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so I have a stock 307 from a 72 nova the only thing done is a better exhaust what do i need to get and do to the 307 to put the 416 heads on so that it will run right for the street?

First off, I have a 1959 Chevy 283 that was rebuilt stock last year. It was a 2 barrel engine. After the rebuild i put a weiand street warrior intake with a edelbrock 600 4 barrel, 262 Comp extreme energy cam. The problem is that it runs fine, starting, idling, but when you put in gear it drains...

So here I am, frustrated, still in the need of an engine, as usual lol. My original idea was to build up a new motor since my whole drive train and brake system is in pristine condition, rather than buying a used cheap car with 200,000+ miles and $4000 more in repairs alone, to get me to...

I have just acquired a 283 sbc engine. question is what is the best route for it still runs good doesnt smoke. should i put it in a pontiac or put it in a 4x4. i would like to know a little more about this engine if anybody can else help id appreciate it THANKS