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Join the Performance Hot Rod Forum at Popular Hot Rodding Magazine to discuss your hot rod, modifications & performance, latest projects & news, shows & events, and more.Popular Hot Rodding Magazine Forumshttp://forums.popularhotrodding.comWed, 02 Jul 2008 05:07:59 -0700<![CDATA[318 Cheap as dirt questions??]]>318 Cheap as dirt questions??
I am trying to duplicate this build and have some questions on some stuff that I am unsure of. First what does it mean when you say that you installed the comp springs at 1.750 inches? Second after milling the heads did you have to shim the rocker shaft assembly if so how much? Third after you mill the heads did you take any material off the intake side of the heads or the intake itself or was it still a bolt on deal. Thanks Kyle.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6869856/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/318_cheap_as_dirt_questions/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6869856/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/318_cheap_as_dirt_questionsSun, 29 Jun 2008 17:06:37 -0700<![CDATA[150 HP for 305 Chevy Engine]]>150 HP for 305 Chevy Engine
In the above article (see subject), found in Engine Masters Magazine, I would like to know the total cost of the parts which the author mentions. :

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6825484/got_your_tech_right_here/150_hp_for_305_chevy_engine/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6825484/got_your_tech_right_here/150_hp_for_305_chevy_engineFri, 27 Jun 2008 07:06:02 -0700<![CDATA[small block setup?]]>small block setup?
I have a world products small block 400 with billet spalayed caps as a foundation i want to build a 427-434ci motor for drag race only, i am thinking high compression pistons, jesel belt drive jesel shaft mount rockers and solid roller. My huge dilema is which heads should i use and also what crank and rods etc. iam trying to make a 3000lb car go 8s, what parts would be the best for performance and relyablity thanks guys.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6860280/got_your_tech_right_here/small_block_setup/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6860280/got_your_tech_right_here/small_block_setupWed, 25 Jun 2008 04:06:32 -0700<![CDATA[GATOR DRAG 09 Custom Car & Truck Show]]>GATOR DRAG 09 Custom Car & Truck Show
Top 75, Best of Awards,Montgomery County Fairgrounds Conroe Texas over 500 entries last year from all over the United States, Come out and support. Relay for Life WWW.GATORDRAG.COM http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/iamagearheadru/09FLYERforweb.jpg http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/iamagearheadru/09FLYERbackforweb.jpg

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6820424/popular_hot_rodding_events_and_shows/gator_drag_09_custom_car_truck_show/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6820424/popular_hot_rodding_events_and_shows/gator_drag_09_custom_car_truck_showWed, 25 Jun 2008 02:06:31 -0700<![CDATA[Oldsmobile 403 with a 455 crank shaft]]>Oldsmobile 403 with a 455 crank shaft
Wondering if anybody heard about an article putting a 455 crank shaft in a 403 olds block?????

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6853323/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/oldsmobile_403_with_a_455_crank_shaft/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6853323/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/oldsmobile_403_with_a_455_crank_shaftSat, 21 Jun 2008 12:06:56 -0700<![CDATA[Not a me too car.]]>Not a me too car.
Ok for my first post I will introduce myself and my project car. I am a soldier in the U.S.Army. I am also a classic car freak. I use to be in to the mainstream cars big time. Then I found my project that changed that. My project car is a 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with numbers matching 400m and C6 trans. The one pictured in my avatar. I bought it a few years ago for $600.00 out of the need for a car so my wife would have a car when I wasn't around. By the time I got home. A total drive of about 6 miles. Yes I drove it home. I was in love. Now I know that the cougar is an overlooked car and this body style is even overlooked by even the most hard core cougar fans. But I see potential in the big cat. After all it is a torino under the sheet metal My plans are to make the cat original-ish looking on the out side but under the skin a major restomod. I have already started but it has been hard to do any thing on a regular driver that can't be complete in a few hours to 1 day. But that should change soon when I come home from Iraq. Since I plan to get a regular driver My questions are what are some places that I can get parts that will not cost me an arm and a leg? I am set on the engine since it shares a lot of its parts with the 351c. And also what are some of your suggestions? I know that this car probably will never grace the covers of car mags but I would like to see it make it into the readers rides one day. Other than that I just love driving it.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6806776/street/not_a_me_too_car/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6806776/street/not_a_me_too_carFri, 20 Jun 2008 02:06:46 -0700<![CDATA[Help me buy a new 2008 SRT8 Challenger]]>Help me buy a new 2008 SRT8 Challenger
I love the new Challenger and have been waiting 2 years for it to come out :D My plan was to sell or trade in my 98 Corvette to get the Challenger. My problem is the 13/18 MPG. On a crecent 1400 mile trip in my Corvette, I averaged 31.4 MPG. With the 0-60 at 4.9 sec and 1/4 mile at 13.3, I can still outrun the SRT8 with 350HP.Can I order the Challenger with a LS1 or even better LS7 engine? Please help me. I really want a new Challenger, but the old vette is looking good.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6811364/sound_off/help_me_buy_a_new_2008_srt8_challenger/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6811364/sound_off/help_me_buy_a_new_2008_srt8_challengerThu, 19 Jun 2008 22:06:38 -0700<![CDATA[what kind of performance will it have]]>what kind of performance will it have
i am building a street/strip motor 350 block bored .040 with speed pro .040 over flat tops 327 camel hump heads 2.020 intake 1.60 exhaust valves 1.52 roller rockers lunati voodoo cam with .525/.546 lift eagle crank and rods victor jr. intake with a 780 cfm carb and a 3500 b&m holeshot converter how should it perform i have 4.11 gears

