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Forum: General Q & A

04-03-2004, 11:08 PM

Replies: 19

350 mag won't start after new plugs

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Posted By HippieCustoms

What made you change the plugs to start with? I...

What made you change the plugs to start with? I only ask because I just had a bad experience with my boat. Spent a whole week troubleshooting after breaking down on the water and getting towed back....

Forum: General Q & A

04-03-2004, 10:58 PM

Replies: 5

302 to 5.0 engine swap

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Posted By HippieCustoms

After all the help I have received here, finally,...

After all the help I have received here, finally, I get to help someone......
Ok, the 5.0 roller engine is a good upgrade to your older 302, but there are a few issues to deal with. First the firing...

Forum: General Q & A

03-31-2004, 03:11 PM

Replies: 4

Propeller qeustions?

Views: 1,284

Posted By HippieCustoms

I am not why I never thought of that, but it...

I am not why I never thought of that, but it makes good sense. The 19 is in the condition it was when I bought it used. There is no way for me to be sure myself if it has ever been played with, but...

Forum: General Q & A

03-27-2004, 10:15 AM

Replies: 4

Propeller qeustions?

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Posted By HippieCustoms

Propeller qeustions?

How much slip should a mirage prop have? I'll explain why I ask. I just did some engine work to my small block. I am running an alpha one with 1.5 gears. With the 19 pitch cleaver prop, before the...

Forum: General Q & A

03-21-2004, 02:16 AM

Replies: 8

Powdercoating throttles

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Posted By HippieCustoms

www.markspowdercoating.com good work, fast...

www.markspowdercoating.com
good work, fast turnaround.

Forum: General Q & A

01-16-2004, 08:03 PM

Replies: 8

Powdercoating??

Views: 973

Posted By HippieCustoms

Thanks for all the reply's. I was leaning towards...

Thanks for all the reply's. I was leaning towards doing it. I have seen some of his stuff too, all looks great. So done deal. My plan is to have all the parts I have that are chrome coated with a...

Forum: General Q & A

01-16-2004, 05:02 PM

Replies: 8

Powdercoating??

Views: 973

Posted By HippieCustoms

Powdercoating??

Just a quick question. What is everyones take on powder coating? I have talked about the plans I have for my boat this winter, but I was also thinking about having some parts powdercoated while I...

Forum: General Q & A

01-10-2004, 08:22 AM

Replies: 0

"Replace assembly upon removal" ??

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Posted By HippieCustoms

"Replace assembly upon removal" ??

So what is the deal with that? The newer 350 mag motors with the composite timing cover. Are you truely supposed to replace the timing cover if you pull it? Is there an aftermarket one available in...

Forum: General Q & A

01-03-2004, 08:51 PM

Replies: 12

Help me pick heads.

Views: 2,112

Posted By HippieCustoms

All good info. You guys are helping me alot. I...

All good info. You guys are helping me alot. I was hoping to find some flow data on the stock 217 casting heads that are on my motor. Cant find it anywhere. I did find a lot of flow comparisons on...

Forum: General Q & A

12-31-2003, 01:12 AM

Replies: 12

Help me pick heads.

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Posted By HippieCustoms

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Forum: General Q & A

12-28-2003, 09:32 AM

Replies: 12

Help me pick heads.

Views: 2,112

Posted By HippieCustoms

I do plan on stroking the 5.7 out to a 383, but...

I do plan on stroking the 5.7 out to a 383, but not until next winter. I want to do this in steps. I have built a good number of cars and trucks and am always plagued by the "It doesn't feel as fast...

Forum: General Q & A

12-28-2003, 07:43 AM

Replies: 12

Help me pick heads.

Views: 2,112

Posted By HippieCustoms

Help me pick heads.

Ok,, I am going to take you guys advice and buy some new heads, now which ones to buy? I know it has a lot to do with personal preferance, but I am not a chevy guy and am not sure which is the best...

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2003, 07:55 PM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

Thanks alot everyone....I am going to take all of...

Thanks alot everyone....I am going to take all of your advice and change my plans alittle. I will hold off on the ignition, and get some head work done instead. I heard the suggestions for World...

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2003, 01:50 AM

Replies: 24

Procharge 350Mag vs 6.2

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Posted By HippieCustoms

Can I add my 2 c's? Actually I think Mco is...

Can I add my 2 c's? Actually I think Mco is correct.. 6.2 is a 4.00 bore by 3.75" stroke. that is 350 bore 400 stroke. The very popular 383 is actually 4.030 bore by 3.75 stroke. The over bore is...

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2003, 01:28 AM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

Definately felt like a limiter. It was running...

Definately felt like a limiter. It was running smooth and sweet and then fell flat on its face. I had not had the boat that long, and had just replaced th lower shift cable. So not being sure if I...

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2003, 12:11 AM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

Ok, I am going allong with all this, and am not...

Ok, I am going allong with all this, and am not afraid to change my plans. I do have a question though. The thunderbolt IV ignition, what is the rev limit? I had a smaller prop on it once and was...

Forum: General Q & A

11-30-2003, 07:52 PM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

Well let me share my plans with you guys. right...

Well let me share my plans with you guys. right now the boat has an edelbrock performer intake on it with a velocity stack flame arrestor and stock exhaust manifolds going through the hull. Boat runs...

Forum: General Q & A

11-30-2003, 03:02 PM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

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Posted By HippieCustoms

specs on the xm262h- 218/224 @ .050 duration ...

specs on the xm262h- 218/224 @ .050 duration
462/477 lift
112 lsa
If I do end up going with this cam, I will run...

Forum: General Q & A

11-30-2003, 07:13 AM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

Thanks, although, ouch, what a wimpy grind....

Thanks, although, ouch, what a wimpy grind. Definately has to go. I was hoping I could gain alittle by going with a set of 1.6 roller rockers, but that cam is so small, why bother. I'll get a good...

Forum: General Q & A

11-29-2003, 07:01 PM

Replies: 18

5.7 stock cam specs?

Views: 44,365

Posted By HippieCustoms

5.7 stock cam specs?

I hope this is an easy one for somone. I have a 92 5.7 in a wellcraft. Have some plans for the engine this winter, but would really like to find out what the stock cam specs are before I order a cam....

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