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shuttermutt · 12-09-2003, 08:39 PM

Well, if you've been following my saga then you know that I found a guy that runs a local wrecker service and repair shop to sell me a 350 (installed) and new dual exhaust setup for $700.

I picked the truck up this evening and the only thing I can say is, "WOW!" I not only scored, but I think I scored pretty big. The engine runs awesome, doesn't even think about smoking, runs nice and cool, has a great lope, and oil pressure to spare.

I went with 2-1/4 inch duals turned out before the rear wheels and a pair of Flowtech Afterburners. I couldn't be happier with the sound! It sounds a little mean (especially with what I suspect is a little bit more cam than stock), but is perfectly tolerable driving down the road.

Whew! What a relief! Sure, I'm out $700, but considering the best quote I got for a new exhaust was $500, I'm smilin' from ear-to-ear tonight.

Oh, and my heater works again, too. Good thing since that's what started this whole mess!

Note to the moderators - I accidentally posted this in another forum. Please don't beat me for double-posting! Please! My wife has a chocolate cake in the oven and you can have some!

70c10 · 12-09-2003, 08:55 PM

Congrats on the score. Sounds nice.

*dtlilly* · 12-09-2003, 08:56 PM

Sounds like you got a sweat deal for all that work. Can I have some cake too?

SWEET7T · 12-09-2003, 08:57 PM

Sweet... You got a super slick deal congrats on your luckiness!!!!!

dinnut · 12-09-2003, 09:08 PM

that sounds like a good deal. the cam is probably hopped up a little. is it a 2 or 4 barrell sitting on there?

lukecp · 12-09-2003, 09:20 PM

Sweet deal....sounds like time for a couple of these:

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-09-2003, 09:27 PM

Nice deal......I want some cake please

shuttermutt · 12-10-2003, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinnut
that sounds like a good deal. the cam is probably hopped up a little. is it a 2 or 4 barrell sitting on there?

4BBL Quadrajet (for the moment). I'll most likely get sick of the old-style choke and put an Edelbrock combo up top when I recover financially.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-10-2003, 12:59 AM

You got a 350 "installed" with new exhaust for $700? Was the gun real?

j/k

dinnut · 12-10-2003, 01:03 AM

im goign to go with the edelbrock performer rpm and 750 cfm electric choke performer. when i upgrade from quadrajet. its a stock motor too. only addition is headers... but one day im gonna make it a 383 stroker

krazy_texan · 12-10-2003, 02:18 AM

my little bro had a 305 done that way for is 79 el camino and it cost him $2500 installed and the guy used most of what was usable on the old enging. so i am saying that you got a very good deal.

Longhorn Man · 12-10-2003, 02:31 AM

dinnut, on an old worn stock engine...you'd be better off with a performer...not a performer RPM.

As for the subject at hand...sweet deal. Some one got a heck of a bargan...and some one got screwed.
I hope they don't feel too violated...

12-09-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Woohoo!!! Well, if you've been following my saga then you know that I found a guy that runs a local wrecker service and repair shop to sell me a 350 (installed) and new dual exhaust setup for $700. I picked the truck up this evening and the only thing I can say is, "WOW!" I not only scored, but I think I scored pretty big. The engine runs awesome, doesn't even think about smoking, runs nice and cool, has a great lope, and oil pressure to spare. I went with 2-1/4 inch duals turned out before the rear wheels and a pair of Flowtech Afterburners. I couldn't be happier with the sound! It sounds a little mean (especially with what I suspect is a little bit more cam than stock), but is perfectly tolerable driving down the road. Whew! What a relief! Sure, I'm out $700, but considering the best quote I got for a new exhaust was $500, I'm smilin' from ear-to-ear tonight. Oh, and my heater works again, too. Good thing since that's what started this whole mess! Note to the moderators - I accidentally posted this in another forum. Please don't beat me for double-posting! Please! My wife has a chocolate cake in the oven and you can have some! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

12-09-2003, 08:55 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Congrats on the score. Sounds nice. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-09-2003, 08:57 PM	#4
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Sweet... You got a super slick deal congrats on your luckiness!!!!! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

12-09-2003, 09:08 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that sounds like a good deal. the cam is probably hopped up a little. is it a 2 or 4 barrell sitting on there? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-09-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Sweet deal....sounds like time for a couple of these: __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-09-2003, 08:56 PM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Sounds like you got a sweat deal for all that work. Can I have some cake too?

12-09-2003, 09:27 PM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Nice deal......I want some cake please

12-10-2003, 12:59 AM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You got a 350 "installed" with new exhaust for $700? Was the gun real? j/k

12-10-2003, 01:03 AM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	im goign to go with the edelbrock performer rpm and 750 cfm electric choke performer. when i upgrade from quadrajet. its a stock motor too. only addition is headers... but one day im gonna make it a 383 stroker __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-10-2003, 02:18 AM	#11
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	my little bro had a 305 done that way for is 79 el camino and it cost him $2500 installed and the guy used most of what was usable on the old enging. so i am saying that you got a very good deal. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-10-2003, 02:31 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	dinnut, on an old worn stock engine...you'd be better off with a performer...not a performer RPM. As for the subject at hand...sweet deal. Some one got a heck of a bargan...and some one got screwed. I hope they don't feel too violated...

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