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6802597/got_your_tech_right_here/what_kind_of_performance_will_it_have/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6802597/got_your_tech_right_here/what_kind_of_performance_will_it_haveThu, 19 Jun 2008 05:06:49 -0700<![CDATA[OLD 318 BUILD]]>OLD 318 BUILD
A FELLOW MONUT TURNED ME ON TO THE 318 BUILD ENGINE MASTERS DID AFTER A LIL RESERCH I DECIDED TO BUILD ONE TOO BUT WHEN I GOT TO ORDERING PARTSI DISCOVERD THAT THE PART NUMBERS AND SPECS THAT YOU GUYS GAVE FOR THE CAM IS FOR A BIG BLOCK TYPO MAYBE IM GETTING PARTS FROM SUMMIT WHAT DO I DO WHAT ARE THE REAL SPECS AND PART NUMBER THAT YOU GUYS PUT IN YOUR MOTOR PLZ REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THE CAM IS ALL THAT IS HOLDING ME UP THNX IN ADVANCE

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6840336/sound_off/old_318_build/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6840336/sound_off/old_318_buildWed, 18 Jun 2008 22:06:26 -0700<![CDATA[LT1 and gauges?]]>LT1 and gauges?
I have a LT1 enging (-95) and a set of Dolphin electrical gauges. Can i use the temp and oil pressure signal from the LT1 harness or do i have to use the senders that came with the gauges? If so, were do i put the senders? The oil pressure sender seems very big...

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6799606/street/lt1_and_gauges/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6799606/street/lt1_and_gaugesMon, 16 Jun 2008 02:06:13 -0700<![CDATA[2006 ford truck motors 5.4]]>2006 ford truck motors 5.4
Why is there a 69 horsepower differance in the 5.4 in the f150 and the f250 can I change my f150 5.4 to the f250 hp rateing somwhow? chaz

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6801725/got_your_tech_right_here/2006_ford_truck_motors_54/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6801725/got_your_tech_right_here/2006_ford_truck_motors_54Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:06:32 -0700<![CDATA[ford 5.4 2006]]>ford 5.4 2006
f150 has 231 hp a ford f250 has 300 both have the 5.4 why is this? is it the comp a chip cam heads r what

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6801797/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/ford_54_2006/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6801797/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/ford_54_2006Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:06:33 -0700<![CDATA[350 block 327 heads]]>350 block 327 heads
hello new here, but i just picked up an 83 3/4 ton chevy. it has a 83 350 block 4bolt main. with 64cc camelhump 327 heads and i was trying to figure out. what kind of performance i can expect. the truck was rolled i bought it for the motor.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6791209/got_your_tech_right_here/350_block_327_heads/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6791209/got_your_tech_right_here/350_block_327_headsFri, 13 Jun 2008 21:06:49 -0700<![CDATA[305 in a 240z]]>305 in a 240z
i know i'm probably gonna catch my share of flak for this engine swap but i'm doin it anyway. i have a 1972 datsun 240z , i have the kit for the engine swap and i would like to swap in a 305 . i would like to get 250-300 horsepower out of this thing . . . . for as little money as possible . i also really wanna avoid fuel injection because of my lack of automotive knowledge . i have no idea what year or model of car would be best to pull this engine from but i'd really appreciate any help anyone could give me . :confused: :confused:

