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Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#101 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:10 PM EST
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Yes, beetlejuice, you do.
wheelrite Offline
#102 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:11 PM EST
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I know

But I'm better than cooper,,,

he's a psycho..
hvega1986 Offline
#103 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:14 PM EST
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I vote for an RB26DETT motor. Look it up. Be amazed!
wheelrite Offline
#104 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:16 PM EST
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hvega1986 wrote:
I vote for an RB26DETT motor. Look it up. Be amazed!


just tell us

and we're talking factory production motors, that someone could buy of the showroom,,
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#105 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:19 PM EST
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Psycho i'm not sure about, but taller, sure.
hvega1986 Offline
#106 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:20 PM EST
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Stock engine out of a Nissan skyline. Yes I'm young. Yes I have shyt for brains. Yes it only has 276 HP stock. Yes it can be slightly modded without changing internals to over 600 HP. its a 2.7L inline 6.
wheelrite Offline
#107 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:20 PM EST
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Thunder.Gerbil wrote:
Psycho i'm not sure about, but taller, sure.


don't know bout dat,,,
HockeyDad Offline
#108 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:50 PM EST
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vrodrider wrote:
A 383 is a 350 bored .300 with a 400 crank so it is bored and stroked



Yes, 383 Stroker
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#109 Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 10:52 PM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
don't know bout dat,,,


I do.
vrodrider Offline
#110 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 6:16 AM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Yes, 383 Stroker

Here ya go cheap for a 460 HP Ground Pownder only $8,823.99

http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/edelbrock-crate-signature-series-383-limited-edition-46213/?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adword&utm_content=pla&gclid=CMne0rrkw7ECFQhN4Aod3xcANg
streetrod Offline
#111 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:34 AM EST
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Can't believe that there is so much BS in this thread. Some you know what your talking about but a lot of you should really stick to cigars. All this talk about solid lifters and what makes a stroker motor, man oh man. And, what ever happened to building your own motor? Crate motors don't do a thing for me. I guess I'm ole school where you when you built a hot rod.


My favorite motors (I know they were real tough to keep right) 327 375hp fuel injected vette motor or the 396 375hp motor that first appeared in the 65 vettes & 65 malibu/chevelle SS, & the 427 435hp motor in 1966.
Numismaniac Offline
#112 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:38 AM EST
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tell 'em Street., different generations...........there's that 427, again.
MACS Offline
#113 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:41 AM EST
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Streetrod, not everyone was taught about engines growing up. Not everyone is mechanically inclined, and not everyone has seen an engine opened up and understands how all the parts work together.

I am mechanically inclined. I went to a few schools that helped.

That said, I still don't know much about internal combustion engines, other than how to do simple maintenance.
vrodrider Offline
#114 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:45 AM EST
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streetrod wrote:
Can't believe that there is so much BS in this thread. Some you know what your talking about but a lot of you should really stick to cigars. All this talk about solid lifters and what makes a stroker motor, man oh man. And, what ever happened to building your own motor? Crate motors don't do a thing for me. I guess I'm ole school where you when you built a hot rod.


My favorite motors (I know they were real tough to keep right) 327 375hp fuel injected vette motor or the 396 375hp motor that first appeared in the 65 vettes & 65 malibu/chevelle SS, & the 427 435hp motor.



Well the crate motor is mostly a cost thing find a 427-435 that can be bought at a reasonable price most guys that have them think they got a solid piece of gold in the garage

and the 427-435 was in 65 vetts also I believe 427-425 was the 4 barrel and the 435 was tripower

a good friend had the 425 hp in a 66 vett
streetrod Offline
#115 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 8:05 AM EST
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Sorry to disagree with you, but no 427 was available in the 65 vette. The vette introduced the 396 big block motor in April of 65. 1966 started the 427. Yes a complete 427 will cost a bundle. I'm talking about buying a block crank, heads, ect, ect and putting one together yourself. If you avoid the tripower you can do it for around 6 grand and have a killer motor with 500 + hp. See my correction in my original post. Forgot to add that the 427 started in 1966
streetrod Offline
#116 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 8:10 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Streetrod, not everyone was taught about engines growing up. Not everyone is mechanically inclined, and not everyone has seen an engine opened up and understands how all the parts work together.

I am mechanically inclined. I went to a few schools that helped.

