any one know a local shop that can re center steel wheels?
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I have a pair of wheel vintiques series 62, that I ordered with the wrong backspace. Would like the centers spun out and re welded. Any recommendations? Thank you, Thor
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What size plug do I need?
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What size NPT plug is this big plug in the side of the oil filter boss?
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MB old school wheels?
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mbw-23199/overview/
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Useful TECH hints, tips, tricks and methods.
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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...
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4.3 v6 ?s
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I've got this 86' g10 work van I picked up from my step dad for 500$. he had the 4.3 v6 in it rebuilt about 20-30k miles ago, its an odd ball, got the computer controlled carb system. runs great me and the Mrs. use it for camping. I know Chevy used this platform in some performance applications, thyphoon, an...
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Brazing Aluminum
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Anybody know someone that brazes Aluminum? I had to make up a liquid line for my A/C on the crew cab LS conversion. They don't make that square-body A/C line anymore and the stock one doesn't fit-up to the new condenser...so...I bought straight lines from Vintage Air and bent them up. Now I just need t...
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OIL TEST WEB SITE
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https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/
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454 vs 468
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Just curious if the extra cubes are really worth the cost in a street build? Been looking more into what’s needed for my bbc build and just wondering if the extra cost for boring is justified. My cylinders are stock and I’m told they look really good as is. If that’s the case, thinking just pistons, cam, e...
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1991 V3500 Engine Rebuild/Upgrade
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So I finally found time after Elk hunting was finished to strip down my Gen V 454 to see what damage the rod knock caused. #3, 6 & 7 rod bearings had some scoring. #3 had a little groove in the crank that you could feel with your fingernail, but the others were pretty light! #4 main bearing had some he...
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Tightening outside mirror
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Anybody got a good method for tightening up the driver's side mirror? I tried taking it off and turning it clockwise to keep it from flopping down but that did't work. I use the mirror for checking the tires during the burnout and for tracking people in the other lane so I need it to move and stay where I p...
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Launch tuning.
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What do you see good and bad in the video? Recommended changes? -- Edited by LaVelle on Thursday 12th of April 2018 07:09:26 AM
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Temp switch inside water neck housing (above t-stat)
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My water neck has a factory port on the top of it (above the t-stat) i was planning to use for the fan controlling switch... But my little cooling fiasco a couple months ago got me thinking, that side of the t-stat does not always have water on it? or does it. Would that be an accurate place to put the switch o...
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How to remove flare seat adapters from steering box
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anybody have any advise to remove the brass flare seat adapters from the steering box i need to return to the parts store?
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Suspension tuning
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Found a track launch video. Not the best but shows a couple of problems. What do you all think? I have a couple of possible remedies. -- Edited by LaVelle on Tuesday 27th of February 2018 09:32:38 AM
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power steering pulley- Should it just drop on?
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I removed the pulley from my old core power steering pump. It was the threaded/nut style with a keyway. I'm attempting to install on the new pump which is the same style, but it won't go on, i can't start the pulley more than a 1/8 of an inch. There are no threads exposed for the installer tool to thread onto...
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holley sniper
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thoughts? anybody have one yet? im something isnt right with my holley commander 950 setup...and im tired of screwing with it!have been working a pile of overtime..... or should i just put a carb back on it? its for my 67 GMC mild 355 with 700r4...
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Budget SBC and Questions
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I've got a small block I'm thinking of doing a budget rebuild on and looking for some insight. Got this from a friend who said it ran fine 10 years ago but he pulled it to put in an efi crate motor. Was developing a tick when he pulled it. He said it was a hi-po vette motor with low miles (aren't they all?). Ran t...
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