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  1. Performance
    So I have taken my 85 CJ7 to many local shops to have the big block Chevy in it reviewed and bring up to optimum performance. Almost every shop wants to either drop a new crate motor in it or turns me away altogether. I believe the engine has life and prefer to keep it, but can’t find anyone...
  2. Engine
    Looking to buy a 383 from one of these two places. My question is has anyone heard of west coast engines ? Good or bad? And what do we all think of blue print?? Thanks in advance
  3. Performance
    Hey guys, new to this forum. I have been researching for a few months what parts I should use for my build and figured I'd try to get some advice from this group as it seems there is some great knowledge here. My goal is to build a semi-reliable 700-800hp non-stroker 454 (before boost) for my...
  4. Engine
    I'm starting my first build and it's a BBC 454 Mark IV that I just got back front the maching shop bored 40 over. Starting with the lower end of the engine, I'm looking to purchases piston rods and piston heads but get asked about rod length and piston head shape and I have no idea from there...
  5. Performance
    Hi everybody - this is my first post. 69 Chevelle stock 350 2 barrel. I'm doing a rebuild with a couple of minor upgrades. Keeping the stock crank and pistons. Adding Edelbrock: cam - 2102 intake - 2701 carb - 1406 (4 barrel) With these new parts, would I gain anything by spending...
  6. Engine
    So! At some point hopefully in the next 1-2 years im gonna be on the look out for a 68-72 chevelle, 70-72 nova, or 1953 chevy 3100 pickup. And i wanna start learning on building a engine so when the time comes i can either put the engine i built in it, or be ready to build a one specifically...
  7. New Member Introductions
    What's up guys, I'm Toby and I'm a new member. I am a soon to be college student and I am looking to restore a Chevelle with my father during my final summer before heading off to college. My current set of wheels is a 95 civic (was a gift from my grandfather) which I tastefully modded myself...
  8. Engine
    Hi, I'm new to this forum, but finally purchased a chevelle which at this is just a roller already primed. My dad and I were fixing up one together when I was younger, but unfortunately the painter ran off with it. Anyways, I bought a 454 with a 400 Turbo trans, and unfortunately the 454 came...
  9. Engine
    I'm a newb...What's the difference between solid and hydraulic roller lifters, cams, etc. Which do you recommend? I just bought a 383 -er 388 (400 Crank, .060 over) short block. I like the power numbers for #11 on Ryan's website: http://www.ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos2.html Any...
  10. Engine
    I have built a 454 .60 over 840 heads hyd. roller. Well as soon as the motor was together a lifter bottom cam out, engine works brand, all comp roller now! Fixed that then a piece of the lifter bottom locked the oil pump up there was a massive hole in the screen that I have no Idea how it got...
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