Mar 25, 2005 · He strongly felt that the blocks were better designed and had less problems. The other item to watch for is if you plan on using a Mech pump or not. As only certain years had the mechanical fuel pump boss. On the Big Block book, I agree with Robert, especially since you have already built several small blocks.

Mar 23, 2009 · If he is moving that may be a good sign. For all those who expressed concern about the slowness of the site, El Camino Central recently installed a new user interface very similar to this site. It is faster, easier to use, and just what you were hoping for. Robert, if you are out there, we are still here and supporting you.

Sep 13, 2008 · Hey guy's corrently working on a 72 chevelle..What is the term "Heavy Chevy" and does my car fit this catorgory..Original it was Malibu, bucket seats, console, ac, rear defrost, 350 2bbl w/350th, front disc /rear drum, 10 bolt rear. This is the newest chevelle I have ever had and people ask all...

Apr 5, 2017 · Robert, what numbers are you after? I have 498ci with 063 iron heads, 2.19/1.88 valves with some work done to the heads, nothing crazy. I also used a Straub/Clay Smith 229/241 hyd. roller cam. Made 551hp @ 5900rpm, 602 ft lbs. ( don't recall the rpm )

Mar 27, 2000 · Several questions: I recently bought a steering box out of a 87 Monte Carlo SS. 1. Is this the right quick ratio, high performance 12.7:1 ratio box? It doesn't have the "YA" stamped on the end cap (a 1996 Car Craft article says this is sometimes rubbed off). It …

Sep 4, 2004 · the th350 are pretty tough trannys i have a stock rebuilt one behind my bbc that runs 10's and it has just a shift kit installed nothing is "beefed up" its just a good rebuild.....the convertor is a tci unit and as well i have a cooler.....in my 80 z28 i have a bbc too in front of that stock th350 tranny and that bbc is making 356 hp to the rear wheels it too has a shift kit …

Sep 21, 2008 · I've run stock push rods on what i call mega street motors...only time I ever bent a pushrod was when I had 327 with 11.8:1 with 4:11 gears...Engine was well built, but the push rods where 20 yr. old stock..(it was all I had and wanted to race that night).I used motor to help me slow after a run and dumped clutch to fast to slow down instead of ...

Dec 6, 2002 · Just wondering who is running major power through a Super T-10 4 speed. I am shopping for a replacement for the m-21 that twisted its case and cracked the cluster gear. The richmond 4 speeds are not rated over 400 ft lbs of torque but wonder who is exceeding that limit with no problems.

Dec 19, 2008 · Robert, some cams are just noisier than others, plain and simple. Example, I have a Lunati HR in my 454. Its loud. I changes out the GM lifters for Cranes. No change. Made adjustments in every direction, again no change. So I change out the cam for a much bigger Comp 245/252. Little quieter, not much though.

Dec 5, 2008 · Put in a Robert Shaw and forget about it. The temperature you choose is another issue. More modern head designs, like FAST burn in a small block, do much better at 190F than at 160F. I don't know about big blocks. The Robert Shaw designs have more flow than regular designs and are fail safe (won't fail shut).