That said, I still don't know much about internal combustion engines, other than how to do simple maintenance.



I understand that and agree with you.
I won't touch my daily driver (a 2009 Tahoe) as I don't know a thing about these new electronics.
vrodrider Offline
#117 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 8:15 AM EST
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streetrod wrote:
Sorry to disagree with you, but no 427 was available in the 65 vette. The vette introduced the 396 big block motor in April of 65. 1966 started the 427. Yes a complete 427 will cost a bundle. I'm talking about buying a block crank heads, act, act and putting one together yourself. If you avoid the tripower you can do it for around 6 grand and have a killer motor with 500 + hp. See my correction in my original post. Forgot to add that the 427 started in 1966



Yea I said I believe was not sure on that LOL

streetrod wrote
I understand that and agree with you.
I won't touch my daily driver (a 2009 Tahoe) as I don't know a thing about these new electronics

True that somethings under the hood look like I remember them I think they are called Valve Covers LOL and to make it worst I bought a Diesel so I know it goes to the shop LOL
streetrod Offline
#118 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 8:28 AM EST
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vrodrider wrote:
Yea I said I believe was not sure on that LOL

streetrod wrote
I understand that and agree with you.
I won't touch my daily driver (a 2009 Tahoe) as I don't know a thing about these new electronics

True that somethings under the hood look like I remember them I think they are called Valve Covers LOL and to make it worst I bought a Diesel so I know it goes to the shop LOL


I was lucky to have a dad that was into cars & I always hung with him. When I was 14 (1961) I worked on my first car. It was my brothers 53 chrysler new yorker. From there it was a passion. How the heck I would up in the financial industry is still something I don't get.
vrodrider Offline
#119 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 8:41 AM EST
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streetrod wrote:
I was lucky to have a dad that was into cars & I always hung with him. When I was 14 (1961) I worked on my first car. It was my brothers 53 chrysler new yorker. From there it was a passion. How the heck I would up in the financial industry is still something I don't get.



My Dad was a mechanic at the Cadillac dealership here from 49 to 64 then worked for the Chevy dealership till he retired in 83
so I have been around a engine or two LOL Me I was a millwright so I still was a mechanic just different stuff LOL
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#120 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 9:42 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
I'd love a 60's era Impala with the 427 hydramatic... 425 hp. WOO HOOO!

When your HP is close to your CID... you'ze cookin' wit grease.



wheelrite wrote:
ugly car, great engine...



wheelrite wrote:
My best friend in high school had a 62 Impala coupe with a 283,,,
gorgeous car..
Looked like the Batmobile...
grmcooper Offline
#121 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 10:36 AM EST
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Lmao!
HockeyDad Offline
#122 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 12:06 PM EST
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streetrod wrote:
Sorry to disagree with you, but no 427 was available in the 65 vette. The vette introduced the 396 big block motor in April of 65. 1966 started the 427. Yes a complete 427 will cost a bundle. I'm talking about buying a block crank, heads, ect, ect and putting one together yourself. If you avoid the tripower you can do it for around 6 grand and have a killer motor with 500 + hp. See my correction in my original post. Forgot to add that the 427 started in 1966



Crate versus building from ground up is a simple economics decision.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#123 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 12:08 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Crate versus building from ground up is a simple economics decision.



427...428...whatever it takes.
streetrod Offline
#124 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 3:35 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Crate versus building from ground up is a simple economics decision.


Besides economics, I have more confidence in a motor that I build then a store bought one.
I have seen crate motors with bad rods, valves slapping and other issues after 2,000 miles. Heck I redid a crate motor for a guy after his oil pick up fell off after about 5,000 miles. Yeah you have a warranty, but who the heck wants to go through the trouble of pulling & installing another motor.

My buddy taught me a long time ago that; the engine builder knows whats in every motor he builds, BUT noone knows what is in the engine builders motor.
vrodrider Offline
#125 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 4:05 PM EST
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streetrod wrote:
Besides economics, I have more confidence in a motor that I build then a store bought one.
I have seen crate motors with bad rods, valves slapping and other issues after 2,000 miles. Heck I redid a crate motor for a guy after his oil pick up fell off after about 5,000 miles. Yeah you have a warranty, but who the heck wants to go through the trouble of pulling & installing another motor.

