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by sjre
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: F/T cam with tool steel lifter
Replies: 32
Views: 7382

Re: F/T cam with tool steel lifter

I recently saw I think it was Billy Godbold who said it happens from fracturing under the surface hardness then it separates and flakes .
by sjre
Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Lets talk about intake gaskets . . . . .
Replies: 40
Views: 66628

Re: Lets talk about intake gaskets . . . . .

My go to has been the old mr g paper for intakes.
by sjre
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Forums HP Prediction
Replies: 45
Views: 19511

Re: Forums HP Prediction

Thought you always used Redline and isky why comp . Im having a hard time with 500+ for a simple combo with no porting or a lot of compression even with 200 cc heads
by sjre
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: sada roller cam???
Replies: 21
Views: 7028

Re: sada roller cam???

No one was being a smart ass. You just wanted an answer so you didnt have to look for yourself . How would we know you have the block there ?
by sjre
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: 71 chevy 350 headgaskets
Replies: 16
Views: 2806

Re: 71 chevy 350 headgaskets

I believe gm has composite at around .026 .
by sjre
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Comp Cams DLC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters
Replies: 65
Views: 20452

Re: Comp Cams DLC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

Thank you , like you said not much out there .
by sjre
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Comp Cams DLC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters
Replies: 65
Views: 20452

Re: Comp Cams DLC Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

Procharged 434 wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:27 pm We should be doing the break-in later this afternoon, I will post results ....
Under what conditions will they be broken in, springs ,oil ? Please tell us the results . What if they actually work ?
by sjre
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: where to buy ATK parts
Replies: 7
Views: 902

Re: where to buy ATK parts

atk 866-721-2315 or if you know part # possibly through advance auto .
by sjre
Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Hei timing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6592

Re: Hei timing?

Too much jet with too cold a plug will too.
by sjre
Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Hei timing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6592

Re: Hei timing?

The only way 78s work is w/o power valve other than that n.g unless the carb was built for them. 26 s are too hot for circle track. All I know is worked for me. Im not saying they didnt work for you . We are talking a stock 4412 they work ok. Some times the carb builder will open up the h/s airblee...
by sjre
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: spark plug heat range help
Replies: 9
Views: 793

Re: spark plug heat range help

honestly i'm clueless about this subject. I've been using NGK #7 spark plugs in my NA 555 BBC for like 5 years. A friend suggested i should be using a hotter plug. I don't even know which way is hotter. I went and bought a set of #8 plugs but they look exactly the same. Can someone educate me on th...
by sjre
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Cam grinding who is best & Price
Replies: 23
Views: 3444

Re: Cam grinding who is best & Price

Ive used delta cams in washington st.
by sjre
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Hei timing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6592

Re: Hei timing?

The only way 78s work is w/o power valve other than that n.g unless the carb was built for them. 26 s are too hot for circle track.
by sjre
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Hei timing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6592

Re: Hei timing?

autolite 24 would work better with 74 jets
by sjre
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Hei timing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6592

Re: Hei timing?

your still to fat if ur running 7 or 8 ngk , try 6 or autolite 24 . plugs loading up probably.