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6826212/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/305_in_a_240z/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6826212/popular_hot_rodding_technical_articles/305_in_a_240zThu, 12 Jun 2008 22:06:05 -0700<![CDATA[chevy 496 street build]]>chevy 496 street build
hi in the magazine engine masters volume 11,no.4,thy show you that engine the 496 i love the torque line, in it what am looking for in torque,my question is i own a 1972 corvette coupe whit the 454,am making a hot rod whit it in i would like to know if the deck on that engine will clear my hood??? or if there is a better engine whit the same line of torque that will fit more my car??? thank a lot for your time pat

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6786940/got_your_tech_right_here/chevy_496_street_build/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6786940/got_your_tech_right_here/chevy_496_street_buildSun, 08 Jun 2008 21:06:28 -0700<![CDATA[rebuild my 250]]>rebuild my 250
I have a 250 in my nova and I am very inexperienced when it comes to engines can someone give me some tips on what to do my grandfather said he had a 250 in his 63' nova and could beat v8's on the drag strip he said i should build it up instead of use one from the crate can someone give me some advice and prices?

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6786098/got_your_tech_right_here/rebuild_my_250/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6786098/got_your_tech_right_here/rebuild_my_250Mon, 26 May 2008 21:05:21 -0700<![CDATA[655 horse 440]]>655 horse 440
Steve: I've a number of questions. I came in after the movie started. 1. What are the short block specs. They are not re-capped that I could see. Clearances, piston mfg., ring pack set-up, compression ratio, piston deck height, gas ports or not?. 2. Any reason why you used the Tti's on the Indy 2d test, instead of the (apparently welded together) Hooker 5302s that are on the 6-pack engine at the end of the mag? This engine (especially in its solid roller iteration) seems stout enough to benefit from them. 3. In the art. you say that you are charry about using as much as 377# over the nose with a flat tappet cam. For years we used a lot more than that (like Crane 99396-16 installed at 1.875) with the mopar 296degree/.557 f-t cam* and 1.6:1 rockers) with no problems - per the mfgr. recs. Are you saying that because of the loss of ZDDP? If using such an engine in a race (brkt, S/ST) application, a lack of ZDDP in the oil would not be a major impediment; you could get its functional equivalent elsewhere. 4. the 2d -isn't that a super cool intake?- is described as "ported". How do you mean; CNC'd to a 7 degree taper all the way down to the flange?, smoothed and with altered plenum to port entry and port match to the 295's max wedge port window? extrude honed? other? 5. that timing set is sswwee . . .(nope, I just can't say it - old school) Bitchin'! (tho that block's been line bored pretty good, yes?) Will the nylon thrust button live on the street? Is it actually sturdier than the roller bearing versions? Would one be wise to reinforce the timing cover where it bears? 6. since you have built and/or seen plenty of cutting edge BBMs - wedge and hemi - at the engine masters competitions, what, if any, evidence do you have that a (cam) belt drive really saves the bearings? One would think that as loose as most (like THAT ONE!) timing chains are, all the harmonics would be damped out, anyway. *btw, my last cam core measured out with those duration and net lift numbers AT THE RECOMMENDED LASH!! I checked #1 three times. I just couldn't believe it. Then #3, #2 and #5. all the same. It was over .620 at zero lash, cold on the stand. What's up with THAT? Did somebody mis-label the box? If so, they etched the wrong pn into the end of the cam too. The rockers were std Crane Gold 1.6 roller rockers (though I did not check the ratio). It was supposedly a std. 0661 stick, that came from the Mopar trailer at the drags. Weird, bordering on payo sopies! Enlighten me, please, learned one. DRL - HouTX

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6784317/sound_off/655_horse_440/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6784317/sound_off/655_horse_440Mon, 26 May 2008 06:05:55 -0700<![CDATA[Lt1 enginge and radiator]]>Lt1 enginge and radiator
Im building a hot rod with a -95 LT1 engine (Camaro Z28). Im having some problems connecting the radiator. The Camaro radiator has four connections and mine only two. Can someone give me some pointers? What hoses goes to the top of the radiator and so on? I hope ju understand my question, having a little language problems... http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/piraya2/IMG_0229.jpg

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It would be great if you could put up a post when the newest issue of the magazine is coming out. I don't know about others, but I spend a lot of time looking for them because I never know when they are coming out. It was my understanding that there are supposed to be four issues a year, but it is hit and miss finding them at the newsstands.

