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Join the Car Craft Forum at Car Craft Magazine to discuss your favorite street racing car, car shows & events, and more.Car Craft Magazine Forumshttp://forums.carcraft.comThu, 07 Aug 2008 03:08:53 -0700<![CDATA[exhaust problem?]]>exhaust problem?
I have a 1970 nova with a stroked 350 motor, everything with it origonaly seemed to be running well. I took the car to a shop for some new wheels and tires, and ended up lowering it as well. in doing this my custom dual exhaust that ran over the axles became a rubbing issue, so I chopped them off right before the axle. Now for some reason i get this weird pulsating noise at high rpm right before a shift change... sounds almost like floating valves or bouncing off a rev limiter. Did i loose back pressure or something? It seems that the car runs perfectly fine while in park, no matter how i rev it. This would be the easiest fix (i'm guessing just throw on a couple of crimped turndowns?)but their are also other possibilities... While my car was in the shop the 'shop retard' tried to pull it over a floor jack that ripped a gaping hole in the oil pan. This required them to pull the entire motor in order to fix it... but i haven't been able to notice anything that might be adjusted wrong, the tranny vacuum line and kickdown cables seem to be operating correctly, and not crimped or pinned. Anyone got any ideas??? The amount of pipe that was cut off was about 3.5-4 feet of pipe from both tailpipes

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6972564/chevrolet/exhaust-problem/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6972564/chevrolet/exhaust-problemWed, 06 Aug 2008 20:08:44 -0700<![CDATA[1990 chevy caprice rattle..]]>1990 chevy caprice rattle..
Have a 1990 Chevy caprice.. 110,000 miles on the original engine, bought it two years ago.. no major issues... The problem is this.. when driving.. i hear a rattle underneath the car, dont know if it is the transmission or what.. i think it is the tranny... but.. what do i know.. not much about this. started when.. i was on the highway.. went from Overdrive to drive, (its an auto) and.. completely lost acceleration. I stepped on the gas, and nothing.. didnt go any further, i released, and stepped again.. and it went fine, and the rattling stopped. i dont remember if the thing revved when i accelerated or not. This has happened twice, both times on the highway. Now the rattle is pretty much constant, worse going over bumps. I know it isnt the best car in the world.. but at the time it is all i have. and no means of getting another.. 305 v8 1990... is the stock caprice.. not the classic.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6970545/drivetrain/1990-chevy-caprice-rattle/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6970545/drivetrain/1990-chevy-caprice-rattleWed, 06 Aug 2008 14:08:30 -0700<![CDATA[1957 Special rim application]]>1957 Special rim application
Greetings All: I have a 1957 Buick Special and want to install the widest factory steel rims I can. Anyone know what rims will work from which vehicles ??? Thanks... Bob

