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    Screw in studs 1147 heads

    I used the small block arp screw in studs with sealer and haven't had any problems. I did buy some shoulderless to use, however, didn't like the fact that they don't appear to spread the load as well as a properly designed stud with shoulder. I may be wrong, but it looked like the quick fix...
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    HEI for a 348

    I had a procomp disy, was a piece of junk. I ended up buying an MSD one and haven't looked back since. I had nothing buy problems (serves me right) with the procomp one. One problem being spark scatter/cross fire when used in conjunction with a 6al2. MSD with the cap-adapt fixed my problems...
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    tripower rear carb vacuum leak

    I'm pretty sure the release you are talking about was to rectify issues from a warranty perspective, kind of like a band aid. I remember reading it somewhere when I was at the same point that jeff is at now.....
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    tripower rear carb vacuum leak

    I'd assume you are running the thicker throttle blades (it not original 2gc non-tripower blades), if not, I'd start there. These can be lapped to the bore also, if you get some valve grinding paste, you can mount it in a vise and put a throttle return spring on the throttle shaft and snap it...
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    Anyone seen an EFI (Tune Port) W block conversion?

    I use a TBI, powerjection III, ditto no the comments about the pump, I'm on my second one, wish I had've replaced it with something better. Easy to install and autotune works reasonably well. For best performance a dyno session is needed. You could install a PJIII in less than a day and be...
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    Muffler searching

    I've had a few different mufflers on my W, my favorites were Thrush mufflers, good deep note, not too loud. Currently running Magnaflows into side pipes, however, they are much louder than the Thrush mufflers, to the point where the CD player in the glovebox is now only there for...
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    Has anyone done a 6L80 six speed automatic transmission swap on a 58-64 impala?

    The 6L80 is a great trans, I have one in my daily drive. The 700R4 is also a good trans, I have on in my 60 Impala. I'd definatelly go 700R4 for a few reasons; They Bolt Up (no adapters etc, just use a 168 tooth flexplate and appropriate starter). Dont require any fancy computers They are...
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    modern fuel injection in a 348 or 409?

    If you are looking for something that is easy to install, gives good driveability and could be hidden under a 14x3 filter, try the powerjection III by professional products. I've got one on my 348 and love it. It uses a holley flange, I use an Edelbrock performer rpm intake with mine and it...
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    Oil leak at filter conversion

    The picture above is the transdapt kit. They are Junk. You will go through seals frequently if you drive your car often and the overall design is poor. The only thing it has going for it is it uses a Ford filter that here in Australia are the cheapest you can get. The Derale one picutred...
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    Machining For Screw In Studs & Guide Plates - Push Rod Hole???

    The heads have not been ported, it is supercharged though. If I was going to get them ported I would just buy some Edelbrocks and be done with it. But for the extra $2500 (heads and manfolds) I cant justify it. For the power I want to make I dont think the porting is necessary.... It is for...
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    Machining For Screw In Studs & Guide Plates - Push Rod Hole???

    What diameter did you enlarge them to?
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    Machining For Screw In Studs & Guide Plates - Push Rod Hole???

    I am using full roller rockers with 5/16 pushrods. I'm worried about pushrod bind with the stock slots, hence the guideplates......... I've got the heads off, I really should've done this when I originally got the engine built. I dont want to have to go back a 3rd time........... Not 100%...
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    Machining For Screw In Studs & Guide Plates - Push Rod Hole???

    How much lift/duration are you running with 3/8 holes?
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    Machining For Screw In Studs & Guide Plates - Push Rod Hole???

    Hi All, The engine is getting a little fresh up with the heads coming off and replacing the cam, rockers, and valve train. The only thing I'm not sure about having done it when using non-self aligning rockers (Scorpion), how much do you have to machine out the push rod slots in the head??? I...
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    Supercharger Blow-By & Smoke out the oil cap

    I've got 2.5 inch outlet Doug's Tri-Y's with the ceramic coating. The exhaust currently exists in front of the rear tyes (ie out the sides), I'll see how is sounds after the header install, a ballance pipe isn't a massive issue to make. As for the cross-over cut outs, I've seen the one's for...
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