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  1. Ebay, etc. Discussion
    Not mine, on Craigslist: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/d/redwood-city-muncie-transmission-and/7591644627.html
  2. Drivetrain & Performance
    I recently finished dropping in my new 388 engine. I started it up but am having some issues: 1) engine idles rough and tach bounces around a bit. It will idle down around 650-700 rpm. 2) the timing mark, with the vacuum hose plugged, is pretty far to the left of the timing tab (maybe around...
  3. Drivetrain & Performance
    Just wanting to know if i would run into any issues with swapping that late of a head on that year of block. The cylinder head thats on it currently has the integrated intake manifold and i cant really do any mods that i want to do. On jegs website they sell an two ATK 292 heads one early and...
  4. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi Team, Posted a long detailed story on how I got here in the member intro duction if your are interested to see how I ended up here asking question. (FYI I'm totally new to the engine world so excuse me if am asking what might seem dumb to some people with many years of experience, I'm...
  5. Nova Projects
    My dad has a '74 nova that has been sitting since 2001. When I restore it, Will a 6.2l LT5 vette engine fit it? i want to give the nova some serious power. also, how much do you think it will cost to get it running again?
  6. Drivetrain & Performance
    Found a 3970010 350 engine on craigslist. It's a 4-bolt crank, has 997 cylinder heads. Probably needs a rebuild but rotates freely. The guy wants $400. Is that a reasonable price?
  7. Electrical
    There literally is nowhere that shows the path the harness should take ANYWHERE onlone, no videos or pictures, even in manuals I have nothing but other cars yes. Im tryin to remember how to run the starter and alternator side. I think it went into the transmission well and around the dipstick to...
  8. Electrical
    Trying to get my car running, swapped in my engine to this body like 2 years ago and the harness so I trying to find good images of where they go and no luck. The guy that had the car before me was an idiot. Also I should mention this harness was in my other car with this engine and the harness...
  9. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    hi everyone Im trying to plan out a v8 swap for my 62. my plan is to put a 383 stroker, not sure yet about the transmission. my question is do I need to do anything with my suspension. i thought for sure that I would have to upgrade, but I have read a few threads and some guys are saying that...
  10. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi everyone I have a 1962 coupe with a 3.2L 194 and When looking at parts I’m seeing that a lot of the time it says that a part is compatible with 1963 through some year I forget the exact year but not with 1962s and there is usually a different part number but the part looks the same what is...
  11. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hey guys. My fathers first car was a '66 Chevy Nova V8 Sport Coupe. He bought it used in '73 and broke it down (to build a dragster), stored it in my grandparents garage and never put it back together. Fast forward to 2020. I am now starting my first muscle car restoration project. Unfortunately...
  12. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi Guys, I have a new engine coming for my 66 and had some questions as I am relatively new to swapping engines. I pulled the old engine last weekend. I have a small bunch of wires coming through the firewall near where the steering column come through and was wondering if anyone knows what they...
  13. Electrical
    Guys, I'm looking for a simplified drawing or sketch of the engine wiring for the 69. I just put in a new 383, mini-starter, Davis unified distributor and coil, and a 1-wire alternator. I think I'm just over-thinking things, but I'm sure this has already been done by someone, so if there's a...
  14. Drag Racing Forum
    First things first. I have a 388 Casting code 350CI SBC 4 Bolt main. What type of fuel can I run / Crankshaft stroke question With the parts I will be running I have used the summit racing compression calculator and determined it to be a 11:1 ratio. What type of fuel grade can I run? I will...
  15. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hey all- hoping for someone with a bit more experience to help me out with this question so I can consider my options before moving forward. I have a 73 Nova with a 350 that's reaching the end of it's life. The car is my daily so I'm looking into engine swap options/efi/etc etc etc. My buddy...
  16. Drivetrain & Performance
    I'm having a 350 short block rebuilt and I'm trying to choose what cam and stall converter to go with. The shop rebuilding the engine suggested I go with either of the cams linked below. My horsepower goal is 400+ but that might be a stretch...
  17. Drivetrain & Performance
    i have a 1974 nova with original straight 6, on top of the thermostat housing is a little valve/pressure switch that i am told controls to auto choke, mine is snapped in half... any ideas where i can buy a new one.. i have tried all the auto parts places(napa, autozone, advance auto etc..) no...
  18. Body and Interior
    I'm looking for some advice from others who have had the problem of interior heat. I've been feeling like I'm in an oven when driving my 73 in Texas, especially during rush hour traffic. At first I though the heater was somehow on heating up my car but come to find out the heat is coming from...
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