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6968040/buick/1957-special-rim-application/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6968040/buick/1957-special-rim-applicationWed, 06 Aug 2008 12:08:52 -0700<![CDATA[Nokia N96 16GB $290, Apple iphone 16GB 3G $370, HTC Touch Diamond $320]]>Nokia N96 16GB $290, Apple iphone 16GB 3G $370, HTC Touch Diamond $320
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]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6967755/general-car-craft-technical-discussion/nokia-n96-16gb-290-apple-iphone-16gb-3g-370-htc-touch-diamond-320/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6967755/general-car-craft-technical-discussion/nokia-n96-16gb-290-apple-iphone-16gb-3g-370-htc-touch-diamond-320Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:08:54 -0700<![CDATA[Navigating CC web site]]>Navigating CC web site
Every month I get my car craft and see stuff listed on the Car Craft.com page in the front of the magazine. However, I can never find the stuff once I get on line. I wanted to see the "Build Your Own Exhaust At Home" but I don't see it. How do I get there?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6965163/general-car-craft-discussion/navigating-cc-web-site/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6965163/general-car-craft-discussion/navigating-cc-web-siteTue, 05 Aug 2008 18:08:49 -0700<![CDATA[LS1 Hot Cam Project Light Speed Part 3]]>LS1 Hot Cam Project Light Speed Part 3
Forgive me if this has already been asked, but the article about the Hot Cam with LS6 springs, shows horsepower numbers going from 391 to over 420. I don't get it. The LS1 engine in my Corvette is only rated to 350, so how are they getting all this power to begin the experiment? Also, the pictures depict headers bolted to the block, which also changes the baseline of the test. So the biggest help would be knowing, how much horsepower can I REALLY expect to get from the Hot Cam in a stock LS1 motor sitting in a car? And would anybody recommend this upgrade over competing CAM swaps, not ignoring the price as a factor. Thanks in advance.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6926162/car-craft-magazine/ls1-hot-cam-project-light-speed-part-3/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6926162/car-craft-magazine/ls1-hot-cam-project-light-speed-part-3Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:08:52 -0700<![CDATA[what is the the best sbc out of the 350,383,& 400]]>what is the the best sbc out of the 350,383,& 400
what engine could make the most hp & lb-ft, cause the least amount of problems, and which would be least expensive.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6962196/chevrolet/what-is-the-the-best-sbc-out-of-the-350383-400/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6962196/chevrolet/what-is-the-the-best-sbc-out-of-the-350383-400Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:08:57 -0700<![CDATA[zz4]]>zz4
I accidentally picked up a new zz4 short block for half price, so it looks like my new engine will be finished sooner than expected. Any recommendations for a hydraulic cam spec?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6925559/general-car-craft-discussion/zz4/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6925559/general-car-craft-discussion/zz4Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:08:57 -0700<![CDATA[Low buck, low end torque for a K-5?]]>Low buck, low end torque for a K-5?
I want to replace the stock, tired, TBI 350 in my '88 K-5 Blazer. I want 300tq by 2000rpm, 400tq by 3000rpm and keep 350tq past 4000rpm, all with spending less than two grand, keeping it fuel injected and smog legal without loosing any fuel economy! A 383 would be the answer, but wouldn't that shoot the MPG's? I was thinking a 30 over bore to bring it out to 355, get some thrifty 9.25:1 pistons, tri-y headers, a holley 670cfm TB and a new high flow fuel pump. Here is the question, what about heads and a cam? The stock heads make more torque below 2700 rpm than many aftermarket heads do, and flow okay to about 3500rpm. What heads would make as much or more torque below 3500rpm (torquer, vortec) but have a longer power band? What would be a good cam for the torque curve that I want? If someone could explaine the numbers for the cam (lift, duration... etc.) and how they change the torque curve that would help me tons! How hard would it be to swap in a 5.3/6.0 and keep its computer or change it over to TBI and use my stock ECM? Does anyone make heads for those engines that will run an EGR?This will be my first engine build. I'm a Marine currently in Iraq, but will be back at Camp Pendleton soon. Maybe I should check out the Turnkey shop in Oceanside when I get back to the states? Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated! Scott

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6920669/car-engine/low-buck-low-end-torque-for-a-k-5/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6920669/car-engine/low-buck-low-end-torque-for-a-k-5Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:08:37 -0700<![CDATA[Wheels for my TA]]>Wheels for my TA
I need to find out what is the fattest feet (wheel & tire combo) I can put on my 1999 Pontiac Trans Am. I went to the Tirerack.com site and they had the recommended size but is that the largest? (275/40/17 on the rear) This is a reasonably common car so the info should be available somewhere. Thanks for any help

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6951036/general-car-craft-discussion/wheels-for-my-ta/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6951036/general-car-craft-discussion/wheels-for-my-taFri, 01 Aug 2008 16:08:28 -0700<![CDATA[Basecoat over clearcoat?]]>Basecoat over clearcoat?
Hey guy's: I'm going to be adding color to my ram. Having the f&r bumpers powdercoated black&my nerfs black as well. They are chrome right now. My fascia, fog bezels are painted plastic(red) which are clearcoated by the b-shop. My questions are: 1-Can I scuff up the clear on the painted plastic so I can rebase to black without adhesion troubles, or do I have to sand all cc off? 2-Should I just bc over the cc(after scuffing), or prime, sand, then bc after scuff? Many Thanks: Don

