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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Josh Terrill     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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what are good ways to mildly hop-up the 331 caddy? as in what parts internally (ive heard of using stude parts in a '55 issue of hot rod). what manifold/carb set up would be good for power yet streetable? this motor will be going in my 29 tudor. thank you for your time. -Josh Terrill

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Chris Beasley     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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what will cause a 302 roller moter to pop when you try to give it all that it has it is not my car it is my father in laws i am just trying to help him get it right when he bought it it had a fuel pressure gauge and the person he received it from said that it used to be hooked up to NOS i was wandering if that has anything to do with it

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Shannon Wanner     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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I heard alot about reverse cooling flow on a pontiac 400. It's suppose to add more hp. not sure how to do it and is it worth it?

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Larry Easterly     Category: Hot Rods     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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I just bought a 51 Chevy Deluxe,and cant find any vendors that sale parts for them ,any ideas,also what do you have to do to convert from 6 volt to 12 volt.Thanks Larry

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Robert Burgeno     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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Hey there guys, Is there a LINCOLN motor (maybe from the 70s) that's a real stand-out over the other's, i'm looking for a reliable, strong, cool running and good horsepower V8 for a daily driver. i live in Long Beach California and if there is a dealer that sells complete crate motors that is what i'm looking for. thank you for your time !

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Sam Munoz     Category: Cams     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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I worn out three comp cams, Each in less then 25 miles on my chevy 350 using regular 10-30 oil. Comp techs say that on a flat tappet cam I should used Rottela oil. No way was I going to try that again. My t-bucket club said try a Iske cam. Diff 350 chevy eng but with a mild Iske cam, no problems. I am using the rottela oil straight 30 and everything is working fine. NTBA nation wide avised that they have exprience the same problem. Not many people can afford a full roller cam set up, so I will stay with flat tappets w/ Iske cams and rottela oils. My question is, is it the oils that are causing the flat tappet and cam wearing problems. retired USAF

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Bill Hollingsworth     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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Should a hotted up motor run hotter than a standard motor.If it does would the heat from tubular headers be the primary cause in a confined space.Surely the combustion temperatures in a standard motor wouldn't be that different to that of those of a hot motor and besides at 800centigrade 50 degrees is not that much? thanks Bill Hollingsworth

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Korey Wimms     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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starters keep breaking bendex. bought a 85 monte ss with 283 motor,flywheel has been changed. car had a 350 starter when i got it. starters keep going out and the aftermarket one i got for 153&168 teeth is way too close and grinding after start-up. please help

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by James Smith     Category: Cams     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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Hi I recently purchased a new old stock Isky 7000 track cam with .430 lift for my Desoto Hemi powered model A. The cam came with a set of matched solid lifters from Wolverine Machine and gear co. My question is can I run stock length pushrods with this set up, and what sort of gap between the coils on the valve springs should I be looking for? Regards, James.

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Jon Fritch     Category: Hot Rods     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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what is the absolute sure fire way to look at the cowl of a model A and determine whether it is 1928-29 or 1930-31 ?

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 by Malcolm Holder     Category: Engines     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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i'm building a flathead ford for my 1924 model t sedan ,full fendered, what radiator will work to keep the flathead heating problems the motor is basicly stock.i have seen several 1928/29 using a stock size, will a t work thank you malcolm holder

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Wednesday March 21, 2007 by Gene Ingram     Category: Hot Rods     Expert: Ed Iskenderian

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A discussion has come up about the term " Hot Rod ", my understanding is that it came from the dry lakes guys in the late 30's. I remember it was referred to parts of a blown up engine. AS the racers would pick up the engine pieces they would burn their fingers and say "that's a real hot rod". What's you take on this? Thanks, Gene

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Wednesday March 21, 2007 by Michael Foster     Category: Hot Rods     Expert:

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What do you consider to be the optimum rod length-to-stroke ratio?

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Wednesday March 21, 2007 by John Hartney     Category: Engines     Expert:

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I would like to know, if a 53 V-8 flathead engine could be connected to a 1930 Ford Model "A" drive train ? If so, what would it take to do? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, John A. Hartney

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Wednesday March 21, 2007 by Mark Sweeney     Category: Hot Rods     Expert:

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Did you run two engines in your "T"?

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Monday February 5, 2007 by Andrew White     Category: Engines     Expert:

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Hi, I'm looking for an interesting way to rod my 54 Ford with the original 239 cid Y-Block engine. Recently, while gazing at the crossover pipe, I got the idea of turbocharging the engine using the setup from a buick grand national. However, the feasibility of this option seems iffy since not too many people have published info on this particular mod. To turbo or not to turbo the Y-block for daily street use. That is the question. And, if so, how.

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Monday February 5, 2007 by Gary Forcum     Category: Safety     Expert:

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I am restoring a 1934 Chev Master Coupe. I want to retain the stock car look on the outside while updating the running gear to make the car a better safer driver. What rear end could I use to bolt up to the stock frame to allow me to have hydraulic brakes. My questions would also include what front end to use to accomplish the same goal. I am using a 235 chev six cylinder for power?

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Monday February 5, 2007 by Michael Foster     Category: Cams     Expert:

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What do you believe to be the most important camshaft 'event'?

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Monday February 5, 2007 by JOE YOUNG     Category: Cams     Expert:

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I AM BUILDING A 50 MERC 4" STROKE 3 5/16 BORE . TRI POWER SET UP ELECT ING. I WANT TO RUN STREET BUT HAVE LOTS OF BALLS . SORRY IT IS A FLATHEAD IN A 38 FORD PICKUP , 4 SPEED MUNCIE AND A MUSTANG REAR WITH A 3.55 OR 3.70/? GEAR. WHAT CAM KIT WOULD YOU SUGGEST? HOW MUCH TO BUY IT FROM YOU/? THANKS JOE

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Monday January 22, 2007 by Mark Sweeney     Category: Drag Racing (general)     Expert:

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I saw some pictures of jet powered dragsters in the gallery. Do they still run these? Can you tell me a little bit about them?

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