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Thanks Toolmanmike, for the Comp Cams part numbers, and also thanks AUSA66, PAC may also have parts that fit. I haven't decided on a cam yet, or even that I want beehive springs. I'm building a moderate street 273. I'll be using a flat tappet hydraulic cam with sort of middle range duration and...

Lol! That's what cam companies have told me.

Does anyone know if there are beehive springs and retainers that fit a small block with 3/8 inch valves? I have only found retainers for 11/32 and metric valves.

Yeah, I just realized I posted the wrong side. Here you go. Recessed.

Is this one of the new Fluidamprs that fit properly? I bought it from Fluidampr in January 2020.

Thanks to everyone who replied for the great information! I still have to decide if I want to go with a new crank, but at least now I understand the pros and cons. One more question: new Mopar Performace forged crankshafts require a Magnum rear oil seal, according to the installation...

Speaking of oil pumps sucking the pan dry (or ambient crankcase pressure forcing all the oil into the pickup, if you prefer), this is transparent oil pan and valve cover experiment is interesting to see:

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Stroker crank! I'm not alone! I'm seriously thinking of stroking my 273 but I've been afraid to post anything about it because people would think I'm insane. What a beautiful blue cuda the OP has! My '65 doesn't have a hood spear so that may be from the dealer too.

You said the Doug's Headers D450s don't work with power steering, but their site says they work with power steering. See "Applications and Footnotes" Doug's Headers D450 1 5/8 I have set I bought for that reason, but they're not installed, so I can't say.

Not really a quiz, just a whole lot of questions that I'm numbering to reduce confusion. I'm confused enough for the whole forum. I have a 1965 Barracuda Formula S with the stock 273 4bbl and a 904 automatic. I've been trying to figure out what my options are in terms of...

I've heard mixed reviews myself. It's old tech, but that's fine with me. My car is points and mechanical cam. The Dual Port idea is just an experiment. With a Dual Port, the carb primaries and secondaries each have essentially a separate manifold. Each of the 16 runners are small in diameter, so...

Thanks, Demonracer, but it's not the one I'm looking for.

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