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Forum: Engine Swap
02-25-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,903
Posted By 1gary

Re: Motor swap input lt1/400sbc

Want to add the standard protocall before you do anything to the block is to sonic ck the bores and deck.Then mag it for cracks.As stated these are really old engines with thin wall blocks. Bore and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,164
Posted By 1gary

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

You really should listen to this poster.He knows what he is talking about and do-overs cost double...well sometime more than that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By 1gary

Re: cam bearings

Competition Products.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,637
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 Stroker - Advice needed

These pistons are the best of both worlds.They have a quench ring and reverse dome to the needed compression for pump gas.

330664...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-12-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,082
Posted By 1gary

Re: Best engine swap for 91 Camaro RS

I agree with the 96 to 00 vortec swap.

I think on any purchase of a swap engine you need to take a qualified mechanic with you to judge exactly what your buying.

The cam swap can get into...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-12-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By 1gary

Re: figuring out compression ratio?

http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By 1gary

Re: cam bearings

Look at the Kings bearings.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-10-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,501
Posted By 1gary

FYI-Break-In Oils and Assembly Lube Needs

http://enginebuildermag.com/2014/10/break-in-oils-and-assembly-lube-needs/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,637
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 Stroker - Advice needed

What drive me nuts is when you "try" to do some good and it ends up hurting you.The real question about a roller retro fit cam is it a safety approach to performance??.How many times have you read...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-14-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By 1gary

Re: Back at the track again...

Moisture seems to be the evil genie in the bottle for a Alky race car that doesn't see much racing.Make sure you take care of business for that.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-28-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,626
Posted By 1gary

Re: FINALLY! A new PB at the strip.

Skinny it good to see your getting to the bottom of this.Keep it coming.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-25-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
Posted By 1gary

Re: 1200hp trans am... on the street!

Why am I not surprised your all over this one.............:idiot::doh::lol::lol:
Forum: Engine Swap
08-22-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,917
Posted By 1gary

Re: vortec 454 swap

BTW.......your getting one of the best advise this forum has to offer from him.

Still ref my post too,it is the other side of the story.;)
Forum: Engine Swap
08-22-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,917
Posted By 1gary

Re: vortec 454 swap

Guys will disagree with me on this point,but I don't think you can compare a 454 in the same sentence with a LSx swap.The LSx's have a power curve so much higher in rpm range than a 454.It's all...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-22-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By 1gary

Re: Bored and/or Boosted 2.8L vs. Big Block

We "could" spend the next yr into talking about "cost/benefits". There is 0 doubt in my mind that a BBC with it's broad torque band and a properly tuned suspension will out corner any 2.8 even with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By 1gary

Re: camshaft abilities?

Once again.................there is more to it than that.:idiot::idiot:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By 1gary

Re: camshaft abilities?

This assumes a cam is a stand alone part and it isn't.Just to briefly say if your have the heads and intake isn't enough.A very common huge mistake.

Where the hell do you come up with a goal of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 654
Posted By 1gary

Re: Question about heads

The 305 head swap was the hot ticket backwoods trick that backfired when it was found they didn't flow worth diddly even ported.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Hope you can clarify.:confused:
Forum: Engine Swap
08-09-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

If Mallory metal is needed,the expense of internal balance adds up quick.Most places just to set up spinning the crank is $250.Not uncommon to end up seeing a range from $600 to $850 to add what is...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

:iagree:
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

It's important for you to understand that if your going for a internal balance,you need to buy the internal balance rotating assembly complete.(crank,rods, the correct pistons for your set...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2014, 06:00 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

A easy way to tell if the block has been decked before is if the stamped numbers on the passenger side front of the deck are missing,then it was decked.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Question.How are you using a 6.125 rod on 3.75 stroke and a OEM 9.025 block with flat top pistons only to end up with 11.63 SCR??.:confused::confused:.Is this a aftermarket tall deck block??.

