"Nicks Garage" Videos / Olds 350 Build
June 29th, 2017, 05:31 PM
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They never give the cam specs. Unless you have a blower you're only going to make so much power with whatever cam you have.
The runners he points out in the stock iron intake are the worst for flow. He mentions they're larger than the Performer but doesn't realize that they don't come off the plenum individually, only thru a single runner, not good.
Ironically most likely had he changed the intake to an RPM he may have reached his goals.
Those are just a couple. I'd have to watch it again to point out any more, but I'm not sure I want to subject myself to that again.��
The runners he points out in the stock iron intake are the worst for flow. He mentions they're larger than the Performer but doesn't realize that they don't come off the plenum individually, only thru a single runner, not good.
Ironically most likely had he changed the intake to an RPM he may have reached his goals.
Those are just a couple. I'd have to watch it again to point out any more, but I'm not sure I want to subject myself to that again.��
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June 29th, 2017, 05:47 PM
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They never give the cam specs. Unless you have a blower you're only going to make so much power with whatever cam you have.
The runners he points out in the stock iron intake are the worst for flow. He mentions they're larger than the Performer but doesn't realize that they don't come off the plenum individually, only thru a single runner, not good.
Ironically most likely had he changed the intake to an RPM he may have reached his goals.
Those are just a few. I'd have to watch it again to point out any more, but I'm not sure I want to subject myself to that again.��
The runners he points out in the stock iron intake are the worst for flow. He mentions they're larger than the Performer but doesn't realize that they don't come off the plenum individually, only thru a single runner, not good.
Ironically most likely had he changed the intake to an RPM he may have reached his goals.
Those are just a few. I'd have to watch it again to point out any more, but I'm not sure I want to subject myself to that again.��
I thought it was strange that he talked about keeping the stock height on the intake so the OAI set up could be used. Then he stuck a big adapter plate or whatever that thing was between the carb and the intake.
Right or wrong, videos like these at least help a novice like me understand the parts and pieces of an engine You should shoot some footage of one of your builds some time.
June 29th, 2017, 06:43 PM
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Yeah he had at least a 2" spacer on it. If it makes a lot more power that way then something in your combination is wrong. And sorry but I don't agree, bad info or build practices don't always help others if they don't know what to look for.
I've thought about narrating a build or two but I feel like the supplied dyno sheets and build specs do that for me. Thanks.
I've thought about narrating a build or two but I feel like the supplied dyno sheets and build specs do that for me. Thanks.
Last edited by cutlassefi; June 29th, 2017 at 06:46 PM.
June 29th, 2017, 08:00 PM
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Whats right and wrong is kind of open to interpretation.
I personally think Dyno numbers are kind of bull$hit unless you really plan on tayloring the whole combination to really use the most of it. Sadly i think people like to brag those numbers.
My 355 was built doing what you would probably consider " wrong " yet it has delivered. So who's to say it was wrong ?????
I personally think Dyno numbers are kind of bull$hit unless you really plan on tayloring the whole combination to really use the most of it. Sadly i think people like to brag those numbers.
My 355 was built doing what you would probably consider " wrong " yet it has delivered. So who's to say it was wrong ?????
June 30th, 2017, 04:45 AM
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Whats right and wrong is kind of open to interpretation. I agree to some extent but.....
I personally think Dyno numbers are kind of bull$hit unless you really plan on tayloring the whole combination to really use the most of it. WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I DO. Sadly i think people like to brag about those numbers. I DO TOO, THATS WHY I DO THEM AT REAL OPERATING TEMPS AND SOMETIMES WITH MUFFLERS.
My 355 was built doing what you would probably consider " wrong " yet it has delivered. WHAT DO YOU THINK I WOULD SAY IS WRONG? So who's to say it was wrong ?????
I personally think Dyno numbers are kind of bull$hit unless you really plan on tayloring the whole combination to really use the most of it. WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I DO. Sadly i think people like to brag about those numbers. I DO TOO, THATS WHY I DO THEM AT REAL OPERATING TEMPS AND SOMETIMES WITH MUFFLERS.
My 355 was built doing what you would probably consider " wrong " yet it has delivered. WHAT DO YOU THINK I WOULD SAY IS WRONG? So who's to say it was wrong ?????
June 30th, 2017, 05:29 AM
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By combination i meant entire as in driveline. The whole package. Alot of guys leave alot on the table is all im saying. The dyno is a great tool specially for a builder. Its the last step of qc. But too many brag those numbers and worry more about that than whats actually being put to use. Like 450 hp in 3300 lb car with 3.90 gears vs 450 in a 4200 lb car with 3.08's
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August 14th, 2023, 02:13 PM
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Remember this mild 350 that got torn to shreads on here multiple times?
I think there were three or four separate posts/threads about it…all not good
391hp 424tq Stock performer low profile intake. Stock rockers, flat tappet…a little port work that resulted in a little over 200cfm.
I think there were three or four separate posts/threads about it…all not good
391hp 424tq Stock performer low profile intake. Stock rockers, flat tappet…a little port work that resulted in a little over 200cfm.
August 15th, 2023, 05:07 PM
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saying isn’t terrible is kind of bs. It’s dam good considering what it is.
I’ve read all the posts about this engine from the several threads posted about it…it’s pretty bad what was said.
the comments on this engine and Marks is pretty hilarious..why?
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