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Total Seal |

#718T3055

Total Seal T3055-035 Chevy 305 TS1 Gapless 2nd Piston Rings, Style E

Piston Ring Style:

Piston Ring Design:

Gapless Second Ring

Sold in Quantity:

Set

as low as

$386.92

/set

Total Seal |

#718CR3055

Total Seal Piston Rings 3.736 plus over size 1.5x1.5x3MM

Piston Ring Style:

Piston Ring Design:

Conventional

Sold in Quantity:

Set

as low as

$184.90

/set

Total Seal |

#718C4920

Total Seal Piston Rings 3.736 plus oversize 1/16x1/16x3/16

Piston Ring Style:

Piston Ring Design:

Conventional

Sold in Quantity:

Set

$220.69

/set

Total Seal |

#718M3055

Total Seal Chevy 305 Maxseal Gapless Top Piston Rings, Style E

Piston Ring Style:

Piston Ring Design:

Gapless Top Ring

Sold in Quantity:

Set

as low as

$324.93

/set

Spectre 5746 Dipstick with Tube, Chevy 5.0L, Pontiac 5.0L

Spectre Performance |

#4655746

Spectre 5746 Dipstick with Tube, Chevy 5.0L, Pontiac 5.0L

GTIN Code:

089601574608

$23.99

/each

65 Nova Engine Suggestions

In this Tech Tip, John gets to answer a favorite question of ours, what engine should I get?

1962 Chevy II

Jim White's '62 Chevy II is a family car, but not in the way that you might expect.

70 and 71 Chevy Novas

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Built With Speedway Motors: Jake's '63 Nova

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Chevy L79 327 Engine I History, Specs, & Build Ideas

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Historic Chevy Performance Engines

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55 Chevy Engine Build

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Small Block and Big Block Chevy Engine Flexplate Guide

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Lifting up a 70 Nova

In this Tech Tip, John helps to sort out some fresh suspension for a customer’s ’70 Nova.

Gen III/IV LS Engine ID Guide

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Dart |

#30431161411

Dart 31161411 High Performance RaceSaver Chevy 305 Block, 3.75

Cylinder Wall:

Siamese

Sold in Quantity:

Each

$3,799.99

/each

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Enginetech |

#17300007

Enginetech 123900 SBC 350 Crank Kit w/ Bearings, Early, Reman

$372.76

/each

-9%

PerTronix |

#447808412

PerTronix 808412 Flame-Thrower Spark Plug Wires, 8 Cyl, GM HEI, Red

(1)

Conductor Style:

Spiral Core

Diameter:

Cap Terminal Style:

HEI / Male

$81.25

/set

$89.38

-9%

PerTronix |

#447808210

PerTronix 808210 Flame-Thrower Spark Plug Wires, 8 Cyl, GM HEI, Black

Conductor Style:

Spiral Core

Diameter:

Cap Terminal Style:

HEI / Male

$81.25

/set

$89.38

-9%

PerTronix |

#447808311

PerTronix 808311 Flame-Thrower Spark Plug Wires, 8 Cyl, GM HEI, Blue

(1)

Conductor Style:

Spiral Core

Diameter:

Cap Terminal Style:

HEI / Male

$81.25

/set

$89.38

Tuff Stuff |

#91033013

Tuff Stuff 7127D 1 Wire Alternator, 100 AMP, V Groove Pulley

(17)

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

100 amp

Alternator Finish:

Natural

$194.99

/each

-6%

Holley |

#42530025

Holley 300-25 Strip Dominator S/B Chevy Intake Manifold

Intake Manifold Type:

Single Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

4,500-7,600

$399.95

/each

$427.95

SQR Performance 126742 8.5mm Spark Plug Wire Set, 90 Degree Boots

Flex-A-Lite |

#359126742

SQR Performance 126742 8.5mm Spark Plug Wire Set, 90 Degree Boots

Conductor Style:

Spiral Core

Diameter:

8.5"

Cap Terminal Style:

HEI or Socket

$92.99

/set

-16%

Powermaster |

#255886

Powermaster 886 SBC Billet Alternator Bracket, Mid Mount

(1)

Material Type:

Billet Aluminum

Sold in Quantity:

Each

$81.99

/each

$98.75

Champ Pans |

#91015135

Champ Pans CP40R 1979-85 S/B Chevy Stock Appearing Oil Pan-RH Dipstick

(1)

Sump Style:

Wet Sump

Rear Main Seal Style:

2-piece

$238.99

/each

1980-'85 Stock Raw Steel Small Block Chevy Oil Pan

Speedway Motors |

#9109092

1980-'85 Stock Raw Steel Small Block Chevy Oil Pan

(6)

Sump Style:

Wet Sump

Rear Main Seal Style:

2-piece

$65.99

/each

Fel-Pro |

#3441803

Fel-Pro 1803 1975-1979 Small Block Chevy Oil Pan Gasket Set

(2)

GTIN Code:

084113018039

$25.99

/set

Tuff Stuff |

#91033008

Tuff Stuff 7127K 1 Wire Alternator, 140 AMP, V Groove Pulley

(8)