My buddy taught me a long time ago that; the engine builder knows whats in every motor he builds, BUT noone knows what is in the engine builders motor.



I will agree with that .

But you can buy a 6K crate engine or a 9K engine the one I posted is a Edelbrock Signature and I believe it would be a very well built engine.

Anyone can put junk together and call it rebuilt but if you buy from a reputable company you will get good stuff
gimbel Offline
#126 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:00 PM EST
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Chevy small block history: '55-'06
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/shortblock/0605ch_small_block_chevy_history/viewall.html

Largest, most powerful Chevy small block (at publication time):
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2006/LS7.shtml

Another good read on the history of the SBC:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1111_small_block_chevy_v8_through_the_years/viewall.html

I'll also add that my neighbor's '04 GTO with the LS1 is currently producing 712hp at the wheels, naturally aspirated. Yes, he's done some engine work.
vrodrider Offline
#127 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:26 PM EST
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gimbel wrote:
Chevy small block history: '55-'06
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/shortblock/0605ch_small_block_chevy_history/viewall.html

Largest, most powerful Chevy small block (at publication time):
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2006/LS7.shtml

Another good read on the history of the SBC:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1111_small_block_chevy_v8_through_the_years/viewall.html

I'll also add that my neighbor's '04 GTO with the LS1 is currently producing 712hp at the wheels, naturally aspirated. Yes, he's done some engine work.



Sounds more like a lot lol
gimbel Offline
#128 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:28 PM EST
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vrodrider wrote:
Sounds more like a lot lol

And he's not done. Next up is forced induction. The engine is already a race motor, now he wants to push it over 1200hp.
wheelrite Offline
#129 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:30 PM EST
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gimbel wrote:
And he's not done. Next up is forced induction. The engine is already a race motor, now he wants to push it over 1200hp.


too bad that awesome engine is in a car that looks like a fat Grand Am...
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#130 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:35 PM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
too bad that awesome engine is in a car that looks like a fat Grand Am...

Tell me about it. I remember when that car landed in the states and thinking to myself, "I've seen this car before." Then it hit me what it actually was. GM's lame attempt at bringing a dinosaur to the states for a quick sale.
wheelrite Offline
#131 Posted: Tue, Jul 31 2012, 7:38 PM EST
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gimbel wrote:
Tell me about it. I remember when that car landed in the states and thinking to myself, "I've seen this car before." Then it hit me what it actually was. GM's lame attempt at bringing a dinosaur to the states for a quick sale.


ya know,,,
Chrysler has probably the raciest looking line up, except the new Camaro,,,
too bad they don't re-introduce the real Hemi,,,
vrodrider Offline
#132 Posted: Wed, Aug 1 2012, 8:25 AM EST
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gimbel wrote:
Chevy small block history: '55-'06
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/shortblock/0605ch_small_block_chevy_history/viewall.html

Largest, most powerful Chevy small block (at publication time):
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2006/LS7.shtml

Another good read on the history of the SBC:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1111_small_block_chevy_v8_through_the_years/viewall.html

I'll also add that my neighbor's '04 GTO with the LS1 is currently producing 712hp at the wheels, naturally aspirated. Yes, he's done some engine work.



That engine will only cost a mere 17K LOL but it would be strong for sure and that is the first 7 Liter engine I have seen called a small block LOL
Palama Offline
#133 Posted: Fri, Jan 27 2023, 1:05 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
OK smarty pants grease monkeys. You think you're so smart?

What's the firing order for for my Chevy Volt?


Hahahahahahaha!

Theodore, you cracked me up with this (old) post!
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#134 Posted: Fri, Jan 27 2023, 8:30 AM EST
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Buncha funny old geezers.

What they never mentioned is the 396 could be had with 425 HP. StreetRod knows about that.

Had a '55 Chevy with a stock 283
Had a '41 Ford truck with 350 Chevy making 325 HP
Had a '69 Chevelle 396/350
Currently have a '65 Vette 327/350 and it is faster than any of those.

Not to mention a 74 Camero that looked cool but the 350 made about 170HP thanks to the government mandates. What a pig that was.
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#135 Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2023, 9:47 PM EST
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There are many great Chevy small blocks and big blocks. My favorite is in my 68 Chevy Impala, SS427 L70.
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