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I like "pretty" engines, so i bought brass freeze plugs. I will deburr the engine on the outside, and perform a number free hp upgrades... -
Part of the equation also are the harmonic balancer, and the flex plate. Both these pieces will do the job, and are SFI approved. These...
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It's been tested, the stock BB can handle 600hp, but the weak links are the hypereutectic stock pistons and the rods, more specific the...
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To build a thermally efficient motor, you need some compression, and I have settled on 10.5 target. Pistons have a 20cc dome, a .010...
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To build a 489, requires a 4.25 stroke, with a 4.280 bore, so pretty square. Crank is an Eagle cast unit which is plenty good for the...
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Block is Mark IV virgin block I have been running. This engine has been excellent, solid, dependable, easy to service, good torque...
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Since the knee has me somewhat sidelined, took my mom out for lunch and finally got that damn good chocolate malt I’ve been after... -
Rustisbest replied to the thread Rochester Quadrajet Woes.And some don't realize that not everybody's engine is a stock 305/350/454 that these trucks came with so factory tuning or what GM used...
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May or may not be jetted or adjusted for the application. Never assume any off the shelf carb will be correct. Even something as simple...
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Never tried anything like that, I've always just put helper bags on everything. I used an NBS 1999-2006 (2007 classic) kit designed for...
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Replaced the fuel filters. Nothin fancy. Found a spare door key behind the dash. My grandpa said it’s been there for 25+ years!
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Today, I’ll be returning the non a/c heater boxes that were given to me, to their rightful owners. All the internals were really...
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I am seldom looking under the hood of my 2007 CRV and my wife's 2015 Highlander. I constantly check on the truck. Oil, transmission...
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Rustisbest replied to the thread Jet Performance Quadrajet JET Performance anyone gotz?.No
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I added oil by the quart, waiting and checking, until the engine was full and running normal, I had to drive the truck today as my...
