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    Best Intake for a 408

    Hello, I’m changing up my 408 a bit and need an intake manifold. Probably 6-8 years ago the “go to” was the rpm air gap. This is a street/strip car, it’s a 408 with 10.5-1 compression, auto 3800 stall and a 3.91-4.10 gear. Looking for opinions on the best all around intake manifold before I just...
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    ARP main stud interface with oil pump

    Hey guys I’m working on getting my engine together and today have noticed that the arp main stud is in the way of the oil pump? What have others done to correct this? Pull the stud and throw a bolt in? Trim the stud and hope it’s enough for the oil pump to fully seat and seal? Worried about a...
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    Forged piston suggestions?

    Looking for any suggestions on forged pistons and if anyone know if there is a manufacturer that makes some specifically for boost. I know I watched a video recently about a turbo specific piston had more material between the top ring land to help prevent from piston failure does anyone offer a...
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    Decent 1.6 ratio roller rockers?

    Hey everyone I'm looking for some decent roller rockers in a 1.6 ratio not wanting junk but don't want to break the budget with jesels either. I was looking at the PRW rockers what are your thoughts and opinions on these?
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    Indy RHS head failure

    Ok guys and gals I've got some Sunday night carnage to share with you. I was out for a Sunday cruise buzzing down the interstate and the motor started to make a noise so I went for the key to shut it down and get to the side of the road, couldn't coast it cause I've got a wonderful reverse...
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    No oil pressure

    Hey guys and gals just for the record I have used the search option on the forum and haven't got anywhere so I'm looking to the members for help. My dad and I have been working on his 70 swinger to get ready for a local show in September. We were going to fire off the fresh engin today but ran...
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    Truck motor build, please advise

    Hey guys I'm going to be putting together a 360 for my truck, it will be used primarily for towing. Just looking for so opinions on a decent motor that is reliable with a fair amount of power. It will consist of a 360 with some 107's and 587 heads I will be decking the block to zero and should...
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    indy "x" heads or edelbrock rpms?

    Hello all, I am looking at placing an order on some heads. I am unsure on which ones would be best for my build and would like some input. the engine is as follows, 360 .30 over w/kb 107's (block not decked) gonna guess at about 9.5 compression using thin gaskets hughes cam 5660AS...
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    piston to cylinder clearance?

    ok i have a 360 in my valiant i am in the process of swapping some heads and cam and i notice looking down into the cylinder there looks to be alot of gap! what is the correct gap for this? im running kb 107's Hypereutectic pistons the engine only has 2950 miles, and i can fit a .020 guage in...
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    best performing intake for my 360

    hello all , i was wondering what you guys think would ba a good intake to run i plan on buying some parts for next spring and need some help. heres what i got. 360-bored .30 edelbrock heads w/fact. 273 adj. rockers 10.3 comp. 292dur. 480lift lunatti cam 4 speed and 3.91's thanks for...
  11. V8-valiant

    HELP ME! spark issue.

    ok so i just got my car back on the road and it ran great, i put an electronic ignition setup on it and it seems to have a spark flutter; if im goin along in 1st at about 2000rpms and stab it it will stumble and flutter till about 3000rpms then take off, it didnt do this with the points. its got...
  12. V8-valiant

    dual plane vs single plane?

    im considering switching from a mopar m1 dual plane to a edelbrock single plane what performance changes will i see?
  13. V8-valiant

    head question about the 302's

    i was just wondering what the difference was between the 302's and say a set of j's or x heads. also i am running 9.8 - 1 compresion on my car now what will the closed chambered heads do to that? what is it that everyone is so interested in with them, closed chamber?
  14. V8-valiant

    need help a couple small block ????'s

    ok ive heard of a couple people running magnum heads on their non magnum engines, but didnt really think much of it. well i just remembered that i have a set of magnum heads layin in the shop, but was wondering what the benifits or drawbacks were, or if they will even work? also i was wondering...
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    the best bang for the buck 408 stroker kit?

    hello im looking to build a 408 but was wondering what is avalible? what kits are good, better, best, most complete exc. are there any pointers or things to look out for? also how streetable are they? thanks for any info.
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