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Topic: 427 Q |
MarkZ28
Replies: 5
Views: 203
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:00 pm Subject: 427 Q |
| The 427 wasnt used in anything after 1969, except the tall deck blocks used in 1.5 ton trucks and up. They would have been 454 in 1974 unless they got some permission from NASCAR. |
Topic: Which oil is best? |
MarkZ28
Replies: 21
Views: 1027
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:20 am Subject: Which oil is best? |
| Deisel oil still has the proper additives like Zinc. If youre concerned about cams and such buy Rotella T or Delo 400, or any deisel specific oil. It comes in 15W40 or staright 30 and will do fine in ... |
Topic: emission question |
MarkZ28
Replies: 6
Views: 291
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:15 pm Subject: emission question |
| To me thats no problem. I consider bolt on stuff to be easy, have done it a lot. Its the fabrication stuff that I would consider hard, as well as interior stuff. The smog stuff wouldnt bother me, no t ... |
Topic: emission question |
MarkZ28
Replies: 6
Views: 291
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:54 pm Subject: emission question |
| Putting a big block into the 86 wont be a big deal. You will need different motor mounts, front springs, use a Turbo 400 or a properly built Turbo 350, bigger radiator may be needed, hood clearance ma ... |
Topic: Latest engine oil grade SM promotes cam wear |
MarkZ28
Replies: 5
Views: 263
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:24 pm Subject: Latest engine oil grade SM promotes cam wear |
| Haha, what cat convertor? Mines been gone for a couple years or more. Deisel oil still has what you need in it, Rotella T and Delo 400 are a couple examples you can still get at WalFart. |
Topic: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
MarkZ28
Replies: 11
Views: 1257
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:19 pm Subject: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
| Still have it. Im in Northeast Alabama, about 30 miles east of Huntsville or about 80 miles south west of Chattanooga. Sorry I didnt get back sooner, been out of town. |
Topic: Complete 350 engine casting # 3970010 !!..Pics included !! |
MarkZ28
Replies: 4
Views: 350
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:45 am Subject: Complete 350 engine casting # 3970010 !!..Pics included !! |
| How much? No price listed. |
Topic: topping out rear end head setup |
MarkZ28
Replies: 11
Views: 424
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:05 am Subject: topping out rear end head setup |
| Ports on the Vortecs are the same but the angle of the head surface is different and theres less bolts to hold it on to the head and they are also at a different angle. The valves are still the 1.94/1 ... |
Topic: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
MarkZ28
Replies: 11
Views: 1257
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:44 pm Subject: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
| ttt |
Topic: Just does not want to burn out! |
MarkZ28
Replies: 18
Views: 705
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:51 pm Subject: Just does not want to burn out! |
| Actually, the 4th gen F bodies has the 7 5/8 rear end, not much difference and just as weak but its not the same 7.5 thats in the S10 trucks. Axles may be the same though. They should have kept the 8 ... |
Topic: Just does not want to burn out! |
MarkZ28
Replies: 18
Views: 705
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:59 am Subject: Just does not want to burn out! |
| My 83 had a V6 originally but dont know the original gear ratio. I now have a 350 with a Monte SS 3.73 posi and 275/60/15 tires. It will burn off both tires from a take off without much problem. I did ... |
Topic: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
MarkZ28
Replies: 11
Views: 1257
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:47 pm Subject: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
| Make offers? |
Topic: Gas HITS $14.00 a Gallon |
MarkZ28
Replies: 17
Views: 593
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:41 pm Subject: Gas HITS $14.00 a Gallon |
| I had a 76 Chevy K20 truck that was a propane company truck before I got it. It had a propene conversion on it and it ran ok but was a pain to get filled up and wasnt any cheaper than gas per gallon, ... |
Topic: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
MarkZ28
Replies: 11
Views: 1257
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:50 am Subject: 1983 El Camino, NE Alabama, built |
| ttt |
Topic: What kinda luck...sending units |
MarkZ28
Replies: 2
Views: 133
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 8:22 pm Subject: What kinda luck...sending units |
| What few sending units I did buy worked well from Autozone, got lucky I geuss. I usually use mechanical gauges and dont bother with the factory idiot lights or guages since the stock ones arent that a ... |
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