a 160 thermostat will keep that engine in open loop all the time. Thermostats don't help or prevent overheating they just set the min temp. You need at least a 180 because the loop switch comes on at 175. Block off the egr and see if it fixes it before throwing more parts at it. I still...
its in a traction limited 3500lb camaro with 400rwhp. Richmond said it was a power break and to try on over deepen the pinion .004" And see if it helps. Seems to be underpowered compared to others here.
I did a sbc to bbc swap using the clam shells my 80 had factory. Fell right in. Had to cut one "shell" to get the headers to fit but it was outlined in the header instructions.
Its great info I just was saying. Sorry. I spent DAYS looking for a intake shorter than 3.75 at the front for a circle track class that had that limit. Thats why I know. The shortest is 3.50".
This is our factory stock car. Simalar rules to IMCA stock car but allow a 4412, hood scoop, and spoiler. The carb helps 1000%. little vortec headed 355. 6 wins, 2 seconds, a 4th and a 6th. Valve springs going away for the last to races so time for some maintence. Hope to be back to...
On a hobby stock (dirt track car) changing from the required manifolds to headers adds 60hp. That is on a 9 to 1 355 with smog heads and stock intake and 2bbl.
I am converting one of last years circle track engines into tow duty in my 84 k10. I have to change the cam so I was going to use my retro fit hyd roller in out of the current 355 (since it is going into circle track duty). The only hitch is the 383 I am putting in has ford lifter bores. Will...