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bigfredtn · 08-01-2007, 09:16 PM

I have finally gotten my engine back in my truck. The plan was to do the paint and bodywork to the truck before putting the engine back in, but that did not happen. The painter that I chose could not give me a price before he started. So I went to plan B. Plan B is put engine in, replace rocker panel, cab corners, and fenders. I guess I will drive it like it is.

Video clip added 8/8/2007
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...=truckclip.flv

GMan69 · 08-01-2007, 09:29 PM

What's the specs on the engine?

bigfredtn · 08-01-2007, 10:05 PM

Engine is out of 70 impala SS. It was the 350 300hp engine. 350 bored .30 over. Forged SRP piston, forged Eagle 6" rods. Compression is around 11 to 1. Reworked the Double Hump heads. 2.02/1.60 valves. Comp Cams xtreme energy 294 cam. Airgap rpm intake with Holley HP 4150 carb. Headers are Headman elite 1 3/4 ceramic headers. Going to put 3" exhaust on truck.

Rebuilt the Trubo 400 with 3200 stall.

I also changed the truck from 6 lugs to 5 lugs. Used 2 1/2 spindles on the front. Going to drop the rear 4 inches.

Sport/Truck · 08-01-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfredtn

Engine is out of 70 impala SS. It was the 350 300hp engine. 350 bored .30 over. Forged SRP piston, forged Eagle 6" rods. Compression is around 11 to 1. Reworked the Double Hump heads. 2.02/1.60 valves. Comp Cams xtreme energy 294 cam. Airgap rpm intake with Holley HP 4150 carb. Headers are Headman elite 1 3/4 ceramic headers. Going to put 3" exhaust on truck.

Rebuilt the Trubo 400 with 3200 stall.

I also changed the truck from 6 lugs to 5 lugs. Used 2 1/2 spindles on the front. Going to drop the rear 4 inches.

I read you can’t break in an engine with ceramic coated headers…or at least with Hookers. You may want to double check that though.
s/t

Sport/Truck · 08-01-2007, 10:08 PM

With an engine that looks that good, the exterior is secondary! IMO all you really need is some nice looking wheels to make these trucks look good!
s/t

redhead69 · 08-01-2007, 10:35 PM

After doing what your plan was I think you are doing it right and if I had the option to go back and do it again I would first do the motor, trans etc .. then make it look good. Its just so much easier to work on the truck when you dont have to worry about the paint.. get it dialed in and then take it to the booth!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-02-2007, 01:30 AM

thats one *****in engine, i like the valve covers

72armyswbtruck · 08-03-2007, 12:49 AM

Man that is one super lookin engine. I know your wrath, I am starting in on paint soon. but I am doing it one body section at a time. Bed, front clip and then the cab.
Price up front for each section.

bigfredtn · 08-08-2007, 07:47 PM

Video Clip:
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...=truckclip.flv

Boise69 · 08-08-2007, 07:53 PM

Like the valve covers, those are the ones i want... where did you get them and for how much? link if you got one

bigfredtn · 08-08-2007, 08:01 PM

I got them from Jegs. They are a expensive compared to other valve covers, but they are worth it. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...49902_-1_11355

72highlander · 08-08-2007, 08:12 PM

how is the ceramic coating holding up? i bought a set for a 69 camaro and they immediately turned to crap after spending extra for the ceramic coating. i had to take em off and send em to get jet hot coated after that. ended up with a ton of money in them, but they are great headers other than that.

**SactoJim** · 08-09-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

how is the ceramic coating holding up? i bought a set for a 69 camaro and they immediately turned to crap after spending extra for the ceramic coating. i had to take em off and send em to get jet hot coated after that. ended up with a ton of money in them, but they are great headers other than that.

Me fricken too.

spent a bunch of time welding up the air injection ports on my Doug thorley's and took them to a local coater......they were beautiful!

Broke in the motor with some crap headers and then put the thorley's on and they dulled quite a bit......dissapointing, and a huge pain in the @ss to take off and get recoated!

bigfredtn · 08-09-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

how is the ceramic coating holding up? i bought a set for a 69 camaro and they immediately turned to crap after spending extra for the ceramic coating. i had to take em off and send em to get jet hot coated after that. ended up with a ton of money in them, but they are great headers other than that.

So far so good with the headers. They are still looking good.

bigfredtn · 08-09-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DoobieBrother

Sounds pretty mean. What king of HP/TQ is it putting out?

I do not know how much horse power. But I would guess around 400hp.

Is this stricty a race vehicle? I have to assume with 11:1 you're not running it on 91 octane...?[/QUOTE] No its not a race vehicle. Just a week-end cruiser. I will run 91 or 93 octane most of the time. I might add some 108 when I drive to the track.

