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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,383
Posted By Irockz

Re: Jeggs is giving away crates with free shipping [ sorta]

The links you posted are 2 different engines,the summit link is the engine that I think we are referring to.
I don't consider this an entry level performance engine,but then again,where is the line...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,383
Posted By Irockz

Re: Jeggs is giving away crates with free shipping [ sorta]

The truth about a goodwrench 350:

NO,they aren't a high performance engine,nor are they advertised to be.
What they are,are all new,service replacement engines.Which means every piece of it is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,054
Posted By Irockz

Re: Goodwrench 350 Break In?

Engine is in and in service.I used 20W50 Valvoline VR1,and I gave the Lucas break in additive a try.I still wish I had an answer as to whether or not these engines actually require break in,or if...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 936
Posted By Irockz

Re: cam experts, help me with these two grinds

I personally don't think you'd like either of those in a street car.For very little more than the cost of a shelf grind,most cam munufacturers will grind a cam that fits YOUR exact needs,rather that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,054
Posted By Irockz

Re: Goodwrench 350 Break In?

It came with no paperwork that states anything about break-in.
I guess I'm a simple thinker,but if I sold engines,with flat tappet cams in mass quanity,I believe I'd have a 5hp electric motor on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-08-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,054
Posted By Irockz

Goodwrench 350 Break In?

Just bought a goodwrench 350 for the farm truck.Before anyone tells me,I know it's a dog,etc.But it will do a fine job of hauling wood,fuel,and haybales.
My question is,is the cam broke in,or do I...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-28-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,709
Posted By Irockz

Re: 409 in a Camaro?

I want to say 2 things,leave the 409 for the early iron where it will be most beneficial,and thank you ever so much for your service to our country.I for one deeply appreciate you.:goodjob:
Forum: Engine Swap
02-22-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Irockz

Re: Carb Choice Question

NO NO NO,you guys don't understand.Carb gnomes,they are anti-Holley.You see,they don't have tools that will fit any other carb,only Holleys.Thats why the AFB style never gets messed with,the carb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Irockz

Re: Small block 400 heads.

About the WORST heads made,and far worse to put on a 305.They have bigger valves,but also large 76cc chambers,which will KILL your compression.They flow bad,there is no good reason to use them for...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,731
Posted By Irockz

Re: Rebuilding the 350.. again

I've had good luck with Northern Auto Parts,they will tailor an engine "kit" to your needs.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,226
Posted By Irockz

Re: alm L98 heads on LB9

The valves will clear,but at that price I'd want to see reciepts from a current rebuild.$350 is a good buy if they are fresh,but if you had to go through them,you'd be better off buying new.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,834
Posted By Irockz

Re: Possible to change sparkplugs on 305 V8 without going underneath?

no,be patient,use proper extensions,and don't fight it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By Irockz

Re: Hooker 2055 - spark plug wires?

Most likely,no.I've seen very few SBC headers that didn't require 90* plugwires.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,652
Posted By Irockz

Re: 400 sbc

Sorry bud,but your uncle is full of ****.:bs:
Forum: Engine Swap
01-25-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By Irockz

Re: 383 setup

That cam works well,and would make power in that combo,as well as sound cool.
That said,there are MUCH better grinds out there with today's technology.The Comp techline is readily available,google...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,652
Posted By Irockz

Re: 400 sbc

I'd have to disagree as far as a streetable,honest 300-350 hp street engine is concerned.I have heard horror stories about cast 400 cranks,but have personally beat the ever loving piss out of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,105
Posted By Irockz

Re: swapping 95 older TBi 350 in place of a 96 up SFI 350, questions..

I honestly am shocked that your job includes tasks such as this,but you have to ask.
The ONLY correct way to do this,is to swap the cam,heads,and intake to the 95 engine.
I am seriously...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-12-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By Irockz

Re: How hard would it be...

Being brutally honest,I'd say the engine/trans swap,and the ground effects,are worth doing,if that's what you want.The digital dash,on the other hand,are a different story.
It's a ton of work,to...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-12-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By Irockz

Re: 283???

Not trying to rain on your parade or anything,but you could buy a core 350,machine it,and build it cheaper than you can take the 283 you have,and machine/build it.
I built a 283 a couple of years...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-27-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 848
Posted By Irockz

Re: how much beter would this 400 sbc be and is it worth $2500???

That engine almost seems too cheap,unless it has been whooped on pretty hard.It almost has that stuck together out of spare parts aura about it.
I'm always leary of buying from someone I don't know...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-16-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,865
Posted By Irockz

Re: Skip white performance 427

It's WISECO.Probe pistons are quality products,UPON inspection.Sofa has had you pinned as an internet expert for a while,I'd have to agree at this point....
Forum: Engine Swap
12-16-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,865
Posted By Irockz

Re: Skip white performance 427

You sir,are incorrect.Probe Pistons are made in Tennessee,which if you have ever seen a globe,is NOT in China.They are great pistons,only someone who has never inspected a set of them would say...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-14-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,865
Posted By Irockz

Re: Skip white performance 427

I've bought a few items from him without complaint,but it's all been Chinese knockoff stuff.
I personally would be leary of an entire engine kit,as anyone who would sell cheap knockoff stuff,would...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-11-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,124
Posted By Irockz

Re: want to run 12.5's

Make your changes one or two at a time.If it doesn't respond like you want after making many changes at once,you'll have no idea what helped and what didn't.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-11-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,341
Posted By Irockz

