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Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,161
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Usually you can assume if they don't list an actual brand,or,give any specifics,it will be an offbrand,or,no name product.You can also look at descriptions of the budget castings like these compared...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,161
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

that mite not be a bad idea.These heads are from Fred White & I notice he doesn't go into a lot of detail on the hardware used.He also advertises a cheaper price & approx. 10 cfm lower flow than the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,161
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

After talking to a buddy who uses solid cams often,I realize now that the cam card specs can be pretty misleading.Comp & others actually use .008 for the advertised duration making this in hydraulic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,161
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

The NKB is not a bad head for the price as I've told you before.The flow is comparable to a Vortec.The Vortec is an OEM iron truck head with a 170cc port.The NKB is a 200cc "racing head" as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,161
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Opinions on this engine build?

Glad to see I'm not the only person who feels this way^^^^^ I have worked at trying to steer the OP to Profiler 185 heads & taking 10* to 15* off the cam duration for uses & power goals,to no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-06-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,061
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Squeezing out more Power from 350HO

If those dyno #'s are at the wheel, that's not too shabby.Guessing 350 HP , at the crank.If that is at the crank, you do have problems.That combo is capable of know king on the door of 400 HP if...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-05-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 576
Posted By jokerZ71

92 tbi vs 93 tbi

This is not a 3rd Gen, but, thought I mite get a question answered. I have a 93 GMC truck equipped with a 6.2 diesel &4L60E. I am swapping in a Vortec headed 350 with LT1 cam.I am gonna use the TBI...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-15-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: False knocks

The part # I have for the LT4 module is #16214681.
Forum: DIY PROM
01-15-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: False knocks

You want the LT4 knock module.IIRC,the sensors are the same.The module is different.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: will 882 heads work?

Honestly, those heads are not heavy enuff to sink a body & keep it on the bottom of the lake, unless you got more than 1 set.LOL.That's about the best use I can think of for them.
Don't waste any...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Junkyard Heads

They are crack prone,but,not anymore than any other late model sbc iron head.The internet has greatly blew it out of proportion as usual.It was very bad during the Vortec's earlier years because of...
Forum: History / Originality
01-08-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine rebuild and miles

"Rebuilt" can mean anything & doesn't mean it was any better than before unless you can show me what has been done & what was put into it.It could have "rebuilt" with cheap rebuilders pistons & a...
Forum: History / Originality
01-08-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine rebuild and miles

If you do decide to rebuild,keep all receipts for actual parts(piston type/volume,crank specs,headgasket thickness,etc) used in the rebuild & part #'s & descriptions,including receipts for machine...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-07-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,087
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Cost for cam & head work

Since you're considering used Vortecs, be sure they are crack free before spending any money on them.Just becuz they came from a running vehicle with no apparent leaks, doesn't mean they aren't...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-06-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,877
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: HP/Torque #'s for vortec heads

IDK if your using a flat tappet cam,or,considering a roller,so,there will be some difference.We've used the Comp XR264 roller(212/218 @ .050 .487/.495 lift) in 3 different Vortec builds with the...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-06-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,877
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: HP/Torque #'s for vortec heads

If you are really worried about the compression,using a D cup,or,reverse dome piston is a good idea.It has all the benefits of a flat top as far as burn goes,while providing some volume to lower...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

Like I said,I'm not real familiar with the heads you have,but,looking at the flow #'s on World's website,they seem to be just slightly lower flow rate than an OEM Vortec.Especially at the lower...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

I see my mistake now.Comp used Dart S/R heads, not, the World S/R Torker.Sorry for any confusion.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

I don't have any real experience with the World S/R heads, but, I was under the impression that they were basically a stock replacement head w/ some minor improvements over stock.IIRC, these are the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

Without knowing what cam you have now, it would be hard to say what you have.Those heads you have now, unless, they have had some serious work done, are not gonna support much over 350 HP & even...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

What will you be doing with the car? Will it be a strip only, weekend cruiser, or, daily driver? To get to the HP goals you are shooting for in a 350, it will be a pretty extreme build & not very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 350 Upgrades?

The 1st thing is gonna be heads.It would also be alot easier to hit those HP #'s with a 383.You can get there with a 350, but, it's gonna need alot of cam & not be a very tame, or, street friendly...
Forum: TPI
01-02-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: New engine time...

I knew there was a base to adapt, but, didn't know for sure how much they ran.Didn't realize they were that high.
Forum: TPI
01-02-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: New engine time...