Just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 1gary

Re: LT1 383

What is the advantage of a LT1 383 over any other 1prm roller block??.:confused:
Forum: Engine Swap
08-01-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By 1gary

Camshaft Bearing Fundamentals

Very long,but a interesting informative read:

Camshaft bearings are more or less taken for granted. We knock out the worn pieces, press in a new set and assume everything will end up the same as...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-29-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

And the Bowtie large port heads mate up better with a 400 than the OEM production heads.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-23-2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

But it isn't expensive or alot of detail. In fact I suggest it is all apart of a solid build plan and choosing the right parts and machining. The "D cup" style pistons given correct machining and...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-22-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

I do think 7.9 DCR could be used. The flip side of that is SCR is a contributor to torque. So your stuck between pump gas's limits and going too low on SCR to run pump gas(87) which is not conducive...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-21-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

For the sake of readership Soul.The physics(mechanical) and chemical(pump gas) laws doesn't change no matter who you are as a engine builder.Anytime you read about a out of range SCR,your gut should...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-20-2014, 02:03 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Soul.By now I am very sure you have a handle on the value of advise given on the net.

I'll also offer my PM's to you.Be confident in the answer you get from me are backed up with about the same...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-20-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Well Dad.The two of you could grow some and buy a aftermarket block.That way you don't have to prove your worth.I mean not playing around with the thin wall/thin deck 40 yr old...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-18-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

I'm not mashing words with you.If your going to tell me your getting that kind of compression with stock 400 rods,that isn't valet info.In fact it it totally wrong.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-18-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Aaaa let see.National win in London Ont Super Gas,Started drag racing back in 1964,Build not bought engines,A number of regional Super gas wins,Customer list that for now going on 4 yrs we are not...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-18-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

I all due respect...........the formula's you using is flawed in respect to SCR's then.Thus the advise is flawed as well.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-18-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

My point is two fold:

That quench is a anti denotation tool.If not used correctly the amount of concessions in other area's leaves too much on the table while running pump gas only.

That if...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-11-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

SCR-Static compression ratio

DCR-Dynamic compression ratio.

Quench should be in the range of .035 to .045.


http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Quench
Forum: Engine Swap
07-10-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,792
Posted By 1gary

Re: All-inclusive 400 swap.

Quench numbers??. DCR???
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By 1gary

Re: Need Help!!! Pls!!!

"Built" is pretty vague.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-08-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By 1gary

Re: 1988 buick park avenue 3.8

Put some Third Gen badges on it and it's a Buick-aro.....:lol::lol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 876
Posted By 1gary

Re: Built 350 estimates?

Tire size???.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,649
Posted By 1gary

Re: another vortec 350 swap

I suggest "you" take a second look at that.Also look at the pattern the rockers have on the valve stems.Valve train mods change the geo and often require adjustments like changing the push rod length.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 85,061
Posted By 1gary

Re: Old 350 with Vortec Heads

Not sure how you would do that?.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-06-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By 1gary

Re: 83 f1 wi350sbc

The performance limiting factor is going to be the bottleneck "vett" heads.Not the exhaust.So deductive logic says it's not worth it to find headers for heads that aren't worth much.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-04-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,649
Posted By 1gary

Re: another vortec 350 swap

Did you have the heads cut for that much lift on the cam??.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-03-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 build spec help needed

Most are going to have a problem with this next statement.You don't take your bacon to a restaurant,so why don't you let the machine shop pick your parts based on your goals??.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-03-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 build spec help needed

Just be mindful before any final bore/hone sizing,the pistons need to be in the hands of the machine shop.Even more so for pistons with coatings. Should look into what ring sets go with coated...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2014, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 605
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 rebuild help!!

I have three choices here.One I already made in posting this.

I think to build a engine on credit is a really bad idea.

So no I am not going to tell you how.
Forum: Engine Swap
06-26-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By 1gary

Re: 383 build spec help needed

Question.Is a separate gas tank and 100 shot nitrous out of the question??. Be aware for them to work properly they have their own outline in planning a build.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,062
Posted By 1gary

Re: Bought a 383 on Craigslist... how'd I do?

Arron if there isn't any numbers,it's more likely the block got decked.The primary question then is how much??. Common numbers is 10 down in the bore or 0 deck.TDC measuring the pistons to the deck...
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