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  1. J

    Starting and Running Problem...

    don't forget that the .10/.20 is for for when it's warmed up, if you're adjusting it cold, better to use the .13 / .23 numbers given, and recheck while it's running.
  2. J

    Starting and Running Problem...

    I wish I had a definite answer for you, but I don't... :) It sounds like there are multiple problems, as for why your car won't idle... it could be your timing is off, it could be a clogged fuel filter, it could be your carburetor has gunk in it, or that your idle is set too low, large...
  3. J

    lost oil pressure

    I had a similar problem this week, it turned out to be a bad oil filter... only had the thing a week... it was a pure one filter, which I heard are supposed to be good... put a wix on today and the problem went away. probably a long shot, but worth trying anyway? -j
  4. J

    total advance ?

    careful... if you weld up 1/4 of the slot, you will be reducing the amount of advance by more than 25%.. you have to take in account that the pin in the slot takes up room in the slot. you have to weld up the length of the slot minus the length of the pin, and take 1/4 of that... -j
  5. J

    total advance ?

    I did this to mine.. my stroker likes about 20 degrees of initial advance, and my distributor had 30 degrees built into it.. so I had to limit it to about 12. it's pretty easy to do, I should have taken pictures.. easier to explain that way. anyway, there is a plate with a slot inside...
  6. J

    opinions on cast or aluminum magnums heads

    you could go with the RT magnum heads, they come 2.02/1.625 and can made to flow well, from what I understand... about a grand? -j
  7. J

    Blueprint 408 Stroker Questions

    Hey guys, looking for anyone who has experience with these to answer some questions.... what style timing cover comes on these things? Oil Pan? Do I need to get a special flexplate to hook to a 727? any other issues? anyone setup theirs w/ a serpentine system...
  8. J

    4.7 compared to 5.2

    personally, I would stay away from the 4.7L. These engines have known problems, especially if it is of the 2000 vintage. they are sludge factories, I had nothing but problems with mine... leading to the need to rebuild the bottom end after only 80,000 miles. I got rid of the truck. I...
  9. J

    what are my options? fresh-air/360

    I am trying to figure out the logistics for my engine swap. I have decided to swap from a /6 to a 360, most likely stroked to 408 or so. this is my dilemma - I'm not sure what kind of intake to use, I would love to add a functional scoop and some kind of fresh air system (ala 6-pack, or...
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