1987 Chevy El Camino/SBC 355 Build (2nd Rebuild!!)

[custom442]

Re: SBC 355 Build

looking nice, except this:
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no thanks

x2 el cam man you've got a lot of time and effort in it, why choke it up with glass packs?

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: SBC 355 Build

looking nice, except this:
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no thanks

x2 el cam man you've got a lot of time and effort in it, why choke it up with glass packs?

I'm curious as to what you mean by "choking it with glasspacks".

 

[username]

Re: SBC 355 Build

Good job elcamman and good choice on mufflers.IMO nothing sounds better than a pair of glasspacks especially when you drop a gear and engine brake making them cackle.

 

[custom442]

Re: SBC 355 Build

I'm curious as to what you mean by "choking it with glasspacks".

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/engine ... ndex1.html

"A glass pack muffler can act significantly different. It does not appear as a pipe end but as a substantial increase in collector length. Result: a reduction of power even though there is no measurable backpressure involved."

its the same with every other article and thing I've read on glasspacks. They do have a distinct sound, though it looks like hes putting a lot into it just giving some info

my opinion aside, it is nice work and a good lookin engine

 

[ElCamMan515]

Re: SBC 355 Build

Thanks Guys! I Went With Glasspacks Because I Got Them As A Promotion When I Got My Headers. I Am Sure I Will Go For Some Turbo Mufflers After I Get It On The Road, This Is Just To Make It Road Ready Since I Need "Mufflers" For Inspection!

 

[jrm81bu]

Re: SBC 355 Build

I'm curious as to what you mean by "choking it with glasspacks".

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/engine ... ndex1.html

"A glass pack muffler can act significantly different. It does not appear as a pipe end but as a substantial increase in collector length. Result: a reduction of power even though there is no measurable backpressure involved."

its the same with every other article and thing I've read on glasspacks. They do have a distinct sound, though it looks like hes putting a lot into it just giving some info

my opinion aside, it is nice work and a good lookin engine

That's not exactly right. Even that article stated that in some case since it the engine see's it as added collector lenght it may not be optimized, but there is no way to tell without a dyno or et. It also assumes the muffler is attached at the collector and not farther down stream. I've certainly never lost any power, that was measureable without other "tools" with glasspacks.

 

[ElCamMan515]

Re: SBC 355 Build (UPDATED WITH PICTURES 6-1-11)

Hey Guys And Girls! Its Been A Few Weeks Since I Updated This. Started Assembly Last Night! This Is My First Rebuild And It Is Going Nice And Slow And Smooth! Enjoy The Pictures!

Ready For Assembly

Clearancing The Crank

Crank Installed

Pistons Ready To Be Installed Into Cylinders

More Pictures To Come!

 

[RITTER]

Re: SBC 355 Build (UPDATED WITH PICTURES 6-1-11)

:| You have more faith than I do, letting that crank stand up like that

Looks good though. Keep us updated

 

[ElCamMan515]

Re: SBC 355 Build (UPDATED WITH PICTURES 6-1-11)

Got Some Updates For You All! After Trying To Put Pistons Into Thier Respectful Cylinders I Ran Into A Snag, There Was NO Side To Side Clearance On The Rods So Engine Went Back To Machine Shop Today. The Shop Allowed Me To Help Assemble Short Block In Thier Shop And They Did Not Charge Me A Penny To Clearance The Rods Or Assemble Short Block. They Also Gave Me A Connecting Rod Bearing For Free. Hope You All Enjoy The Pics And I Will Hopefully Have Motor Totally Assembled By Weekend To Early Next Week!

Piston Number 1, I Did This At My House Prior To Taking Block Back To Shop

Short Block Nearly Complete!

More Pictures To Come In Coming Days! Enjoy!

 

[ElCamMan515]

Re: SBC 355 Build (UPDATED WITH PICTURES 6-6-11)

Got Some Updates For You All! With The Help Of My Fiancee, I Was Able To Install The Cylinder Heads This Evening! It Is Really Starting To Look Like A Engine! Can't Wait To Get It Finished! Enjoy!

Short Block Complete

Cylinder Head Studs Installed, Me Putting Cylinder Gaskets On

Studs And Gaskets Done, Ready For Cylinder Heads

Cylinder Head Installation Complete!