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    Better aftermarket heads for my 77 L48

    Yes, those 882's are crack prone. We had to discontinue one of our crate engines that used those heads because we just couldn't get them not to fail during the build process.
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    Better aftermarket heads for my 77 L48

    Changing the cylinder heads is the single best bolt on upgrade you can do to an engine. While the standard 882 GM castings had the same port design as the old fuelie heads, they also got terrible 76cc combustion chambers. Then GM put them on top of dished pistons. To make matters worse, GM...
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    1968 Corvette Rallyes. Help

    Most aftermarket 15x8 rallys have the standard 4 1/2" back spacing on 8 inch wide wheels. Original GM ones for Vettes had a 4 inch back spacing, could be 3.75" backspacing. It's been a while since I messed with them. Check to see which ones you have purchased from Jegs for their back spacing...
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    C5 HVAC Problem. YIKES its hot out (and in)

    The first thing to check is if the fuse or relay is blown. Anyone can check is to see if the AC fuse or relay is bad. It is what you should do first before paying a dealer or a shop labor for a diagnosis. Your owners manual will tell you where they are located. Some vehicles will have a fuse and...
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    Warning! Blueprint Engines warranty complaint

    Hey guys, we are not getting on here to argue with anyone, but wanted to share additional information about the failure. BluePrint Engines supplied a long block – complete through the oil pan and valve covers. We did not supply the engine with an intake, carb, or distributor. The OP or Shop...
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