The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

[woody80z28]

Has anyone ever got a programmable efi setup from summit for the older 95- TBI trucks to make them more compatible for upgrades?

No need. Tune your stock computer. Go to gearhead-efi.com for lots of info.

 

[88C1500]

so my harmonic balancer has been starting to go out (replacing it wednesday) but I was wondering if it can also cause a loss of power. The past week its been less and less responsive when you get on it

 

[PossumJr]

Other than keeping the plug wires off the manifolds, is that heat shielding necessary ? I'm real tired of tearing my hands up on them.

 

[The Arctic Fox]

would my 1989 k1500 tbi 350 work in a 1968 camaro Z/28 originally with a 350?

BTW I already established i'm no good with engines hence why I'm in the stupid questions thread

 

[SAATR]

A'68 Z/28 would have originally come with a 302, not a 350. The GM 302 was a destroked 327 built to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am series, and was found in all Gen 1 Z/28's, which were built as such to meet homologation requirements for the series.

The 350 from your pickup will physically bolt in, but may not have provisions for a mechanical fuel pump that you would need for a carbureted engine.

 

[dlytle]

help with identification

I had bought my truck used and can tell that there has been a lot of work done. From reading my Haynes manual I think the engine is a 5.2 v8 but i am not sure can someone help me identify this engine?

thanks

 

[SAATR]

Looks like a 4.3L V6, at least from the fan shroud and upper radiator hose.

 

[88C1500]

Okay not sure if this will even work hence why im asking but a friend of mines dad has a 396 bored .30 into a 402. Idk what year exactly or what needs done to it. But would it worth rebuilding and putting in my 88? Or should I just stick with my plan of making mine into a 383 stroker?

 

[SAATR]

Assuming you aren't using crap heads and low compression pistons, the big block would have a better torque curve and hence be a lot more fun in a truck. Besides, who doesn't like to see a BBC under the hood ( unless you're paying for the gas, that is)?

 

[1997chevydriver]

I had bought my truck used and can tell that there has been a lot of work done. From reading my Haynes manual I think the engine is a 5.2 v8 but i am not sure can someone help me identify this engine?

thanks

From what I can see it is a V8 so if it's stock it is either a 5.0L (305) or a 5.7L (350)

Either check the VIN or look behind the intake manifold on the rear of the block for a 5.0 or 5.7 casting number (usually under about .5" of crap and need a mirror or flex camera to see it)