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Newbie here, well just new to the Classic truck scene! Anyway, I came across a 1976 Chevy Truck for real cheap. The body is in excellent shape, but the engine is pinging. Thats OK cause I was looking for a project. How can I figure out the actually name of it
(c/k etc...)? What kind of cam have you'll thrown in it that came out with GOOD PERFORMANCE and RELIABILITY ? (looking for a big lope). It already has HOOKER LT, so what other parts make a good gain hp wise? Looking toward intake manifolds, ignition, carburetors (is this even the right way to go for these classics) THANKS GUYS, HOPEFULLY I'LL BE ![]() ![]() |
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Welcome
![]() C=2wd K=4wd 10= 1/2 ton 20= 3/4 ton 30= 1 ton On the pinging it may be low octane gas for that engine or it coupld be piston slap, loose rocker arm, lifter, etc. if you want a big lope I would pull the engine and get it machined and build it up like you want it. With it knocking it's best to bite the bullet and with fix it to keep it going for now or do it once and do it right and have it totally rebuilt.
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Hey welcome aboard, Man. This place rocks and you're sure to enjoy it.
![]() As far as the performance mods go - sorry, I can't help - my truck is strickly a daily driver - stock - at least for now. But let me be the first to ask..... Got any pics???? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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THANKS FOR THE WELCOMING GUYS
![]() (man, I love doing this stuff) and I am getting it rebuilt, tomorrow I will be going over to THUNDER MOTORSPORTS to see what they have to say about it. Feel free guys to give me some direction on how I should get it rebuilt! Anyone have some specs on different cams I could use ![]() Last edited by Chaz1976Chevy; 10-21-2003 at 08:06 PM. |
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Welcome from SW Washington State.......
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Welcome. If it has a 305, toss it. Get a 350.
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It has the 350 in it!
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Chaz1976Chevy,
Like your Hail smiley, where did you find that?
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Welcome
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So what if I'm a newbie at least I'm not
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Chaz1976Chevy,
Cool smileys, where did you find those...?
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Thanks for pointing that out bigblock, don't know how I over looked the link.....
Lot of them on that link........
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