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prostreetC-10 · 01-07-2009, 12:52 PM

It's time to complete the pro-street look. I'm trying to figure out just how far the scoop will stick out and I'm too lazy to take the tarp off my truck. It's cold out there!!! Anyone running one of these so I can see about how far out the hood it will go? Thanks guys!

LOW DOUGH · 01-07-2009, 12:59 PM

I wish

454_72_4X4 · 01-07-2009, 02:59 PM

It's gonna be a bear to get those mismatched carbs tuned! LOL
Looks like one double pumper and one vac secondary?

Can't help ya much on the hood protrusion measurement but I can measure straight up from maybe the front horizontal intake gasket surface to the bottom of the hood on mine and you could compare my measurement to the total height of your setup.

Ya got any close up pics of the intake where it says Wieand? I have a tunnel ram like that and was just curious if yours looks like they welded the section in with the name on it. That's the way mine is.

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

I wish

No need to wish, see my post above. It's for sale!

prostreetC-10 · 01-07-2009, 01:22 PM

Just remember that a major financial institution near you is turning dreams into reality!!! LOL

What's cool is that I have a whopping $240 into that as it sets. Been collecting parts off craigslist and yes.....it has a ways to go!

big_al_71 · 01-07-2009, 02:29 PM

That looks cool thou!!!!!

Seen one before but the guy did not have a hood on, he told me he had a fiberglass piece that was pinned on all four corners.

LOW DOUGH · 01-07-2009, 04:59 PM

Prostreet... you got a build thread or more pics of your truck. I really like that thing.. love the tires... need............pics...........to................breath.... must...........go...........on....

prostreetC-10 · 01-07-2009, 05:42 PM

I should make a build thread.

Sorry Mr 454_72_4x4....those are not mis-matched carbs. They are both 9776 450 cfm tunnel ram carbs. I'm converting them to center hung float bowls and mounting them sideways because it looks *****in'. Just haven't got around to the rear one. Everything is just sitting there. I also have some cool Enderle sideways linkage for it. Gunna look mean when done.

Jtrux · 01-07-2009, 05:45 PM

I dig the low buck part. Is the rest of the engine built up??

prostreetC-10 · 01-07-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I dig the low buck part. Is the rest of the engine built up??

You tell me

She is a ty-ar fry-ar!!!!

shortbed70 · 01-07-2009, 07:17 PM

Wow used BBC tunnel rams must be cheaper than sbc stuff but good find. Now as for the hood thing I don't know about a bb but a sbc might not go through but the BBC should be at least 4". You have to have a video after its done...

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-07-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

I should make a build thread.

Sorry Mr 454_72_4x4....those are not mis-matched carbs. They are both 9776 450 cfm tunnel ram carbs. I'm converting them to center hung float bowls and mounting them sideways because it looks *****in'. Just haven't got around to the rear one. Everything is just sitting there. I also have some cool Enderle sideways linkage for it. Gunna look mean when done.

I think what MR454724x4 was asking was: Don't the carbs have be facing the same way (linkage toward the front? As far as mounting them sideways, it's a good thing you like them like that, as that is the only way Holleys will fit on a tunnel Ram like yours! LOL

454_72_4X4 · 01-07-2009, 05:47 PM

Ah, I see.
Just noticed the different float bowls is all. And just funnin ya anyway!
LOL

thirdstreettito · 01-07-2009, 05:50 PM

I think there is a K5 on here with one, sticks out about 4-7" I think.

primered_junk · 01-07-2009, 07:26 PM

Here's the same set-up on a 72 a guy tried to trade me for my highlander.

chevydog66 · 01-07-2009, 11:10 PM

All that power isn't worth squat if ya can't put it to the ground. Put some M/T ET Drag's on her, and then see if she'll hook up. J/K trucks usually equal no traction.

prostreetC-10 · 01-08-2009, 01:24 AM

They would actually fit end to end if I left the stock bowls on. I'm doing it this was because it looks closer to something at the track. I hope it sets higher than that silver truck. That almost looks like it's just on a tall manifold and not a tunnel ram. Guess I'll know soon enough.

primered_junk · 01-08-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

They would actually fit end to end if I left the stock bowls on. I'm doing it this was because it looks closer to something at the track. I hope it sets higher than that silver truck. That almost looks like it's just on a tall manifold and not a tunnel ram. Guess I'll know soon enough.

That's just a bare tunnell ram, no spacers at all.

prostreetC-10 · 01-08-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by primered_junk

That's just a bare tunnell ram, no spacers at all.

Is it on a small block though?

primered_junk · 01-08-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Is it on a small block though?