You can get a brand new L31 Vortec for around $2000.It's a good deal for good engine.Not that much trouble to swap in place of yours.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,923
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Newbie 305 build input

X 2^^^^^ Chris Straub does excellent design work on cams & engines for any use & combo.Through manipulating the cams timing events for your actual setup, there is no guess work, or, swapping rocker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 82,781
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Heads for 350 Mercruiser

The 1.7 rockers will have a slight effect at idle.Your porting & larger valves, would have very little to no effect at idle.I have duals into a single so mine would be less noticeable if it were...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-01-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 82,781
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Heads for 350 Mercruiser

I have this cam now & the idle is smooth as butter at 650 rpm.We use quite a few of these in truck engines & i've yet to hear a choppy idle in a 350 with proper tuning.It can be slightly choppy
in...
Forum: Power Adders
12-31-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,588
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Bolt-on Power for a 305 L69 H.O Motor

Going with a bigger cam won't have much effect unless you get the exhaust opened up,so,I would start there.A better intake would also help.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 82,781
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Heads for 350 Mercruiser

With the exhaust lift at .480" with 1.6 rockers, it would be a good idea to check clearance'as i'm pretty sure GM did as well.
I've set up several sets of these heads & never found overall retainer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 82,781
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Heads for 350 Mercruiser

The 395 cam is a good mild cam.It has a flat torque curve (approx 400 ft/lb)that comes in just around 2000 rpm & holds out to 5000 on a 350.Even with it's 109 LSA, it has a good smooth idle & good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,200
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 305 Cam Swap Question

If the cam we're talking about is the 260H,it has an operating range of 1200 to 5200.Not that it wouldn't help for strip performance,but,it doesn't NEED lower gears,or,higher stall to perform...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: more hp from my chevy 350

The 1st thing you need to do is figure out exactly what you have.You say it's been rebuilt.That may not be a good thing if shorter rebuilders pistons were used.These piston may have a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-29-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,200
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 305 Cam Swap Question

^^^^^ x 2
Gearing & stall should be chosen in how the vehicle will be used,tire size,transmission gearing.It should not be chosen to help crutch up a bad choice in camshafts.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-28-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,626
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 4L60E - Potential broke pump, how hard to replace?

It's very easy to damage the pump by incorrect convertor installation/engagement. The 4L60E is not the hardest to rebuild, but, it is one the hardest & requires several specialty tools that can be...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-24-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By jokerZ71

Holly Springs Motorsports destroyed by tornado

A tornado measuring 3/4 mile wide ripped thru southern Tn & north Ms yesterday.The 1/8th mile strip at Holly Springs Motorsports was pretty much totally destroyed.There have been 8 deaths reported so...
Forum: TPI
12-23-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine lock?

Just thinking with the gas leaking, tach reading off, maybe something in the wiring got screwed up, or, shorted.It's kinda hard to say what it may be the way he is describing it all.Not real clear.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,285
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine ground strap, where it connects to?

Yep I was working on a set of 906 vortec heads.I just remembered I was fussing & cussing be cuz I couldn't find a 5/16" tap.It didn't hit me til rite after I made the post that It was for the intake...
Forum: TPI
12-23-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine lock?

Sounds like you may be hydrolocked if gas has leaked into the cylinders.You can very easily break/bend something by turning it over.Pull all the spark plugs, then see if it turns over.Sounds like you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,285
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Engine ground strap, where it connects to?

Are you sure the bolts are 3/8"? Seems like they are 5/16", IIRC.

EDIT: Sorry.Please disregard.They are 3/8". I just cleaned up a set of heads last nite & chased all the threads.I knew I had used...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-23-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Nothing past 3000 rpms

Get it done quik.It can be dangerous to you & others as well.During the Super Chevy show here at MIR last year, some guy parked his car with a clogged CAT on the grass.It caught the grass on fire,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

That's a good gasket.I think you'll be good as is.That way, you'll still have a little deck left for cleanup at a later time if needed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

Have you already had the block cut? If not, you could still take it down to 9.0" & use the Felpro .028" gasket for a quench of .038".I wouldn't wanna go much lower than that, especially if you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

Victor Rienz & Mr Gasket have composite gaskets in .025 & .026 with a 4.100 bore,i believe.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

You will need to degree the cam,or,use a timing set that allows adjustment.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

Yep. IVC @ .006 is about 68*. The calculators that use @ .050 IVC plus 15* don't work well with cams that have long lazy lobe profiles.You really need to add 20 to 25* to get accurate.They are good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-22-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: DCR pump gas limit

You should be fine as long as your cooling/tuning is spot on.I doubt your actual DCR is even quite 8.5:1.It will actually be closer to 8:1 as the Hot cam has some fairly long lazy lobes.That cam...
Forum: TPI
12-18-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 138,131
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: 307 TPI Jeep in Norway

I like the 307 engine.They get a really bad rap, but, it's mostly due the heads GM used with them.Which heads are you using? We've had really good results using the L30/305 Vortec heads on 307...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-17-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: RamJet Roller Cam

How much shipped to Memphis, Tn. ? Can you get a pic of the ID #?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-30-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: head work?

The heads need to be magged to ck for cracks.Even tho they may have came from a completely good running engine,they can still have cracks.Retorquing for installation can cause them to rear an ugly...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-27-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,221
Posted By jokerZ71

Re: Roller Lifter Junkyard Sources

That's a real good way to trash all your bearings in the accessories.Too tight is as bad as too loose.That's 1 of the advantages of a serpentine/idler pulley setup.Correct/consistant tension.
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