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so a friend and I were at the track this weekend and started a conversation about fuel. Currently he mixes 3 gallons 91 unleaded pump to 2 gallons 110 race leaded. I asked him why he does that he said the high compression. My question to you all is with the modern technology (hardened seats)...

So I am looking for some experienced thoughts a suggestions on initial timing and total timing. Wanting to set up timing curve. Here it is 383 stroked to 496. 383 .060 over (4.310 bore). 4.250 stroke. Trick flow max wedge 270 heads 70cc. 1.5 harland sharp rockers. Cam is custom grind. Cam lift...

so what are your thoughts on reverse cooling? Big block 383/496 strictly race .

Ok friends I need a little help with spark plugs. I have a new 383 stroked to 496 and am questioning my plugs. I am currently using NGK CR8E. I am wondering if they are the correct heat. Engine has 14: 1 comp msd distributor & 7al3 ignition box. Is this the correct heat range for my...

Need to find a starter. Engine has 14: 1 compression. What are the best options. What are you guys using?

I would like to give a huge thank you to yellow rose for the hours he spent on the phone with me yesterday trying to get my cam degreed in using my gear drive. There was alot of time spent on me not understanding some of what he was telling me, which made it a little difficult. Long story short...

So I am in need of some help. All mock-up is done & I am in final final assembly of the motor. When I was checking for push rod length I noticed that the little itty bitty oil hole above the oil band was ever so slightly coming out of bore. Just a slight cavity with the right light and right...

I have a 496 c.i. low deck w/ 14.0: 1 comp, backed up with a powerglide. Question is what would be a good starter for this comb? Any help appreciated

So if I have motor plate, mid plate, and trans crossmember, do I still need torque limiters

Anybody running remote water pump with gear drive on big block? If so where did you put water temp sensor?

So I am looking for a Little Help from the racers. I am in the search for a carburetor for my 496 . Has 14:1 compression. Indy 4500 flange intake. Trick flow max wedge heads. 2 1/4" exhaust primary's. Question is 1050cfm enough or should I get a 1250 and jet down. Strictly bracket race car.

Ok, using motor plate and mid plate. Would you use solid or rubber mount on transmission crossmember

So I am building a couple Powerglides to backup my 496 Stroker. The motor should put out a little over 700 so I was wondering if anybody has any experience with the Powerglide if the stock 5 clutch drum is enough or if I have to upgrade to a 6 or 8 clutch drum?

Anybody have to buy longer pushrods for a 383 or 400 with the trickflow 270 heads? If so what is your push rod length.

Does anybody know if there are any half groove main bearings available for a drag race 383. If not what would be a great recommendation for main bearings to use. Molnar crank 4.250 stroke. Std size. Do they need to be Chamfered ?

So started mocking up and checking clearances. Noticed my domed piston are .024 out of the hole. Not sure if I am accurately figuring out my gasket thickness. So my question is if the piston is .024 out of the hole would I just add ,keeping the ideal .040 quench just add .040 to the .024 and...

So I have mentioned it a few times I have a 383 I'm stroking to a 496. Short block is going together but I'm having a problem with intake selection I have the trick flow track Heat but I wanted a dominator flange intake manifold that I could port out and match up to the trick flow Max wedge 270...

In search of others thoughts on lifters. As my big block build progresses I am now in a search mode for the proper lifters to go with this. As said in the past, 383/496 molnar crank 4.25 stroke, 6.535 rods, Trick flow 270's , indy intake Roller cam custom grind. Any HELPFUL tips or advise welcome.

What would be a good distributor to use on a stroked 383 bracket engine?

Can anyone help settle a minor debate. The question is Do you have to have an x brace in the door area of the roll cage in order to get it to certify to 8.50

Can anyone help me out. I need to know if I can use 1 1/4 .120 ms tubing for the rear strut bracing on a 12pt cage