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6752555/sound_off/engine_masters_magazine/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6752555/sound_off/engine_masters_magazineThu, 22 May 2008 00:05:05 -0700<![CDATA[68 chevelle gas tank sump -- WHICH ISSUE??]]>68 chevelle gas tank sump -- WHICH ISSUE??
I heard about the recent issue where you guys sumped an OPG gas tank in a chevelle. Which issue was it (what month/year)?? I'm getting ready to do the same thing to my 68GTO and would love a good tech article to follow... THANKS!!

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6746255/popular_hot_rodding_car_features/68_chevelle_gas_tank_sump_which_issue/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6746255/popular_hot_rodding_car_features/68_chevelle_gas_tank_sump_which_issueSat, 17 May 2008 06:05:47 -0700<![CDATA[Love what you guys are doing with the project cars!]]>Love what you guys are doing with the project cars!
Just wanted to say I like the direction you guys are going with the magazine. Although I love protouring and high end cars it seemed like that all your guys were doing. Me being in my mid 30's with a family all these cars in your mag were just dream cars. Now it seems like your featuring all kinds of cars.....drag/protouring/beaters/etc. I really love the current project cars the Chevelle and the Fairlane. You guys are really taking them to the strip and getting real world times. Not drag simulators and stuff. Even though the may not run the times they should you guys have the balls to post it. Just like us regular guys who go threw the ups and downs with our builds! Now I finally feel my car is worthy of a mag spread...its a real world car that I drag race/hit cruise nights/family trips. It has to do it all! Again guys..keep up the great work!

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6765198/sound_off/love_what_you_guys_are_doing_with_the_project_cars/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6765198/sound_off/love_what_you_guys_are_doing_with_the_project_carsFri, 16 May 2008 22:05:59 -0700<![CDATA[Cadillac CTS-V: Insanely Fast]]>Cadillac CTS-V: Insanely Fast
If you have never heard of the Nurburgring race track in Germany then you are missing out on one of the great race tracks the world has to offer. The brand new Cadillac CTS-V set a blistering new track record for fastest production four door on street tires, at 7.59.32 Seconds. Mind you anything under 8 seconds is damn impressive stuff. Check the Lap in video form by Clicking Here! You'll be glad you did

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6727177/whats_the_latest/cadillac_cts_v_insanely_fast/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6727177/whats_the_latest/cadillac_cts_v_insanely_fastFri, 16 May 2008 21:05:52 -0700<![CDATA["Artist" Crushes Classic American Muscle and Dreams]]>"Artist" Crushes Classic American Muscle and Dreams
Have you guys seen the guy who is crushing the two Firebirds in the name of art? He uses a hydraulic system to crash two cars together over the course of 6 days. Perfectly good Detroit Iron gone to waste. http://paigewest.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/28/cars6.jpg What do you guys think?

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6764307/whats_the_latest/artist_crushes_classic_american_muscle_and_dreams/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6764307/whats_the_latest/artist_crushes_classic_american_muscle_and_dreamsFri, 16 May 2008 21:05:36 -0700<![CDATA[Dodge to announce Drag Package for 2009 Challenger]]>Dodge to announce Drag Package for 2009 Challenger
For all you drag racing fans out there, Dodge is going to be bringing out a version specifically set up for the strip. Word is the car is being reviewed by NHRA and will be ready to race right off the dealership floor, in the Stock Eliminator class. Expect a Hi-Po version of the Hemi to be present and read to melt the tires. Source: Autoblog

]]>http://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6727165/whats_the_latest/dodge_to_announce_drag_package_for_2009_challenger/index.htmlhttp://forums.popularhotrodding.com/70/6727165/whats_the_latest/dodge_to_announce_drag_package_for_2009_challengerMon, 12 May 2008 23:05:01 -0700<![CDATA[noise regulations and power adding]]>noise regulations and power adding
:confused: :confused: :confused: I got a 90' f150 w/ 302 v8 EFI 5spd. Manual 4x4 that hauls. One of my problems is I have standard headers and y pipe then about a foot after the cat my pipe is cut and has a turndown. In ND it's now illegal to have straits or glasspacks so I'm looking for a strait through muffler >$50 that will keep power and lets out a good low rumble, but doesn't sound wimpy mudding or drag racing(weekend track worrior). What other good power adders could i cram on this motor for >$300? :confused: :confused: :confused:

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