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6911096/auto-paint/basecoat-over-clearcoat/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6911096/auto-paint/basecoat-over-clearcoatFri, 01 Aug 2008 15:08:35 -0700<![CDATA[New Dodge Dakota drive train swap into a 66 Barracuda!?!]]>New Dodge Dakota drive train swap into a 66 Barracuda!?!
I just bought a 66 Plymouth Barracuda project car. It is missing the motor , trans, and drive shaft. A pal that runs a tow yard has a rolled 2006(?) Dodge Dakota truck with a 318. Anyone out there ever swap in the motor, trans, and computer from one of these into something else? I know there is stuff out there for the Chevy swap, but was not sure about Dodge. It would be a cool swap... Troy

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6945936/general-car-craft-discussion/new-dodge-dakota-drive-train-swap-into-a-66-barracuda/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6945936/general-car-craft-discussion/new-dodge-dakota-drive-train-swap-into-a-66-barracudaThu, 31 Jul 2008 20:07:40 -0700<![CDATA[1956 F100-need a carb]]>1956 F100-need a carb
I have a friend who has a- as you guessed-1956 Ford F100 with a 272 V8 and he needs a oem style 2Bbl carb for it.We looked at ebay and such and we may have overlooked it,but does anyone know where he can get one?I posted this in the Ford specific forum and figured I would put it here as well to get the most exposer.All help is greatly appreciated.Thanks.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6907550/general-car-craft-discussion/1956-f100-need-a-carb/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6907550/general-car-craft-discussion/1956-f100-need-a-carbThu, 31 Jul 2008 18:07:18 -0700<![CDATA[What Engine To Build - 327, vortec 350 or 400]]>What Engine To Build - 327, vortec 350 or 400
Hi, I am looking for some advice on what motor to build. I have a 67 camaro that came with a 250-6 and powerglide that I took out along with the 10 bolt and put in a 1965 Corvette 327 with 2.02 camel back heads, 4-speed and a moser engineering 12-bolt posi. The engine is all original except I put a crane cam in it, edelbrock performer rpm intake, hei ignition, headers and 2.5 inch flowmaster exhaust. The engine runs great and the car moves pretty well but it is now starting to smoke (very badly) and it needs to be rebuilt. Its still has over 180 psi of compression in each cylinder but at idle smokes a lot. So now do I rebuild the 327 with the factory camel back heads or do I buy a friends 1997 350 with vortec heads and rebuild that or do I buy another friends 400 small block and put aftermarket heads on it. I am on a budget but would like some more power. Both the 350 and the 400 can be purchased for 300 bucks but both need to be rebuilt. I am looking for any suggestions you might have. Thanks, Bonk

