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backfire hey guy, make sure your plug wires are going to the correct cylinders. it is easy to switch #5 and #7. peace Bud

So many combos So little money. Hey Silver, remember when you see these combos in the mags alot of the time the hp ratings are at the crank not the rear wheels. Also by changing any of the components you will probably change the end result. Maybe good, maybe bad. I know that I have changed my...

Dash removal Hey Kingleydog, if you do a search on dash removal I'm sure you'll find step by step instructions. It's how I learned. I do remember that I lowered the steering column. No big deal, just loosen the two bolt under the column and if your lucks better than mine you won't hit your...

Hey Silver, should be good to go. I'm sure you will feel the increase in performance. Aftermarket heads and headers/exhaust always help too. peace Bud

Hey Silver, your combo looks fine. One question about the intake is this the single plane or dual plane. A single plane has one large opening and the dual has the opening seperated. The dual plane helps build the power lower in the rpm range (1500 to 5500). This makes for a better street...

Hey Jeff, is it possible that the cover is an aftermarket unit? You may have to install an adjustable one or find a stock cover. peace Bud

Hey Jack, thanks for the reply. I am using the OE timing cover and tab. The tab seems to be in the proper location when compared to the balancer. My main problem is that I have been timing the engine using the mark on the balancer and the 0* mark on the tab. What I thought was 8* was really 2*...

Hey guys, what size balancer came on the stock '74 L82? I pulled my heads, put a piston stop on #1 cylinder and the timing mark lines up at 6* btdc. I was thinking my harmonic balancer is not the right size. Thanks for any input. peace Bud :confused

Hey guys, what corelation is there between hp and comp. ratio? If I increase my comp ratio by 1, say from 9:1 to 10:1 is there a large increace in power? Thanks for any input. Peace Bud :w

Hey RodsandRides, where would one obtain the clips you mentioned? Bud

Hey Socor, there are alot of variables when trying to estimate HP. At best your old setup is less than the new crate engine you are considering. Also rwhp is different from the advertised hp of those crate motors. As for the rollers call Cranes tech line and ask them. I have always found these...

start up Hey celery, the batt can come from any 12vdc source that comes on with the key. Starter is fine. peace Bud :w

Hey Jack, thanks for the advice. I pulled the cam last night 15 lobes and 1 spacer. What a mess. I'll post the outcome. peace Bud

Update #2 Hey guys, it's amazing what you see when you're asleep at the wheel. Still feeling in my gut that I have a air/fuel problem I decided to make sure my valves were adjusted properly. Much to my surprise I found the #8 intake lifter stuck, not letting the valve to open. Things became...

Hey Matt, I just did mine 2 weeks ago and did not have any of the problems you described. Did you place jack stands under the frame in the rear, letting the rear of the car just hang? I was able to position the spring using a small floor jack using this method. peace Bud

Update Hey guys, thanks for the quick replies. Before buying my new 650cfm mech secondaries carb 3 weeks ago, I called the Holley tech line and asked them what size carb to buy. Giving them the same info I have provided you they recommended the 650cfm. I chose the mech. sec. because of the...

Hey guys, I need help/ideas. After 2 years of adding and subtracting componets to the engine on my '74 coupe I finally put it on a dyno. Boy, am I depressed. Max hp 227 max torque 288 air fuel ratio 13-1 383 cu. in. holley 650 double pumper mech secondaries. Holley Street Dominator intake...

Misunderstood Hey Mikey, I must of taken your comments wrong. I thought you were one of those guys that think if it's not original it is wrong. Please forgive my statements. peace Bud

Mallory pressure regulator Hey guys, I went with an aftermarket high volume fuel pump because after all the time/effort/money that I put into this engine I wasn't going to look at an old ugly fuel pump. The holley pump that I installed made more pressure than my carb wanted causing it to flood...

Hard to explain Hey Jack, thanks for the quick reply. This exhaust situation is hard to explain, it was pointed out to me by a friend. There is alot of exhaust coming out of my tail pipes. The engine is a 383 with 1.6 exhaust valves, 1 5/8 headers into a 3'' collector, into 2 1/2" tail pipes. I...