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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By Streetiron85

Bent Crank Fix

I've been hearing different opinions on how to repair a bent crank, and I'm hoping that someone here can set the record straight on that.
I have a forged crank that came as a blem cause it's .002"...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-19-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By Streetiron85

4 bolt block & Forged factory crank for sale

4 bolt #014 block for sale
Bored +.030", but not honed yet
Saddle alignment checked
Tanked
Magged
$275 OBO

#1130 Forged LJ factory 327 crank
Needs to be turned -.010"
$300 OBO
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-15-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,795
Posted By Streetiron85

Re: 010 or 014 block questions

Cool... Guys - Thanks
My 014 block has been bored tanked and magged.
From what I've read here, checking the lifter bore alignment is a process that most machine shops aren't prepared to deal with....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,795
Posted By Streetiron85

010 or 014 block questions

I have a couple blocks and I'm looking to get rid of one of them.
One is a 010 and the other is a 014 - both 4 bolt.
I have read here that there are some blocks that come with either a lifter...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-29-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Streetiron85

Re: sbc parts 4 sale

Theses items have been offered on Ebay now
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-28-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Streetiron85

Re: sbc parts 4 sale

The part# on the cam card is 12-000-08
I think that is because it's a custom grind.
That would be the same as #12-770-8 only with a 112*LSA.

.564" /.570" is the In/Ex lift
It is for the pre...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-25-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Streetiron85

Many SBC Parts 4 Sale

LT-1 aluminum heads - Bare - need rebuilding - $145

Eagle 3.75" stroker crank - cast - 2 pc seal - New In Box - $145

Comp Cams solid roller - 236 in 242 exh - 112deg LSA - Nice condition - $120...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,994
Posted By Streetiron85

I didn't get mine running, but I did a mock...

I didn't get mine running, but I did a mock assembly using an L98 cam and everything looked right. All the clearances were as they should be. I'd have to say that anywhere dogbones can be used, these...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2006, 05:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,994
Posted By Streetiron85

Yeah, I got some. They're dirt cheap, like $21...

Yeah, I got some. They're dirt cheap, like $21 for the set when I bought em.
They're thin and not only do they make it possible to leave more iron in a critical area, they save a lot of labor. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-01-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,994
Posted By Streetiron85

On post #81 on the 2nd page of this thread I...

On post #81 on the 2nd page of this thread I mentioned a part that I found.
It's a factory part. A composite "dogbone substitute" that is useful for this swap. It allows a bit more clearance around...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

If shipping wasn't so much, a guy could start a...

If shipping wasn't so much, a guy could start a career modifying vortecs for HP cams. You could do it on your workbench in your backyard.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

I never knew comp cams sold a tool for doing...

I never knew comp cams sold a tool for doing that. How much $$ ?
I've seen it done with a grinder on a cycle head. Then after grinding, he took a countersink and chamfered the inside, then deburred...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,994
Posted By Streetiron85

Still no pics??? Did you complete it? ...

Still no pics???

Did you complete it?

I have a block that I wanted to try the same thing on. V6 lifters and all.
Some of the guys say it's crazy to do it that way, but like you said, "For...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

It's always best to use the right length pushrod....

It's always best to use the right length pushrod.



You find out what that is by using an adjustable length pushrod for checking.
There's a thread on that that was posted recently.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By Streetiron85

Pizza Guy's right. I have both systems and I...

Pizza Guy's right.
I have both systems and I like them both.
It's a question of whether you want to tune your car with hand tools or a computer.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

If you like DIY, and you have the tools, you can...

If you like DIY, and you have the tools, you can prep a set of vortecs yourself. First you disassemble them, then grind off the tops of the guides, then deburr it, pin the studs, reassemble them with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2006, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By Streetiron85

It's called a stroker. A lot of guys do it. ...

It's called a stroker.
A lot of guys do it.
Yes it's worth it.
It would take a miracle to do it in a weekend.
Might as well just get a complete stroker kit, balanced and all.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By Streetiron85

The good news is that the knowledge hasn't been...

The good news is that the knowledge hasn't been entirely lost. Guys who were truly Qjet saavy were few and far between to begin with. But the wisdom has been passed down to the next generation in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 668
Posted By Streetiron85

It's doubtful that anything anyone SAYS is going...

It's doubtful that anything anyone SAYS is going to prove the point, unfortunately.
Put them in the driver seat of a car that has a carb that's been set up correctly by someone who knows what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,474
Posted By Streetiron85

As I mentioned earlier, it's difficult to explain...

As I mentioned earlier, it's difficult to explain without a visual aid.
But the further away the valve stem tip gets from being perpendicular to the rocker arm fulcrum, the less travel there will be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

300 hp at the crank, no sweat. Stay away from...

300 hp at the crank, no sweat.
Stay away from the single plane intake though.
Just for a reference point, the factory 4bbl 350s from 1970 with a flat tappet peanut cam and 10.2:1 CR were rated @...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,280
Posted By Streetiron85

That isn't much cam. With that cam, you wouldn't...

That isn't much cam. With that cam, you wouldn't have to do much to a set of vortec heads to make them work.
A vortec intake and a 600 -750 cfm carb with an HEI would have you making some good power...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

Seen this? ...

Seen this?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/178262-completed-lt1-heads-gen1.html?highlight=lt1+heads
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

Yeah you'd have to have a tall carb intake to...

