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Hey guys, i haven't been on this site for a good while now but really could use some help. I'm about to buy a 97´Astro 4.3 with a transmission that only works when it's cold. The first thing that came to my mind was either the modulator or the TV wire. Does any of you know of any common...

I'm trying to figure out if getting my pistons skirts coated with anti friction materials will decrease negative torque and wear enough to be worth it in a cheap buildup. I'm a big fan of trying to eliminate negative torque/friction in engines and even though the 350 i'm building will be a mild...

Does GM's own .28" compressed thickness steel laminate head gasgets work with aluminum heads? I've got dished slugs and really need the narrow bore/thin gasket to keep compression up.... It's starting to look like the heads will be E-tec 170's. If they won't work does anybody have something to...

Hi guys, I can get my hands on a working iron powerglide for cheap. I remember many comments about them beeing a "bulletproof" casing to build on. That's what i have heard but have no clue or fact to back it up. The question is, would you buy an iron PG for 100$, fill it with aftermarket stuff...

I'm collecting some parts to build a mild 467 BBC. It will most likely use hypereutectic pistons for cost reasons and have a mech flat tappet. The goal is 500hp SAE with pump, pulleys and alternator. I'm fully aware that longer rods on BBC's work well and why. That is on more radical race...

I would like to know if any of you have any input on Howards flat tappet lifters with the lobe oiling hole in them. What i am wondering is; will the lobes get hardened during breakin of the cam with such a lifter and it's improved lobe lubing? With todays oils missing the high pressure...