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Boardrider52 · 06-25-2003, 12:00 AM

ok heres the deal i won $4,000 and i want to spend it all on the engin of my truck heres what it looks like now. its mostly stock with an edelbrock performer intake manifold, carter 650 carb, mild RV cam, hooker headers, K&N air filter, flame valve covers, and thats about it

Boardrider52 · 06-25-2003, 12:01 AM

n e ideas

krazy_texan · 06-25-2003, 12:02 AM

more chrome and maybe some coolflex hoses

Boardrider52 · 06-25-2003, 12:05 AM

well first i want to add perfomance before i make it perty

hjalbert · 06-25-2003, 12:35 AM

I would buy a performance crate motor with that much money, dont know how much it would be to get the kinda power you want, but that way you would know what you were getting and would get a warranty. Also Vortec head conversion is a cheap way to get really good performance, but i would not do it on a worn motor. while your at it why not get your tranny rebuilt if it needs it, (or if it might or has any annoying leaks) while you have the engine out? I think that Jimmy is awesome, mine was originally hugger and some moron went and painted the outside GREEN, but left the inside orange, so it looks like a MIAMI mascot. Any way, good luck. HJ

krazy_texan · 06-25-2003, 01:21 AM

how about i dual carb highrise those are always fun

Southpa · 06-25-2003, 03:31 AM

Engine looks fine as is...buy BEER!

72BLAZERDUDE · 06-25-2003, 06:58 AM

Stroke it, EFI. With that much money theres alot of options since you have a good base to start with

Mark540 · 06-25-2003, 07:58 AM

With that kind of disposable cash, no question LS1. You would definately have one of the fastest trucks on the board then. (and crazy reliability to boot) Sell the old small block for bolt on power adders. Low 13's high 12's can be in you future with 20+ mpg and about 200 lbs less weight on the front end as well. Can you tell what direction I'm going? Should of never got rid of my '99 vette

VTKidder · 06-25-2003, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by Boardrider52
ok heres the deal i won $4,000 and i want to spend it all on the engin of my truck

I thought I was doing well this morning when I won $5 on a scratch ticket.

70 longbed · 06-25-2003, 02:41 PM

Boardrider,

Are you talking about rebuilding, or just bolt on performance? With 4K, you could do a really nice rebuild; probably a 383, get close to 500hp. If you already have a good motor, maybe some newer type vortec heads, or even some aftermarket heads that flow real good.

wnc mountain · 06-25-2003, 02:52 PM

Aftermarket heads, or a huffer! New inner fenders, aluminium 4 core, crome the brake booster, dual electric fans.
Or just do what southpa said, just be sure to invite us!

yellowgmc · 06-25-2003, 02:58 PM

yeah, one word supercharger!

**CPNE** · 06-25-2003, 03:03 PM

Don't forget to save some $$ for Uncle Sam. Be a shame to be forced to sell because you forgot the tax man! Hopefully the 4K is after tax money.:p

06-25-2003, 03:35 PM

Why don't you put that as a down payment for a 572?

*racedvl* · 06-25-2003, 09:42 PM

All I gota say.

http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?0=239&1=241&3=1212

Dean23 · 06-25-2003, 09:50 PM

Build a stroker, way more torque and hp from a stroker

jhwkns · 06-25-2003, 11:34 PM

How about a 406 roller motor?

06-25-2003, 12:00 AM	#1
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	engine work ok heres the deal i won $4,000 and i want to spend it all on the engin of my truck heres what it looks like now. its mostly stock with an edelbrock performer intake manifold, carter 650 carb, mild RV cam, hooker headers, K&N air filter, flame valve covers, and thats about it Attached Images __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-25-2003, 12:01 AM	#2
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	n e ideas __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-25-2003, 12:02 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	more chrome and maybe some coolflex hoses __________________ 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

06-25-2003, 12:05 AM	#4
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	well first i want to add perfomance before i make it perty __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-25-2003, 12:35 AM	#5
hjalbert cracker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,021	4000$ I would buy a performance crate motor with that much money, dont know how much it would be to get the kinda power you want, but that way you would know what you were getting and would get a warranty. Also Vortec head conversion is a cheap way to get really good performance, but i would not do it on a worn motor. while your at it why not get your tranny rebuilt if it needs it, (or if it might or has any annoying leaks) while you have the engine out? I think that Jimmy is awesome, mine was originally hugger and some moron went and painted the outside GREEN, but left the inside orange, so it looks like a MIAMI mascot. Any way, good luck. HJ __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Harry John Albert III located in Phoenix, AZ 1972 GMC JIMMY, 1969 lwb Chevy Frame, 1999 bmw k1200 ltc 1992 Kawasaki concours 1991 bmw k75 1973 cortez motorhome Last edited by hjalbert; 06-25-2003 at 12:38 AM.

06-25-2003, 01:21 AM	#6
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	how about i dual carb highrise those are always fun __________________ 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

06-25-2003, 03:31 AM	#7
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Engine looks fine as is...buy BEER! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

06-25-2003, 06:58 AM	#8
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Stroke it, EFI. With that much money theres alot of options since you have a good base to start with __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

06-25-2003, 07:58 AM	#9
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	With that kind of disposable cash, no question LS1. You would definately have one of the fastest trucks on the board then. (and crazy reliability to boot) Sell the old small block for bolt on power adders. Low 13's high 12's can be in you future with 20+ mpg and about 200 lbs less weight on the front end as well. Can you tell what direction I'm going? Should of never got rid of my '99 vette __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's Last edited by Mark540; 06-25-2003 at 08:51 AM.

06-25-2003, 02:41 PM	#11
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Boardrider, Are you talking about rebuilding, or just bolt on performance? With 4K, you could do a really nice rebuild; probably a 383, get close to 500hp. If you already have a good motor, maybe some newer type vortec heads, or even some aftermarket heads that flow real good. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

06-25-2003, 02:52 PM	#12
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Aftermarket heads, or a huffer! New inner fenders, aluminium 4 core, crome the brake booster, dual electric fans. Or just do what southpa said, just be sure to invite us! __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

06-25-2003, 02:58 PM	#13
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	yeah, one word supercharger! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

06-25-2003, 03:03 PM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Don't forget to save some $$ for Uncle Sam. Be a shame to be forced to sell because you forgot the tax man! Hopefully the 4K is after tax money.:p __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-25-2003, 03:35 PM	#15
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Why don't you put that as a down payment for a 572?

06-25-2003, 09:42 PM	#16
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	All I gota say. http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?0=239&1=241&3=1212



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06-25-2003, 09:50 PM	#17
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Build a stroker, way more torque and hp from a stroker __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

06-25-2003, 11:34 PM	#18
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	How about a 406 roller motor? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

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