MikeB's latest activity
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MikeB replied to the thread Holley street warrior 600cfm for sbc 355?.The 80457 is a decent carb. I bought a refurbished one (which was essentially new) many years ago from Holley's eBay store. The engine... -
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MikeB replied to the thread Edelbrock carbs on a 350 sm blk.Lots of folks here with o2 sensors! Something I might want to get. Are you using just one, or one on each bank?
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MikeB replied to the thread Edelbrock carbs on a 350 sm blk.I have run, rebuilt, and bought & sold several Edelbrock 1404, 1405, and 1406 carbs over the years. But I never have bought a complete...
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Really? There's always one. Will try to be more specific in the future. Yes, unless an OEM carb [by design] it is generic. Has to...
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I wouldn't go deeper than 3:73 with automatic. J. B.
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MikeB replied to the thread Thread sealant on header bolts?.Guess I'm in the minority, because all I do is run a thread chaser into the header bolt holes, add a drop of light oil to the bolt...
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My drivetrain is pretty much the same as yours: 1978 K10 with the original SBC 350, SM465, 32 inch tires, and 3.08 gears. I installed...
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MikeB replied to the thread 3.08 Gears. What to Swap to?.Only you know what kind of engine speeds you can live with on the highway. Compare your current 3.08 with 31" tires, to a 3.73 and 4.11...
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MikeB replied to the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!.Flat tappet cam, yes. But it was installed when the engine was built 20 years ago, broken-in properly, and zero problems since. Most of...
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MikeB replied to the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!.Hey Chris, that's good to hear about the MSD controller. I have a 69 C10 with a 350/TH350, but even with 3.08 gears and 29" tires, I...
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MikeB replied to the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!.FWIW, I think changing axle ratios is a lot simpler than a transmission swap. The 700R4/4L60 can be a PITA to set up properly, and...
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MikeB replied to the thread CARBURETOR DATED.About drain back: So you're saying there is a enough vacuum in the line to pull fuel up from the float bowl past the needle & seat...
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Fuel comes in from the top,not the bottom it can't pull a siphon because it will suck air from the top of the float bowl.
