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    MP .590 cam in a 493

    just been freshening up my 493 and the cam rolled off the bench and snapped like a carrot:mad:. it was 580 lift with 1.5 ratio. i have a 590 shaft i am thinking of putting in. combo is 493 rb, 11.6 cr, brodix b1bs heads max wedge port, eddy super victor intake, 1050 dominator, built 727, 4000...
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    roller lifters

    what's a good hydraulic lifter for a street strip 493 RB. thinking of making the change to roller. TIA
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    engine plate question

    car was originally a 225 sloper, is now 493 bb. has brodix b1bs heads and eddy super victor intake and dominator carb. i made my own motor plate, but think engine sits to high at the front. the carb sits at more of an angle than what i would have thought it should. the super victor is not a...
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    caltrac rear mount

    wondering if some one could give me the rear mount to pivot hole measurement for a body car. i sold car years back. i removed caltracs as new owner didn't want them, but forgot to remove the rear mount plate. thought i'd just make my own. TIA:thankyou:
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    bearing ware

    hurt a couple of pistons recently. when i stripped engine down i found ware on all 8 big end bearings. they are clevite. engine is 440/493 stroker. crank journals are all fine. engine only done 500 street miles, ten 1/8 mile passes and four 1/4 mile passes. when you look at the tangs they don't...
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    Pro Billet Dissy ?

    hey guys, i'm using a pro billet dissy #8546 for the first time. engine is a 500 rb stroker, msd digital 6 box. running 93 pump, dynamic cr around 8.6, brodix heads. 1050 dominator, this is a street strip car. she idles around 900 ish warmed up. anyways just wanting to know what a good starting...
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    oh f*%k

    getting right into assembling the 493. went to screw the 1/2" oil pick up in to find the engine builder had forgotten to enlarge the hole. short of disassembling the block to do this what are the alternatives. i'm using the melling hv pump. i have been looking at external pick ups like the...
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    Fuel Pump

    looking for a reliable fuel pump for a NA 493 stroker. had a magnafuel that leaked right out of the box, so been there done that. got a barely used bg 400 which i ain't used but they have a bad rep as well. needs to feed 650-750 hp 70% strip. car has -10 feed and -8 return lines. cheers
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    Header Size

    last year i built a set of fenderwell headers for a 440 build. that turned into a 493 stroker as they do. any way the tubes are 1 7/8" and 3 1/2" collector. are they now to small for the 493. this is a street strip build, spinning to 7000 rpm. cheers
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    B intake on a RB

    what are the pros and cons of using a B intake on a RB. heard of it being done and seen spacers available. are the longer bolts a prick to get in. i have a B M1 sitting here that i would like to use. heads have been planed a reasonable amount and deck milled for zero deck hieght. heads are B1...
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    Intake Opinions

    not to far away from assembling my 493 rb. has b1 bs heads. time to look at what intake to use . i have a 4150 950 qft carb. this will be 70% strip use. not worried about hood clearance at all. cheers
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    fuel pump question

    i have dual walbro 392 pumps that i used on a efi turbo setup. can i use these for a na 440/493 stroker with a lower psi return type fuel reg. cheers
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    Converter Question

    i have a 3800 stall ptc 9.5" converter that i had ptc build for a 410 turbo small block putting 700 to the tires. i am now building a 440/493 stroker and was wanting to know how this converter would work with the bb. trans is a built 727, i have just swapped cases. cheers
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    [WANTED] Roller Rockers

    hi all, i'm after a complete roller rocker set up for Brodix B1 BS heads or MP Stage 4 or Stage 5 cast iron heads. cheers
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    oiling system mods

    are there any required or recommended oiling system mods needed for a 440/500 stroker. will be street strip and running a solid ft cam. only done one other bb and that was a fairly mild 383. cheers
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    indy 440 intake

    have been offered a indy 440 intake and 1050 dominator for my 500 build. don't know much about the indy stuff. are the intakes any good. cheers
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    driveshaft alignment

    i'm shoehorning a 440 into my '70 wayfarer ute, ausie a body, right hand drive. about to start fabricating fender well headers. to get rocker cover clearance from brake mc and for easier header fitment i was thinking if it would be ok to move engine over to the left about 3/4" or so. what affect...
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    rod length question

    i have found a diamond piston that will work for my 440/500 stroker build. std rod length is 6.760 but on the listing for the piston it says 6.768. diamond part # 52421
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    forged pistons

    any one using 440 source forged pistons. what are your guys opinions on them. also what are their rods like. cheers
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    Brodix heads

    gathering parts for a BB build for my ute. will be a 451 - 470 B, or 440 RB. problem being finding a good or for that matter any 400 blocks for my prefered option. anywho i've been offered a pair of brodix heads. they are bare but include shaft roller rockers. heads are in great shape. what are...
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    440

    have been keen on doing another BB for my ute for some time now. last one was a 383. have read a lot of posts and articles by AndyF and the 451 or 470 takes my fancy. problem is trying to find a 400 block. i live on the other side of the planet in New Zealand and have had no luck looking for a...
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    cam recommendation

    hi all. thinking about going from turbo back to na. combo is 410 sb, mild ported eddy heads, eddy super victor intake, cr 9.2 : 1, 727 auto. present cam is 254/260 @ 50, 562/560 lift 1.5 ratio. 115 lsa solid flat tappet not wanting a custom grind, but something that will give me max performance...
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    fitech base timing

    i have the fitech 1200PA on a 410 sb with S475 turbo. fitech will be controlling timing. msd pro billet and digital 6al. cam is 254/260@50, 560/560 lift, 115 lsa. looking at 18 psi boost. my question is i'm not sure what to set base timing at if someone can point me in the right direction here...
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    oil slinger

    had a brain fart and forgot to install the oil slinger. got the motor back in car and cam run in before i found it on the bench. how important is it. no leaks from seal during cam brake in. cheers
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    street/strip diff center

    i run a 9" rear with Detroit locker. car is used street and strip. apart from a full spool, which ain't street friendly, what other options are there apart from the clutch type center. the locker works well but am over the constant clicking every time i turn a corner at lower speeds. cheers
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    trans brake vs launch control ?

    not sure where to post this question. a quick run down on combo. 410 sb, S475 turbo, efi, built 727, ptc 3800 converter, 9" rear 3.5 gears 28" radial tire, weighs 3200 with me in it. i have been driving this on the street for a few months now and is a real hand full. trans has a cope reverse...
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    timing chain

    ok, i have had my 360 block tunnel bored which has resulted in a small amount of slack in the timing chain. do i need to correct this with a tunnel bore timing set like Rollmaster do or can i just install a tensioner. cheers
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    inner fender removal question

    ok, i'm thinking about removing the inner fenders. car has cage in it already. need ideas on how the best way is to go about bringing bars through to the frame and removing the inner fenders. do i need to seam weld frame rails to strengthen them. pics and advise greatly appreciated. cheers
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    Alternators

    i run a 100 amp single wire alternator. bought a cheap chinese one that lasted not very long. then bought a tuff stuff alternator which looked identical to the last one. anyway that lasted not very long either. both of these failed ones i had checked by my local auto electrician and his opinion...
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    EDM style solid lifters

    how many of you guys using these EDM style solid ft lifters. wanting feedback on them, good bad, or indifferent. cheers
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