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6943191/car-engine/what-engine-to-build-327-vortec-350-or-400/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6943191/car-engine/what-engine-to-build-327-vortec-350-or-400Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:07:10 -0700<![CDATA[1963 Impala Powerglide to 700R4 Swap]]>1963 Impala Powerglide to 700R4 Swap
I have a 1963 Impala with a mild small block 350. I'm swapping the Powerglide out for a 700R4 (out of a 1990 Formula Firebird). I know it will come with a 30-spline tailshaft which will have to be changed to a 27-spline. Is this possible or is there an easier/less expensive way to alleviate this issue. Also does anyone know which crossmember I should use? Which kits will I need to make this transmission work with the car? Since the driveshaft is a 2 piece does that mean I only need to get the driveshaft closest to the transmission shortened? Any and all advice on how to make this proccess as painless and the least expensive would be appreciated. P.S. Would going to a 200-4r be easier and/or less expensive?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6906557/chevrolet/1963-impala-powerglide-to-700r4-swap/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6906557/chevrolet/1963-impala-powerglide-to-700r4-swapThu, 31 Jul 2008 12:07:22 -0700<![CDATA[1965 F100]]>1965 F100
I have a friend that has a 1956 F100 with the 272 cid V8 and he is looking for an original style 2Bbl carb.We have looked at ebay and such.We also could have overlooked it somehow as well.Can anyone point me in the right direction?Thanks.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6897763/ford/1965-f100/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6897763/ford/1965-f100Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:07:44 -0700<![CDATA[Hey, Jeff or Doug]]>Hey, Jeff or Doug
I have a question about small block chevy casting numbers. The one's I'm talking about are the 010 and 020 that are normally found under the timing cover area of first generation small blocks. Some people say they represent the amount of nickel and tin that are put in the block when they cast it. And other people say that isn't the case and that they represent other things. So I thought I'd ask you guys and see if you could put this myth to rest. So what does the 010 and 020 casting numbers mean?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6906017/general-car-craft-discussion/hey-jeff-or-doug/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6906017/general-car-craft-discussion/hey-jeff-or-dougThu, 31 Jul 2008 00:07:03 -0700<![CDATA[67 425 super rocket in a Cutty.]]>67 425 super rocket in a Cutty.
I'm about to pull out a rocket 350 from a 71 Cutty 'S' I beat it like it stole something (about to throw a rod) and drop a 425 ultra high compression 10.25 to 1 from an 67 olds 98 :) Should I get some 455 motor mounts, or will the originals hold line up? this is what I found is it correct? This entails swapping an Olds 400, 425 or 455 big block in place of the existing Olds 260, 307, 330, 350 or 403 small block. Un-bolt the 350, remove the 350 motor mounts, install 455 motor mounts, and then in-bolt the 455. Everything fits, and when you're done, if you keep the 350 decals, no one short of an Olds expert will notice the difference. BUT I also saw this! If you have a 350 and want to change to a 400, 425 or 455 you can use the 350 motor mounts, only drawback is the engine will set at least 1 inch higher than normal. The other option is to use 400, 425 or 455 frame mounts with the matching motor mounts and the engine will set normal. You will not need to drill holes for the BB frame mounts. They are direct bolt in. The 350 mounts only pose a problem with hood to air cleaner clearance. If you run a stock intake, no problem. If you use a Torqer or Performer than you may have trouble. lastly Exhaust manifold change to headers will I have to cut the wheel wells after a big block is in... I heard there are some minor problems doing this

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6896767/oldsmobile/67-425-super-rocket-in-a-cutty/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6896767/oldsmobile/67-425-super-rocket-in-a-cuttyWed, 30 Jul 2008 02:07:50 -0700<![CDATA[Need help picking heads, cam, and carb for 427 stroker]]>Need help picking heads, cam, and carb for 427 stroker
I have a '68 sportscar with it's original Ford 302 J code engine with factory HiPo cast exhaust manifolds. The car weighs 2,500 lbs, has a Tremec 3550 5-speed, 3.8 eight inch rear, and 225/60/15 tires. Over the years I have made the following changes. AFR 165/58cc aluminum heads. Edelbrock RPM intake manifold. Holley 670cfm Street Avenger carb. Extreem Energy 268/280 Comp Cam. ASP underdrive crank pully. Pertronics ignition. I am afraid of the stock rod bolts failing, so I only rev it to 5,500-5,800 rpm. The car is neither a daily driver nor show queen. I use it often and will do stop light grand prixs up to 60 mph. Would I be better off with the following engine change? For years I have been lusting after a PAW 351 Windsor based 427 stroker short block. Would this be worth the expense. Would it make more HP and TQ on regular unleaded than my current 302? If I went with this short block, what size, cam, heads, and carb would I need to max out with regular unleaded gas? TIA