One Wire Alternator:

Yes

Alternator Amperage:

140 amp

Alternator Finish:

Natural

$230.99

/each

COMP Cams |

#282K612464

COMP Cams K61-246-4 Magnum Hydraulic Camshaft Kit, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

230

Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift):

230

$571.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282SK612464

COMP Cams SK61-246-4 Magnum Hydraulic Camshaft Kit, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

230

Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift):

230

$408.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282CL612464

COMP Cams CL61-246-4 Magnum Hydraulic Camshaft Kit, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

230

Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift):

230

$397.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282K612324

COMP Cams K61-232-4 High Energy Hyd. Camshaft Kit, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

206

Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift):

206

$536.95

/each

Speedway Motors |

#7209342

Chevy 6-Cylinder Side Covers

(6)

$20.99

/pair

COMP Cams |

#282612334

COMP Cams 61-233-4 High Energy Hydraulic Camshaft, 1000-5000 RPM

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

RPM Range:

1000-5000

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

212

$309.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282K612334

COMP Cams K61-233-4 High Energy Hyd. Camshaft Kit, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

212

Exhaust Duration (.050" Lift):

212

$480.95

/each

SQR Performance 126744 H.P. HEI GM Distributor Ignition Module

Flex-A-Lite |

#359126744

SQR Performance 126744 H.P. HEI GM Distributor Ignition Module

Pins Per Connector:

Sold in Quantity:

Each

$74.99

/each

COMP Cams |

#2823161

COMP Cams 3161 Fiber Cam Gear Set, Chevy 4-6-Cylinder 1962-88 153-292

GTIN Code:

036584340508

$108.95

/set

COMP Cams |

#282616645

COMP Cams 61-664-5 Hi-Tech Solid Camshaft, 4000-7000 RPM

Camshaft Type:

Solid Flat Tappet

RPM Range:

4000-7000

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

256

$325.95

/each

COMP Cams |

#282612444

COMP Cams 61-244-4 High Energy Hydraulic Camshaft, Chevy 194/230/250

Camshaft Type:

Hydraulic Flat Tappet

RPM Range:

1200-5200

Intake Duration (.050" Lift):

218

$309.95

/each

1973-86 GM Chrome Alternator, Internal Regulator, 60 Amp

Speedway Motors |

#91067150

1973-86 GM Chrome Alternator, Internal Regulator, 60 Amp

(10)

One Wire Alternator:

Alternator Amperage:

60 amp

Alternator Finish:

Chrome plated

$160.99

/each

Street SB Chevy 383 Rotating Assembly, Dish Dome, 5.7 In Rod

Speedway Motors |

#91510242

Street SB Chevy 383 Rotating Assembly, Dish Dome, 5.7 In Rod

(1)

Connecting Rod Type:

I-Beam

Piston Style:

Dish

Piston Material:

Hypereutectic Aluminum

$1,421.99

/kit

Street Small Block Chevy 383 Rotating Assembly, Dish Dome, 6 Inch Rod

Speedway Motors |

#91510247

Street Small Block Chevy 383 Rotating Assembly, Dish Dome, 6 Inch Rod

Connecting Rod Type:

I-Beam

Piston Style:

Dish

Piston Material:

Hypereutectic Aluminum

$1,355.99

/kit

Speedway 383 Chevy Crankshaft, Two-Piece Main

Speedway Motors |

#91515383

Speedway 383 Chevy Crankshaft, Two-Piece Main

(14)

Stroke:

3.750"

Main Journal Style:

350 mains

Crankshaft Material:

Cast Steel

$318.99

/each

Forged SB Chevy Rotating Assembly, 383 Dome, H-Beam, 6 In Rods

Speedway Motors |

#9151265

Forged SB Chevy Rotating Assembly, 383 Dome, H-Beam, 6 In Rods

Connecting Rod Type:

H-Beam

Piston Style:

Dome

Piston Material:

Forged Aluminum

$2,644.99

/kit

Callies |

#2492500

Callies SAJ113CC Compstar Comet Crankshaft Small Block Chevy 383

Stroke:

3.750"

Main Journal Style:

350 mains

Crankshaft Material:

Forged 4340 Steel

$1,177.00

/each

Forged SB Chevy Rotating Assembly, 383 Flat Top, H-Beam, 6 Rod

Speedway Motors |

#9151260

Forged SB Chevy Rotating Assembly, 383 Flat Top, H-Beam, 6 Rod

(3)

Connecting Rod Type:

H-Beam

Piston Style:

Flat Top

Piston Material:

Forged Aluminum

$2,592.99

/kit

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Total Seal T3055-035 Chevy 305 TS1 Gapless 2nd Piston Rings, Style E

Total Seal Piston Rings 3.736 plus over size 1.5x1.5x3MM

Total Seal Piston Rings 3.736 plus oversize 1/16x1/16x3/16

Total Seal Chevy 305 Maxseal Gapless Top Piston Rings, Style E

Spectre 5746 Dipstick with Tube, Chevy 5.0L, Pontiac 5.0L

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