By Tom Wilson, How to remove engine, tear down and inspect for wear, recondition, assemble and install. Also how to identify parts, including casting numbers. 160 pages
Tru-Ram® Exhaust Manifolds allow you to enjoy the nostalgic look of factory BBC style manifolds, without sacrificing any performance. Investment cast from durable stainless steel material, these exhaust manifolds will be a low maitenance, high-performance addition to any Big Block Chevy-powered vehicle. Features a fully polished, show-quality finish. High-performance tubular design Smooth internal transitions perform like shorty headers Tightest fit to block available Added clearance for steering shaft Round 1-7/8" primary tubes with large 3" collector outlet Standard 3 bolt collector ...
This complete Shotgun Bill Street Tunnel Ram Kit features the Edelbrock 2-O manifold designed for use on 396-502 c.i.d. big-block Chevy V8s with large oval-port heads (1975 and earlier). Ideal for lightweight applications such as T-buckets or pro-street cars where low-end torque is not a prime factor. Especially suited to engines using slightly modified or aftermarket cylinder heads (9.5:1 or more compression is advised). Optimum power range is 3500-7500 rpm. Includes unpolished manifold, two 600 cfm manual choke Edelbrock Perfromer carburetors, polished Shotgun Bill scoop with filters ...
Whether you're going for the hardcore race look or just trying to save weight, these fabricated aluminum valve covers are for you! These fully welded sheet aluminum covers feature a 1/4" thick flange for a great seal. Can be painted, polished, or left in bare aluminum finish. Bolts and washers included for mounting with valve cover. Gaskets not included. Fits 1965-1995 B/B Chevy 396-502 c.i. V8 Depth: 3.75" Overall Height: 3.80" No provisions for an oil breather. These valve covers do not contain baffles.
Fabricated from 1/4" mild steel with stainless/chrome Allen head hardware. Simple installation; all brackets are pre-assembled. Drilling or tapping is not required. Mounts using only the water pump and intake manifold bolts. Accepts stock GM Delco 10-SI (1970-1989 style) alternators. Designed for use with short water pumps Works with stock steel or aluminum aftermarket pulleys Available in chrome or black painted
Lets you balance your Big Block Chevy 454 engine with a 350 flywheel (manual transmission flywheel or automatic transmission flex plate) and a bolt-on balancing plate. Allows use of lighter 350 flywheel to rev quicker Fits between the crankshaft and flexplate Correctly balances the engine without resorting to a big heavy flywheel Precision stamped steel plate Road and race tested Note: The weight welded to this plate is positioned to the block side of the plate.
You have to admit that there's nothing cooler than a blown street engine. These street blower kits include rectangular port intake, drive pulleys and belt, new 6-71 supercharger, 2 four barrel carb adaptors and all hardware needed to install the kit. New CNC machined case and rotors Matched gear sets for precise rotor alignment 100% tested 35 Tooth Lower Pulley 38 Tooth Upper Pulley 8% underdrive Requires a small cap distributor for supercharger case clearance Available in plain or polished 805-7483 Instructions (PDF) 805-7483 Instructions (Part 2) (PDF) Plain is ...
Beautifully chrome plated dipstick for Big Block Chevy.
Have you ever been to the races and heard how nasty the cams sound? Comp Cams has developed the Thumpr series of cams that give you every day drivability but have that nasty race engine sound. Pick the cam that fits your application, add a set of Comp Cam hydraulic lifters and you will be the talk of the town. Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle. Thumpr Application Chart (GIF) 282-126024 Specs (PDF) This cam is garage sale priced because it has ...
If your race vehicle reqires rigid motor mounts, our solid steel mounts won't let you down. These engine brackets are designed to be used with our Steel Frame Mounts 545-62630. Replaces soft, OEM rubber motor mounts Positive, solid mount eliminates engine rotation and torque loss Prevents linkage binding Fits both Small Block and Big Block Chevy
The Chevy big-block set an illustrious record in stock car racing and powered some of the fastest and most exclusive Chevy muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, such as the Chevelle, Corvette, and Camaro. As a result the Chevy big block became as iconic as the cars it powered. But building a Chevy big-block can be a very expensive endeavor and many different aspects require attention to attain maximum performance on a reasonable budget. In How to Build Max-Performance Chevy Big-Blocks on a Budget, master engine builder and veteran ...
This pickup works with a hi-volume "big block" pump like our 577OP77HV.
Stamped Steel Zinc plated
Bolt a 1965-94 Chevy 396-454 Big Block engine into your 1955-1956-1957 Tri-Five Chevy with these simple brackets. Must use OEM factory 1955, 1956, or 1957 Chevy 265-283 V8 bellhousing. Must use OEM factory front rubber biscuit mounts (front-style engine mount with angle brackets). Mount is designed to use the farthest forward 6-cylinder mount holes in crossmember.
If your race vehicle reqires rigid motor mounts, our solid steel mounts won't let you down. These frame brackets are designed to be used with our steel motor mounts 545-62515. Fits both Small Block and Big Block Chevy. Same as factory frame brackets from '74-'81 Camaro, '73-'88 Malibu/Monte Carlo/El Camino, '73-'79 Nova, and '76-'90 Impala/Caprice.
It’s easy to assemble a show-quality engine when you use ARP’s handy Engine & Accessory Fastener Kit. Virtually everything you need comes completely organized in one convenient package. More importantly, each and every fastener is superior in strength to the OEM bolts, and also significantly better than hardware grades (even Grade 8). Plus, these fasteners are made of a specially alloyed Stainless 300 material, which has the added benefit of being virtually impervious to rust and corrosion. The stainless steel is polished to achieve a brilliant luster, and provides a distinctive, ...
The perfect finishing touch for your big block Chevy engine. These cast aluminum valve covers feature internal baffling and come with (2) push-in chrome breather caps with grommets.
High volume B/B Chevy oil pump. 22% more volume than stock. 5 bolt cover. Requires a 3/4" Pickup. NOTE: If using this pump on a SBC motor, additional modifications may need to be made to the oil pan for clearance.
Have you been bitten by the big-cube bug? The quest for big cubes doesn’t have to lead to a big block anymore. Now you can add cubic inches to your current power plant without having to swap intakes, headers, motor mounts, and other accessories all at once. By building a big-cube small block, you can have all the additional torque and horsepower of a big block, without all the extra weight, expense, and effort. In this engine building book, Graham Hansen takes a step-by-step approach to selecting the best OEM ...
Clevite main bearings feature Tri-Metal construction - soft lead alloy outer layer, copper-lead center and steel backing. Available in STD, .001", .010", .020", and .030". Sold in complete sets.
Stamped steel, beautifully chrome plated.
NO WARRANTY, NO RETURNS ON GARAGE SALE ITEMS
These B/B Chevy (BBC) headers feature 18 gauge mild steel designed for many racing and rodding applications. Cutting, fitting and welding required. Has a 2" tube and 3-1/2" collector. Kit includes eight mandrel-bent primary tubes, two pre-formed collectors, two extra-thick oval port flanges, two gaskets and twelve header bolts.
Bolt a 1965-94 Chevy 396-454 Big Block engine into your 1955-1956-1957 Tri-Five Chevy with these simple brackets. Must use OEM factory 1955, 1956, or 1957 Chevy 265-283 V8 bellhousing. Must use OEM factory front rubber biscuit mounts (front-style engine mount with angle brackets). Mount is designed to use the farthest forward 6-cylinder mount holes in crossmember. These engine mounts are garage sale priced because they have been bolted on and returned. NO WARRANTY, NO RETURNS ON GARAGE SALE ITEMS