|
Re: How much power is too much?
Too much horsepower is like too much money...no such thing. 
It really comes down to the intended use of the truck and any performance goals you might have for it. Before I tore my truck down this last time, I used it to pull a horse trailer and a flatbed trailer. So, I wanted an engine that made 500+ horsepower before 4500 rpm, but made 500+ lb-ft off idle and peak torque around 2500 rpm (operating RPM).
__________________
1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside
Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads
4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch
Tubular front and rear suspension
Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes
|