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Are you using factory stamped valve covers? Any stamped covers, even aftermarket ones, will dent at the bolt holes after a couple gasket replacements. Folks can't help but overtighten them installing the covers or trying to stop leaks. Cork crushes under the bolt and gets thin or pinched in...

Ported means there is little to no vacuum signal at and just off idle. Its purpose is to maintain initial distributor timing at idle without any additional advance because it's not needed. Once rpm increases ported vacuum begins to advance the timing via the vacuum advance (the mechanical during...

Oh man, I remember when a $199 paint job was a good baked acrylic enamel that looked like a factory job as long as you did the prep correctly. A hand rubbed lacquer looked a foot deep, it just didn't last unless you kept it out of the elements. Clear coats oxidized underneath the clear cuz no...

Catalytic converters reduce nitrogen oxides only. They do nothing to reduce sulfur oxides or carbon oxides. The only surefire ways to reduce (not eliminate) those type of emissions is to maintain the vehicle with a perfect tune up, buy only quality fuel, and minimize operation of the vehicle...

Ultraviolet light breaks down natural and synthetic rubbers (vulcanized or not) and all plastics as well as paint. Just look at older plastic dashboards/interiors (dry out, crack, turn to dust), headlight/taillight assemblies, vinyl tops, even the later polymers used in paints and finishes.

Old stuff. Since that "test" (it was done for an advertisement for Chevrolet), several individuals involved have gone on record to say that several key points in the frame of the old Impala had been "compromised," or mechanically altered to produce favorable results during the test. The entire...

If the shops maintained their compressors and receiver tanks properly, that moisture wouldn't be an issue. Installing a relatively inexpensive moisture trap and draining the receiver tank weekly like the manufacturers recommend as well as keeping clean inlet filters installed goes a long way...

As far as Nitrogen is concerned, I dont know so much about that. The air we breathe is over 70% Nitrogen to begin with. Really dont see how 100% Nitrogen is gonna make much difference.

You will usually only notice fuel wash upon tear down. That being said, the fewer miles you drive the less it will affect the engine. Carburetors are not exact 100 percent of the time. There will be liquid fuel in the cylinders a good bit of the time on the best tuned carb, especially during...

Thanks fellas, appreciate the info.

Has anyone seen, or had any experience with PST's complete K frame coil over conversion. I know some folks like their stuff for the factory front suspension, but I have no experience with them. Looking to make some room and put the Satellite on a diet on the nose. Not a huge fan of the RMS...

Cheap bar soap like ivory works great in place of grease for thinner mopar bushings. Much denser than grease, won't just squirt out.

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A boost ready Gen III stroker would be mighty nice... With the current state of the market support for Small Block/Magnum dwindling, especially in the block department, the new hemi will soon be the way forward. Factory iron blocks for the Gen III are good for over 900 hp without major issue...

I've seen a few new ones on some discount online mopar retailers (replacement parts) for just under $1700. They also had brand new Big Gas heads for a lot less than what builders are charging for cores.

One of these days....

Inspect the spaces between each lobe. Sometimes there will be a small high spot in the raw cast space between the lobes that is not noticed during the machining process that catches the edge of the lifter that can temporarily stop or reverse lifter rotation or even damage the lifter face.

Looks very much like improper break in on the cam. There is one other problem that can cause large sections of the cam to wipe like that but I don't see any evidence of that. I purchased a 69 buick lesabre two door to build for my wife. Tore down th engine, and found that both heads were cracked...

Keep the stroke to 4.25 or less in order to avoid going to external oil lines for the oil pickup. Avoid the kit that requires the support ring for the oil rings. It's an extremely short piston with the oil ring groove crossing the wrist pin area. It's fine for racing and short trips but expect...

With total airflow around 955 cfm, the six pack is totally doable. Plenty of 318's came from the factory with Thermoquad carbs which were rated at 900 cfm total airflow. A good set of 340-360 heads would be necessary. However, to make use of the extra airflow, raising the compression, cam...