The dx block would hold up better I feel like if I raced it a lot. And sometimes you gotta do something just to say you did. If I found a decent BBO then I might, but either way I'd have to rebuild it.
Honestly I'm gonna start looking for both the 425 crank and a 500 motor. Where I live the boneyards don't get picked over for that stuff and I could get lucky. I have connections to do the machine work, maybe not for the crank but for just about anything else. Custom pistons? Rods? no big deal...
What rods and pistons would I use with a 425 crank? and whats the difference between the 425 crank and the 455? If I did stroke the block I have, I'd want at least 400 cubes. what crank would get me closer to that ball park? Also, what to do about the gap left by the injector pump on the DX...
So I have a pretty clean '81 cutlass with the 350 diesel. I love the diesel but I want to go a different route this summer. I'm torn between keeping it original or making it a little more mean though. From what I understand a Oldsmobile big block crank and heads will fit on a small block? Would...
That's very good to know! I will be sure to do that.
I will enjoy my ride no matter what, just seeing what else I could do to her 'cause that's the fun part about cars. I agree about the intake and exhaust, I'll see what happens. Who knows maybe someday I'll get a different engine but for now I...
I'll definitely try better intake and headers. Does the main problem of not being able to build these things stem from the head gaskets blowing out under more pressure? Anyway of fixing that besides adding better studs?
I finally got my diesel running. Runs pretty good as she is but what could be done to enhance the performance of these things? Gearing? Intake or exhaust parts? I understand they were never meant to be much more than what I have now... but anybody know something I don't?
So, I checked my glow plugs, they look pretty good. There is fuel coming out my lines but it looks kinda weak. Definitely gonna get a new starter and check the injection pump. I understand these engines often blew head gaskets so if it's not the pump and it's compression then that's what I'll...
Just got a Cutlass Supreme diesel. Hasn't ran in at least 8 years but it was well taken care of when it ran. At first she wouldn't crank over, but I replaced the starter solenoid, drained the tank, and replaced the fuel filter. Now it'll crank but she wont start up. There is fuel getting all...
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