Recent content by Sumfuncomet

Bracket issues Dont build it yourself....although you could....GM hired some great engineers. Look in junkyards for an engineered bracket or buy a setup from Alan Grove. He makes great stuff, relatively inexpensive. Just Google his name.

Why bother? I don't know about you....money is tight but my timeis valuable also! I would sell that V8 as it will break your driveline. You have gotten good advice on here about a Toyota driveline or a Ranger/Pinto engine. I would listen to that advice unless you like endless wrenching and...

Screw that! Why reinvent the wheel? Probably suck to get any parts for that when you breakdown in East Pitchfork, Kansas!

Holley tech line Holley help is only a phone call or email away. Go to the source and ask them! Good advice from them.

Blower stuff I have had several blower engines...all thru BDS Blowers. Great people, good advice. As the other poster mentioned, make sure your drive hub on the crank is correct, I have always used a double key on the crank hub.i t does take a little mixing and matching. At least with the SBC...

Nylocks Be careful using them in an application that sees heat.....heat weakens them and they can fail

Bolt size 7/16" is not a problem with the proper grade bolt and nut, if you thin out the bushing too much the bushing will deflect, crush and fail. I would use the smaller bolt, you aren't drag racing on slicks or hitting the spring with 700 horsepower are you?

Subframe They can be a lot of work....crossmembers in the wrong place, too wide, too narrow ......go with an engineered piece from Fatman Fabrications, make it easier on yourself, easier for you to resell with an engineered part up front. This is an important piece of your ride, do it right

Suspension parts I would stay away from anything Chinese in my front end, their grading process for critical hardware is nothing I would stake my life on! Be safe, ask questions!

Y blocks forever forum Try them out....lots of good advice

Strumming a banjo Try Vern Tardels book on early Ford hot rods. If you post your question on the Hamb site you will get all the answers you need.......just don't use the ratrod word!

Picking your rear! I'd go with the TA myself

Good advice here Id say the four lug idea is a no starter! The posters to your query are all correct, get the right wheels, sell the other ones!

Trans adaptor Belmont Rod and Custom, Belmont Mass. They have a stunning amount of old stuff like that for obsolete engines

Flex plate The other people you can check with is Summit Racing, they have a good tech line and will answer your questions