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Well it is still the too long 265 build mainly due to the fact that I am having issues finding a shop that will do the little things I need done. Every shop seems to want to do a full build. I did...

The advertised RPM range for the cam is actually 1,800-5,800. The Lunati rep. said a 300-500 RPM addition to the range for my 265. I am not worried about it changing the exhaust note. I am just...

Based on where my cam RPM range is 2,300-6,300 RPM, .218/.228 duration @ .050, .503/.503 lift. 112 LSA hydraulic roller, do any of you think I will benefit from an X pipe or an H pipe in my 2 1/4...

That is just steel artwork ! You make it look easy. Great skills !

Also, I am not worrying about the block. In the future, if I go with a small blower, those notches will mean even less.

Yeah the calculations are all as correct as I can be. I do have another block but it is a standard bore and would need to be completely done from scratch. My son and I were actually going to save...

I reordered my gaskets and will have to run a 4.125 bore, .039 gasket. This will give me a .054 quench and 10.15:1 comp. Taking .010 more off the block will put me at .044 and right about 10.5:1. I...

You don't have to. I The previous owner of the engine head gasket matched the the top of the bores to match his head gasket and the non round side of the combustion chamber, so it isn't really...

Thanks Rick_L. I am going to have to really inspect it, just did a quick fit. I may have to go thicker to get one that fits, this one might be too close. I messaged the guy I bought the engine from...

Alright engine gurus, how close to the bore should the fire ring of your head gasket be to the bore ? Due to the scalloped shapes at the top of my bores, the head gaskets I bought are right at the...

Thanks Rick_L. I know this wouldn't be all that radical in a bigger engine but it should be healthy in the 265. My car right now has a mild 350, tame enough to drive 7 1/2 hours both way and back...

I am new to the site here but the ranting back and forth REALLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY ENGINE PROJECT ! Not that I am crying like a little baby because my thread is getting hijacked but YOUR...

It is .060 over. A 1.94 will work, 2.02 would have to have clearance. Some guys have run these heads on 305's with an over bore. I will certainly check but it should be good based on all the...

L98 Aluminum heads have 58cc chambers, 1.94 and 1.5 valves, screw in studs and guide plates. These are 1991 version which are the most improved by GM. They are essentially the same aluminum head they...

These are 80's vintage Vette L98 magnesium covers. Someone put a lot of effort to polish them because these are some of the worst castings Chevy ever made. That is why all the covers were painted a...

I unfortunately won't be all era correct on parts, the look of the car will be but I will try to subdue the look of some of the non-era parts. I might even paint my L98 aluminum heads chevy orange...

I am sure some of you have seen the start of this build on other forums and how I have drug my feet for years to do it but I knew I was in no hurry to do it. I welcome anybody's input and ideas,...

Looking forward to seeing your build. Welcome !

I started thinking about this build 3 years ago because when an old hot rodder I know said "OH, you just have a boring old 350", he got me thinking. I know, no replacement for displacement but I...

Welcome ! Your car looks like a great start. O look forward to your build.

Just signed up and saying hello from Northeast Ohio ! I have a gasser styled 55 (my avatar). Have had it since 1987, using many parts from my dads high school 55. Currently runs a mild 350, Super...