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6938562/ford/need-help-picking-heads-cam-and-carb-for-427-stroker/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6938562/ford/need-help-picking-heads-cam-and-carb-for-427-strokerTue, 29 Jul 2008 22:07:36 -0700<![CDATA[Compression problem, please help]]>Compression problem, please help
well I got my truck running that I was having a timing problem with and the timing set. But now it lacks power and doesn't sound just right. I did a compression check and my 3rd and 4th cylinder have no compression at all. I tried dropping some oil in and it didn't make a difference. I tried adjusting the valves out a little to make sure they were being allowed to close all the way and that didn't help. I seated the valves with valve grinding compound when I rebuilt the head and put new valves in so I hope that's not it. Plus if the new valves weren't seating all the way I should get some compression right? Anybody got any ideas as to why I have no compression. Oh yea when I had the head off there was no evidence of a cracked ring scratching the walls so I'm not thinking rings. But I did reuse the head bolts and it's an '87 4 cylinder. I'm starting to think maybe I blew the head gasket but just not around any water jackets and that's why I have no oil/coolant mixing. Or the head bolts are stretched over time and it's not tight enough. Any other ideas why no compression before I take the head back off?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6893671/general-car-craft-discussion/compression-problem-please-help/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6893671/general-car-craft-discussion/compression-problem-please-helpTue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:07 -0700<![CDATA[1963 Impala Powerglide to 700R4 swap]]>1963 Impala Powerglide to 700R4 swap
I have a 1963 Impala with a mild small block 350. I'm swapping the Powerglide out for a 700R4 (out of a 1990 Formula Firebird). I know it will come with a 30-spline tailshaft which will have to be changed to a 27-spline. Is this possible or is there an easier/less expensive way to alleviate this issue. Also does anyone know which crossmember I should use? Which kits will I need to make this transmission work with the car? Since the driveshaft is a 2 piece does that mean I only need to get the driveshaft closest to the transmission shortened? Any and all advice on how to make this proccess as painless and the least expensive would be appreciated. P.S. Would going to a 200-4r be easier and/or less expensive?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6936192/drivetrain/1963-impala-powerglide-to-700r4-swap/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6936192/drivetrain/1963-impala-powerglide-to-700r4-swapTue, 29 Jul 2008 05:07:46 -0700<![CDATA[A worth while thought?]]>A worth while thought?
I've always been in love with classic american and muscle cars. Modern cars don't hold the same kind of interest with me, as long as its got four wheels and runs viva. Along with this I've also had an interest in working on cars, again more specifically old classic and muscle cars. I'm fifteen, and my dad has wanted to restore a car with me for quite some time, and I see this as a chance to learn what I can about the vehicles I love. I'm curious as to wither it would be worth it to get a cheap but serviceable old car (in the nature of a 60's or 70's coupe kind of thing, a few examples of what I'm thinking of below), to spend the next few years idly working on as a learning and project car. An example of the kind, and age, of cars I'd be intrested in performing this on is something like: 1982 Ford Thunderbird 1959 Austin-Healey Sprit The idea would be to start with something about that age and shape (though the condition doesn't matter so much as long as its serviceable as that would be the whole point of it all anyway), and over the next few years begin restoring it, replacing what needs to be, a paint job, updating the stereo without killing the look, etc etc. Hopefully the stretching out over several years would alleviate some of the cost of it aswell, as I hope to have a job and pay for some of it atleast.

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6901367/general-car-craft-technical-discussion/a-worth-while-thought/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6901367/general-car-craft-technical-discussion/a-worth-while-thoughtTue, 29 Jul 2008 00:07:56 -0700<![CDATA[Old lady w/1970 conv '70 lemans sport]]>Old lady w/1970 conv '70 lemans sport
Need guidance - I now have an royal blue 1970 lemans sport conv sitting in my garage in Maryland (annapolis). Okay - who can help me find a car guy locally to get this sweet ride on the road??

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6892033/pontiac/old-lady-w-1970-conv-70-lemans-sport/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6892033/pontiac/old-lady-w-1970-conv-70-lemans-sportTue, 29 Jul 2008 00:07:57 -0700<![CDATA[Speaker sizes on a '72 Nova]]>Speaker sizes on a '72 Nova
What size speakers (and how many of each?) does a 1972 Nova have?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6900473/general-car-craft-discussion/speaker-sizes-on-a-72-nova/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6900473/general-car-craft-discussion/speaker-sizes-on-a-72-novaMon, 28 Jul 2008 22:07:30 -0700<![CDATA[rocker panel moulding]]>rocker panel moulding
Hi, I have a 87 VOLVO 240 DL and I don`t know how to install the rocker panel mouldings with the new clips I bought. Can you HELP me ?

]]>http://forums.carcraft.com/70/6900107/auto-body/rocker-panel-moulding/index.htmlhttp://forums.carcraft.com/70/6900107/auto-body/rocker-panel-moulding