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RRicko1966 reacted to Bextreme04's post in the thread I need to drill and tap Vortec 350 missing timing cover bolt holes. Help with size!! with
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Although, I would just keep the stock plastic cover or get a quality thick cover that won't need those bolts to seal up anyways. -
RRicko1966 replied to the thread Newbie doing 454 swap need some guidance.Torque is what horsepower is based off of. Torque is what turns tires. Anything more than what you already have there is going to...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread 305 Swap To ???.Big block small block ls, will always be a debate. Naturally aspirated. a very mild 454 makes more horsepower and torque than a...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Newbie doing 454 swap need some guidance.If you just change the cam you can run your heads and intake. Call comp cam give them your details Ill bet there going to tell you an...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Newbie doing 454 swap need some guidance.What is the intended use for this engine?
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RRicko1966 reacted to fast 99's post in the thread Newbie doing 454 swap need some guidance with Like.
If available buy a complete upper kit. Heads, intake and cam matched to the application. Possibly Edlebrock, Trick Flow, or AFR makes...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Newbie doing 454 swap need some guidance.The only way you are going to get significantly more power is better heads, and a better cam. I know that's not what you wanted to hear...
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RRicko1966 reacted to dustin rhodes's post in the thread In tank fuel pump [EP381] with carburetor - temporary setup with Like.
@Ricko1966 the original 402 that is in it at the moment has low compression on 3 of the cylinders and I was told that the heads need a...
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RRicko1966 reacted to PrairieDrifter's post in the thread Pulling Sucks--2001 Suburban 3/4 ton--6.0 with Like.
The 6.0 is a dog. Don't get much out of it over a 5.3 other than less mileage and head gaskets lol. Im pretty pleased how my 98 k2500...
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RRicko1966 reacted to bucket's post in the thread Pulling Sucks--2001 Suburban 3/4 ton--6.0 with Like.
Ours does ok, but honestly I haven't used it much to pull around a large windsail of a camper. Other than the brakes, I've always felt...
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RAppliance. Cragar knock off from the 80s I believe
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RI had a set of those on my '78 G10, in 15x7. I sold that van 15+ years ago and haven't seen another set since. Personally, I think they...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Small Block Lifter Premature Wear.Okay we dance around this anyway we want,just 1 lifter?I guarantee that lifter was too tight in the bore. Improper breakin,hardening...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Nothing happens when turning key. Better results when in neutral. Tried changing the Neutral Safety Switch.Pull the electric portion of the ignition switch off the column,slide it with a small Screwdriver, I'll bet it starts first try every...