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Originally Posted by 67Style

Nice engine. Looks just like mine! Specs are about the same as well...oh and it will run fine with 91. Octane booster wouldn't hurt but you'll have to clean out the carb fairly often if you use it every tank.

I saw your engine, they are almost twins. I hope to change my heads sometime in the future.

Alex Hayley · 08-09-2007, 11:09 AM

Looks GREAT!!! What belt setup are you using?

DoobieBrother · 08-09-2007, 12:27 PM

Sounds pretty mean. What king of HP/TQ is it putting out?

*Billla* · 08-09-2007, 01:45 PM

Sa-wheeet!

Is this stricty a race vehicle? I have to assume with 11:1 you're not running it on 91 octane...?

67Style · 08-09-2007, 02:50 PM

Nice engine. Looks just like mine! Specs are about the same as well...oh and it will run fine with 91. Octane booster wouldn't hurt but you'll have to clean out the carb fairly often if you use it every tank.

retodd7711 · 08-09-2007, 05:28 PM

your sound clip would make a great ring-tone

08-01-2007, 09:16 PM	#1
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Engine is finally back in. Video Clip added I have finally gotten my engine back in my truck. The plan was to do the paint and bodywork to the truck before putting the engine back in, but that did not happen. The painter that I chose could not give me a price before he started. So I went to plan B. Plan B is put engine in, replace rocker panel, cab corners, and fenders. I guess I will drive it like it is. Video clip added 8/8/2007 http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...=truckclip.flv Attached Images __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford. Last edited by bigfredtn; 08-08-2007 at 07:47 PM. Reason: Video added

08-01-2007, 09:29 PM	#2
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Re: Engine is finally back in. What's the specs on the engine? __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

08-01-2007, 10:05 PM	#3
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: Engine is finally back in. Engine is out of 70 impala SS. It was the 350 300hp engine. 350 bored .30 over. Forged SRP piston, forged Eagle 6" rods. Compression is around 11 to 1. Reworked the Double Hump heads. 2.02/1.60 valves. Comp Cams xtreme energy 294 cam. Airgap rpm intake with Holley HP 4150 carb. Headers are Headman elite 1 3/4 ceramic headers. Going to put 3" exhaust on truck. Rebuilt the Trubo 400 with 3200 stall. I also changed the truck from 6 lugs to 5 lugs. Used 2 1/2 spindles on the front. Going to drop the rear 4 inches. __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

08-01-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Engine is finally back in. With an engine that looks that good, the exterior is secondary! IMO all you really need is some nice looking wheels to make these trucks look good! s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

08-01-2007, 10:35 PM	#6
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Engine is finally back in. After doing what your plan was I think you are doing it right and if I had the option to go back and do it again I would first do the motor, trans etc .. then make it look good. Its just so much easier to work on the truck when you dont have to worry about the paint.. get it dialed in and then take it to the booth!! __________________ Currently truckless

08-02-2007, 01:30 AM	#7
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Engine is finally back in. thats one *****in engine, i like the valve covers __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-03-2007, 12:49 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Engine is finally back in. Man that is one super lookin engine. I know your wrath, I am starting in on paint soon. but I am doing it one body section at a time. Bed, front clip and then the cab. Price up front for each section. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-08-2007, 07:47 PM	#9
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: Engine is finally back in. Video Clip: http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...=truckclip.flv __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

08-08-2007, 07:53 PM	#10
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Engine is finally back in. Like the valve covers, those are the ones i want... where did you get them and for how much? link if you got one __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

08-08-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: Engine is finally back in. I got them from Jegs. They are a expensive compared to other valve covers, but they are worth it. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...49902_-1_11355 __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

08-08-2007, 08:12 PM	#12
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Engine is finally back in. how is the ceramic coating holding up? i bought a set for a 69 camaro and they immediately turned to crap after spending extra for the ceramic coating. i had to take em off and send em to get jet hot coated after that. ended up with a ton of money in them, but they are great headers other than that. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

08-09-2007, 11:09 AM	#16
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Engine is finally back in. Looks GREAT!!! What belt setup are you using?

08-09-2007, 12:27 PM	#17
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: Engine is finally back in. Sounds pretty mean. What king of HP/TQ is it putting out?

08-09-2007, 01:45 PM	#18
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Engine is finally back in. Sa-wheeet! Is this stricty a race vehicle? I have to assume with 11:1 you're not running it on 91 octane...?

08-09-2007, 02:50 PM	#19
67Style Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 13	Re: Engine is finally back in. Nice engine. Looks just like mine! Specs are about the same as well...oh and it will run fine with 91. Octane booster wouldn't hurt but you'll have to clean out the carb fairly often if you use it every tank.



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08-09-2007, 05:28 PM	#20
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Engine is finally back in. your sound clip would make a great ring-tone __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

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