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Pano · 11-18-2014, 06:25 AM

Once at speed and on level grade the 350 maintains speed fine. It is slow getting to speed and noticeably slows down on hills. It may be me but it seemed to be a bit more of a dog this year than last. It seems I need to have my foot in it most of the time.

I don't have anything to compare it with but if that is typical for a 350 maybe I could live with it until the engine gives me problems.

The trailer is 5600 unloaded so is more like 6500-7000 loaded. The truck is loaded too so probably close to 8000 lbs which is close to the truck rating.

I will post a pick of the combo later.

11-18-2014, 06:25 AM	#10
Pano Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MA Posts: 116	Re: 350 TBI to 454 swap Once at speed and on level grade the 350 maintains speed fine. It is slow getting to speed and noticeably slows down on hills. It may be me but it seemed to be a bit more of a dog this year than last. It seems I need to have my foot in it most of the time. I don't have anything to compare it with but if that is typical for a 350 maybe I could live with it until the engine gives me problems. The trailer is 5600 unloaded so is more like 6500-7000 loaded. The truck is loaded too so probably close to 8000 lbs which is close to the truck rating. I will post a pick of the combo later.