Yes, Iron headed 355, weiand intake, two holley 660 center squirts. Some spacers would make it stick out more.

prostreetC-10 · 01-08-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by primered_junk

Yes, Iron headed 355, weiand intake, two holley 660 center squirts. Some spacers would make it stick out more.

That's a relief. Now I need to find out the deck height diff from a sbc to a bbc.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-08-2009, 01:33 AM

You can always leave the hood off

seriously though prostreet, your truck is looking mean. You need a build thread! Share some pictures with a fellow Oregonian!!!

72hotrodder · 01-08-2009, 01:35 AM

you can always just raise the motor mounts and use some carb spacers

Livrat · 01-08-2009, 01:01 PM

Here's one on Ebay with a similair setup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1308

prostreetC-10 · 01-08-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Here's one on Ebay with a similair setup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1308

A HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE thanks to you livrat. I knew something wasn't right. We also have to remember that my truck is a '68. The '67's and '68's have a different taper to the hood. They are the "slant nose" trucks. In the pic below, the rope represents the top of my hood. The top of the tape measure is the top of my Hilborn scoop. The bottom of my carbs will set right where the top of the air cleaner is. I'm super stokkkkked now. It's going to look bad-to-the-bone!!!!

454_72_4X4 · 01-08-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

A HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE thanks to you livrat. I knew something wasn't right. We also have to remember that my truck is a '68. The '67's and '68's have a different taper to the hood. They are the "slant nose" trucks. In the pic below, the rope represents the top of my hood. The top of the tape measure is the top of my Hilborn scoop. The bottom of my carbs will set right where the top of the air cleaner is. I'm super stokkkkked now. It's going to look bad-to-the-bone!!!!

Excellent measuring technique!
I gotta agree, it'll look sweet!

So, uh, ya gonna be sellin that K&N 14" setup...? LOL

01-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#1
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Anyone running one of these crazy things? It's time to complete the pro-street look. I'm trying to figure out just how far the scoop will stick out and I'm too lazy to take the tarp off my truck. It's cold out there!!! Anyone running one of these so I can see about how far out the hood it will go? Thanks guys! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

01-07-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? I wish

01-07-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? Just remember that a major financial institution near you is turning dreams into reality!!! LOL What's cool is that I have a whopping $240 into that as it sets. Been collecting parts off craigslist and yes.....it has a ways to go! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

01-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? That looks cool thou!!!!! Seen one before but the guy did not have a hood on, he told me he had a fiberglass piece that was pinned on all four corners. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-07-2009, 04:59 PM	#6
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? Prostreet... you got a build thread or more pics of your truck. I really like that thing.. love the tires... need............pics...........to................breath.... must...........go...........on....

01-07-2009, 05:42 PM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? I should make a build thread. Sorry Mr 454_72_4x4....those are not mis-matched carbs. They are both 9776 450 cfm tunnel ram carbs. I'm converting them to center hung float bowls and mounting them sideways because it looks ***in'. Just haven't got around to the rear one. Everything is just sitting there. I also have some cool Enderle sideways linkage for it. Gunna look mean when done. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" Still getting loose (carb test) 496 Initial fire up video!**

01-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? I dig the low buck part. Is the rest of the engine built up?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-07-2009, 07:17 PM	#10
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? Wow used BBC tunnel rams must be cheaper than sbc stuff but good find. Now as for the hood thing I don't know about a bb but a sbc might not go through but the BBC should be at least 4". You have to have a video after its done... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-07-2009, 05:47 PM	#12
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? Ah, I see. Just noticed the different float bowls is all. And just funnin ya anyway! LOL __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

01-07-2009, 05:50 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? I think there is a K5 on here with one, sticks out about 4-7" I think. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#14
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? Here's the same set-up on a 72 a guy tried to trade me for my highlander. __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."

01-07-2009, 11:10 PM	#15
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? All that power isn't worth squat if ya can't put it to the ground. Put some M/T ET Drag's on her, and then see if she'll hook up. J/K trucks usually equal no traction. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-08-2009, 01:24 AM	#16
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? They would actually fit end to end if I left the stock bowls on. I'm doing it this was because it looks closer to something at the track. I hope it sets higher than that silver truck. That almost looks like it's just on a tall manifold and not a tunnel ram. Guess I'll know soon enough. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

01-08-2009, 01:33 AM	#21
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? You can always leave the hood off seriously though prostreet, your truck is looking mean. You need a build thread! Share some pictures with a fellow Oregonian!!! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-08-2009, 01:35 AM	#22
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: Anyone running one of these crazy things? you can always just raise the motor mounts and use some carb spacers



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