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stelth2002 · 01-27-2003, 04:09 PM

Pickmup has the right idea. I built my 292 up for what i wanted. I keep it cause it was a totally orginal truck and i still have all the stuff to go back to stock. However, it now runs with a 350 and i got over 20 mpg my last tank. However, it is still cold blooded as hell, i dont drive it much, but whenever i do i let it warm up. I mean it doesn't miss or anything, it just likes to be a little warm, and with a 4 barrel and 5 inch open air filter i can understand. It will take a LOT more green to build it. Thats what i have incountered at least.

Also pickmup, you said that the ceramic coating on yours isn't holding up well. Thats the only thing that i didnt do on mine. I have really good headers, but they wanted another 2 months to coat them. Are yours starting to flake off or what? I have thought about taking mine off and getting them coated because i have other ways to get around. Would you suggest against the coating?

01-27-2003, 04:09 PM	#23
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	Pickmup has the right idea. I built my 292 up for what i wanted. I keep it cause it was a totally orginal truck and i still have all the stuff to go back to stock. However, it now runs with a 350 and i got over 20 mpg my last tank. However, it is still cold blooded as hell, i dont drive it much, but whenever i do i let it warm up. I mean it doesn't miss or anything, it just likes to be a little warm, and with a 4 barrel and 5 inch open air filter i can understand. It will take a LOT more green to build it. Thats what i have incountered at least. Also pickmup, you said that the ceramic coating on yours isn't holding up well. Thats the only thing that i didnt do on mine. I have really good headers, but they wanted another 2 months to coat them. Are yours starting to flake off or what? I have thought about taking mine off and getting them coated because i have other ways to get around. Would you suggest against the coating? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!