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    hood struts for a 80 malibu with a fiberglass 4 in cowl hood

    you may not need struts, just uncoil your hood springs one or two turns on each side....that s what i did and its not hard to do....
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    Backfiring on decel

    with open headers i would not use a wide band with out an extension on the header collector, because you may suck back to much fresh air and throw off your reading. read your plugs ,they will tell you all you need to know. I would go up 4 jets higher and start there. and i would also adjust your...
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    What's your ccw firearm

    mine is the cz p07,its about the same size as a glock 19....and i love it, shoots amazing
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    What's your ccw firearm

    mine is the cz p 07 in 9mm. also use iwb holster from everyday holsters. also carry a hk usp .40 compact sometimes
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    383 smoking

    I would also check the intake gasket...........could be sucking oil in from lifter valley if the gasket is bad.........worth checking it out...........have seen that before..........
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    383 smoking

    I would assume it's an automatic,i would check the vac. modulator on the trans......engine vac. could suck trans fluid through the intake and cause smoke..........also check your pcv valve...................check the simple stuff first...........
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    rearend ?

    first is the difference front to back or side to side?......i had similar troubles,but i also used adjustable upper and lowers...................
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    Desktop Dyno

    well with the info you gave and with out flow numbers on the heads,here it is............................362 hp at 5500 rpm and 393 ft tq at 4000..........best i could do with the data you gave me..........hope it helps ken
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    cam and converter help!

    112591-8 howards hyd. flat tappet cam .470/.470 lift 231/241 dur. @50 108 sep. 104 icl..........but would need 9.0 -1 or better and around 3000 on the converter.........................with a decent manifold and carb..........like a 670 street avenger.........
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    needing to make some changes cam? heads? carb?

    up the carb to a 750 with a 1 inch open spacer first....with those gears and converter you may be running out of steam at the top end with that manifold...i personaly like the vic. jr or the team g myself for top end power with alot of revs.......you did not give the specs on your current...
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    Hp question on new bbc

    you know, i keep forgeting about the stealth.......lol.......i just like the open plenum manifolds myself.......
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    Hp question on new bbc

    big blocks run real good with tighter quench and are a little less prone to detonation(ping)and more efficient with mid 10 comp. ratios.........the good news is you can tighten it up with out re-machining a fresh motor............ideal quench would be from .040 to .045........depends on who's...
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    Holley 87251 air bleed question

    it would help greatly to know what set up you have.....i.e small block or big block,cubic inch,cam ignition and timing,intake manifold and so on..........you have different air bleeds for the different circuts in the carb.......idle,main,power valve.....however i would check for vac. leaks and...
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    Hp question on new bbc

    is there a reason you used the torker two(like hood clearance)?i would have gone with a vic jr or a weiand team g with a 4 hole 1 inch tappered spacer.....the spacer will help your booster signal in the lower end and lengthen the runners for a better mid and top end......with a little bit more...
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    New engine for a 1982 Malibu

    yes........howards has them.......you can get them through summit racing also............
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    New engine for a 1982 Malibu

    ok i was under the impression that you had a rotating assembly..... i.e crank rods and pistons.......if you have these you should check to see if it is a external or internal kit.......or was it all bought seperate...........if you are looking for a internal balanced kit,eagle has inexpensive...
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    HELP!!!!!!!!

    i used a set of solids for a f body.........worked out well for my big block swap............if your not sure of the holes to use in the frame,you can bolt them to the motor and lower it in and mark the holes.....then lift the motor and install the frame mounts......at least you will know where...
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    New engine for a 1982 Malibu

    first i'll say......... welcome fellow malibu owner........now that said,a 350 turned 383 is a great build and will give you more than enough power to show off a bit .........and perform very well at the drags too.....a studed two bolt would more than survive as a 383,however another option...
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    Need help in removing pin in 10 bolt

    it is a common problem for the end of the bolt to break off inside the pinion pin.....aka spider gear pin.........the bolt will only have about a half inch of threads and the rest will be a 1/8 th inch round pin you need to make sure the whole bolt came out................also the spider gear...