Yeah you'd have to have a tall carb intake to give you the top end that an LT1 intake gives you.
I'm amazed at the hwy MPG #s that some LT1 guys are claiming, compared to their 1/4 mi times. One guy...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

If Pat Hall says his brother had some difficulty...

If Pat Hall says his brother had some difficulty with an Edelbrock 750, then maybe you should do some research before buying. It would be too bad if it ended up not working.
It sounds like they did...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

I almost had mine running. But after I started my...

I almost had mine running. But after I started my rebuilt engine last yr, I found out the block was cracked. But that might have been a blessing in disguise, cause the cam got eaten up on startup,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,474
Posted By Streetiron85

For starters, you'll have to get a solid lifter...

For starters, you'll have to get a solid lifter that is the same height as one of your hyds. And a set of light pressure checking springs is a good thing too. And you can make your own adjustable...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 03:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

P... P.... Pics?? Imagine a pile of dusty parts...

P... P.... Pics??
Imagine a pile of dusty parts in a storage locker. Somewhere in there is buried a TPI distributor + coil.
I do have a nice solid roller cam tho.
I bought that so I could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By Streetiron85

I'm disappointed. I thought this was going to be...

I'm disappointed. I thought this was going to be a post about some new monster motor kit.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

That sounds like a workable plan.

That sounds like a workable plan.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

I'll do as much of the work myself as possible. ...

I'll do as much of the work myself as possible.
When LT1 heads are used, there is less machine work and less welding to be done cause the bolt pattern matches already. When John Millican owned that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

No problem. I'm looking forward to finding out...

No problem. I'm looking forward to finding out how it runs.
I'm in the process of accumulating all the parts for an LT1 top end on a Gen1 myself, including LT1 heads. Might end up building a 383....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

They both were working when I removed them. I...

They both were working when I removed them.
I have to make sure I can find them both before I send one away, cause I'll need one. When will you need to have it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 02:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,437
Posted By Streetiron85

Prolly what happened is that the heat riser got...

Prolly what happened is that the heat riser got jammed up with crud and that made the auto choke stay on too long then someone just unhooked the linkage.
Those kits all need the original linkage to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

Keep the electric choke. It may work fine out...

Keep the electric choke.
It may work fine out of the box. But even if it doesn't you can play around with it to make it right.
Learning how to do jetting changes on your carb is a good thing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

I approve. Be sure you get the carb that's...

I approve.
Be sure you get the carb that's correct for your application.
One guy last year got an Edelbrock and he had all sorts of trouble. Finally after beating his head against the wall for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,437
Posted By Streetiron85

I've had both auto and manual chokes. If an auto...

I've had both auto and manual chokes. If an auto choke is working right, I definitely prefer that, for the simple reason that it's so easy to forget to push that knob in once you get driving then you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2006, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

That carb would work ok out of the box. Edelbrock...

That carb would work ok out of the box. Edelbrock carbs are easier to work on, but if you don't plan on doing much custom jetting to lean it out for better economy or anything like that, the Holley...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By Streetiron85

You'll be fine. I had a TBI truck that had a...

You'll be fine. I had a TBI truck that had a factory rev limiter that was set at 5500. I dont know if the cars have that, but with that thing you could hold the pedal to the floor and it would tach...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

Find one yet? I'm still looking for my spare. If...

Find one yet? I'm still looking for my spare. If I can find it I'll send it to you cheap... IF I can find it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,805
Posted By Streetiron85

A trick that I learned working on motorcycles is...

A trick that I learned working on motorcycles is heating the area with a propane torch and then dripping wax on it.
Motorcycles don't have coolant fitings tho, but it works on stuck screws.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

If you're on a budget, a rebuilt Carter from...

If you're on a budget, a rebuilt Carter from Summitt is pretty inexpensive, and they're easy to learn about. One of those with a chinese hurricane intake or whatever those are called + a scrapyard...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

I'm using a Holley 750 VS that I've had for years...

I'm using a Holley 750 VS that I've had for years and it's been tweaked on in every way shape and form imaginable to make it good for street with reasonable fuel efficiency and good top end too. It's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,103
Posted By Streetiron85

I've found that carbs are a lot easier to...

I've found that carbs are a lot easier to troubleshoot, especially when things get really messed up.
I like EFI, but one of the things about the SBC that I really appreciate is that carb swap parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 05:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,977
Posted By Streetiron85

The idle mixture adjusment wouldn't have any...

The idle mixture adjusment wouldn't have any effect at the rpm you're talking about. Just give it about 1/4 choke to see what effect that has.
To me it sounds like it could be a valvetrain problem,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,977
Posted By Streetiron85

It sounds like it would be a PITA to remove the...

It sounds like it would be a PITA to remove the HyFire to see if it still runs as good without it as it did originally.
Maybe the added spark voltage is causing your plug wires to cross from one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,977
Posted By Streetiron85

It was running alright til you installed the...

It was running alright til you installed the HyFire??
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,977
Posted By Streetiron85

Popping through the intake? Is it a roller cam...

Popping through the intake?
Is it a roller cam or flat tappet?
I had one that popped through the intake cause one of the valves wasn't closing.
Could be a plug wire issue too.
Closing the choke a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,880
Posted By Streetiron85

I have an extra one. I'd have to dig it up tho. ...

I have an extra one. I'd have to dig it up tho.
If you can't find one in a few days, mebbe I can dig mine up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,015
Posted By Streetiron85

Your new pistons will give you .005 greater...

Your new pistons will give you .005 greater clearance.

I like to use this calculator
http://kb-silvolite.com/calc.php?action=comp
It's self explanatory.
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