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    I accidentally ordered the wrong timing chain...opinions?

    So, I'm nearing the end of my engine build and it appears that I may have ordered the wrong timing set. I ordered the Comp 2103, but in the past I have always used the Comp 3103. COMP Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Sets 2103 COMP Cams Hi-Tech Roller Race Timing Sets 3103 Has anyone used...
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    Valve spring/cup question

    My previous motor had a solid roller cam that required my Edelbrock heads to be machined for spring cups to hold the 1.55" springs. I am rebuilding my motor right now with a solid cam that will have springs that are only 1.46" in diameter. My question is, do I need smaller spring cups or no...
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    Scat I-beams torque spec

    Quick question, what is the torque spec on the rod bolts for scat I-beams? Is it 45? 50? Just checking my bearings and forgot to get the torque specs before I started. Thanks in advance
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    Oil to rockers, need help for a friend.

    I have a friend that just built a 318 stroker, trying to get oil to the rockers but he is only seeing oil on the passenger side as he rotates the engine. I don't remember how many degrees you need to turn the motor to get oil to the driver side....anyone remember? Does anything else raise a...
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    This is why you should port match your intake (pics)

    Needles to say, I’m sending this intake back, but I thought I would share the pics before I do. Brand new Victor intake, the intake runner is covered up ~0.1" by the gasket (the one on the left)...I'm fine with grinding away material for a port match, but I don't want to epoxy a brand new...
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    Installing pistons...help

    My instructions with my rings said to do a light coat on WD40 on the cylinder walls, a little engine oil on the piston skirts, and then install the pistons...is this right? Do I need more lube on things when installing the pistons?? This just sounds kind of ....dry.
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    More compression...Yes...No..????

    I’m getting ready to select the pistons for my 408 and I had a few questions. If I increased the compression from about 10.5:1 to 12:1 what would be the consequences? Would there be much of a power gain? Would a 50/50 pump/race gas work? Would the car run hotter? Just trying to get some...
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