Re: bbc swap

Do what you want to,it's your car.Pulling the cap on my 87 with a 468 (avatar pic) was cake,though.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-11-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,341
Posted By Irockz

Re: bbc swap

No need to notch the firewall,an HEI will clear just fine if the engine will be in it's stock location.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-07-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,170
Posted By Irockz

Re: Calling on Iroc-Z's with 454

I must have been the first,put a 468 9in my 87 Iroc in 06,was a no brainer swap.Any idiot who can put an engine in ANYTHING and make it run,can pull it off.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-27-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 709
Posted By Irockz

Re: Help with roller rockers

I'd be willing to wager that you would receive little to no gratification from a swap to roller rockers alone.
I'm with the crowd,identify the source of your noise,and work from there,the cost of a...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-27-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,057
Posted By Irockz

Re: bbc swap hooker headers

It's been several years since I installed them,so I may have forgotten some details.
I do recall having to grind the snot out of the lower control arm mounts,as well as clearancing the firewall with...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-23-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 81,087
Posted By Irockz

Re: Duramax Thirdgen Swap

Blake used the 4180 on the ChevyII,and used smaller twin turbos,mostly for clearance reasons.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-22-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 81,087
Posted By Irockz

Re: Duramax Thirdgen Swap

I personally know the guy who built the Chevy II wagon in the current HotRod mag with a Duramax.He's a super nice guy,PM me for his # if you'd like,I'm sure he would tell you anything he could that...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-26-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Irockz

sbc vortec heads

I have a pair of 059 casting vortec heads from a 97 Chevy pickup.Were checked for cracks,and are ready to run.
Asking $150,and I charge actual shipping cost only.
Send me a PM,or my email is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By Irockz

Re: My Fatal Mistake...

So nobody can tell me if these are any better than TBI heads?Theres a lot of conflicting info out there,was hoping someone with some knowledge of these heads could advise me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By Irockz

My Fatal Mistake...

Long story long,I bought a pair of "vortec" heads,in the dark,from a trusted friends son.
I pulled a flashlight out,saw the intake bolt pattern,paid him,and threw them in the trunk.I stopped by the...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-27-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 889
Posted By Irockz

Re: 350 v s 327

Which is why it won't be "different".Guys build 305s to be different,put 283s in to be different,but you know what?At the end of the day,when you raise the hood,NOT ONE DAMN BIT DIFFERENT THAN ANY...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By Irockz

Re: Can Pontiac 2.5l Head Bolts be retorque?

Those head bolts should without a doubt be replaced.The best deal is to buy a Fel Pro head gasket SET,it comes with all the gaskets you need,as well as the new bolts.
On a side note,2.5 heads are...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-19-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,389
Posted By Irockz

Re: any help with my 406 build

Am I the only one here who had bad luck with 400 blocks?While I always encourage a forged crank,I never had one in my 406's,but gave up after my 3rd block failed.
Theres plenty of power to be made...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-08-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,844
Posted By Irockz

Re: 305 vs 307

How about a cheaper,more productive solution?Buy the cheap 350 core that you are now well aware exists,make a 327.The "nostalgia" remains,because you've retained the crank and even the rods from the...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
07-14-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By Irockz

87 Camaro Street Strip

I have a clean,nice 87 Camaro project that could use a new home.Between life events and local track management,I've lost interest.
It has a fresh,never fired 360 CI smallblock,12:1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,390
Posted By Irockz

Re: HEI burning up ignition modules HELP!!!!!!!!!!

If it's creating too much resistance,it will cause the module to overheat and cook itself.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-29-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 836
Posted By Irockz

Re: Firebird help, Olds 350?

A bunch.A 350 Olds engine has the number 350 in common with the Chevrolet engine that supposedly once lived there,but thats it.Different trans pattern,custom built mounts,the list goes on and on.I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,241
Posted By Irockz

Re: Setting timing on a carb sounds redundant, can someone explain this?

First,camaronewbie,I REALLY wish you would aquire some usable knowledge.I have watched you give so much BAD advice,that it is sickening.You are a rookie,at best,giving out inaccurate information all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 908
Posted By Irockz

Re: junk?

Check one more thing,just for fun.Crawl underneath and make certain that the torque converter bolts haven't loosened up on you.To be honest,that's not what it sounded like to me,but it's worth a few...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By Irockz

Re: How is it this fast?

I have a 496 going togethor,SLOWLY.I was just amazed that this combination ran so well,the olny science or matching of parts that took place was the price factor.Maybe the old corvette heads are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By Irockz

How is it this fast?

Ok,long story short,I made the first pass down a dragstrip tonight since 2006,when I had to sell my old Iroc.I've since had some nastiness in my life,but after the dust settled I purchased my current...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-29-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,977
Posted By Irockz

Re: 83 camaro with a 455 bb question

I'd love to see pictures!I'm not much on crossbreeding,but I LOVE me a 455 Olds,torques moves cars,and at 4.25 factory stroke,the 455 Olds delivers a metric asston of torque.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-26-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,695
Posted By Irockz

Re: Free 307, What do to?

hate to repeat this,but sell the crank and build a 350.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,420
Posted By Irockz

Re: Accel Corrected HEI Cap

I'm going to chime in as the only guy in the world not loving the "corrected" cap.All I can think of is the poor bastard a couple of years down the road that puts a new cap and rotor on,and spends an...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-27-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 852
Posted By Irockz

Re: New Swap Thread

All of the talk about a BB being too heavy for these cars is pure wivestale.The only way that the handling difference would be noticable would be in an extreme situation,such as autocross.

As far...
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