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ron19 · 07-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Well, I finally got her out on the road. This little monster has a bit of attitude when it comes to cruisin. She's got a bit of a lope at idle and when I've opened her up, she hammers down! I'm really happy with it. I took my Dad for a ride on Fathers Day, he had a smile ear to ear. It's really awesome opening it up with those truck arms underneath, the whole back end kind of lifts up and even with an open rearend, she hooks up pretty good. I can't wait to see how it hooks when I get the Eaton posi in it this winter.......

Thanks to everyone on this board that has a project going and shares it here, that's what kept me inspired while getting this one to this point for the past 1-1/2 years.

**Captainfab** · 07-03-2009, 12:48 AM

That's a great feeling when you finally get to drive it isn't it?

Truck is looking good, engine looks good too. If I might ask where did you get the air cleaner?

You need to post a video!

bubba327 · 07-03-2009, 07:11 AM

looking good!!!

4dranch · 07-03-2009, 07:36 AM

cool father's day gift ..

daverod · 07-03-2009, 08:52 AM

That's got to feel great.

I can't wait to hammer down on mine. Watch out for the men in black.

**ChiefRocka** · 07-03-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

That's got to feel great.

I can't wait to hammer down on mine. Watch out for the men in black.

Thats cool man !!

**Corts60** · 07-03-2009, 10:46 AM

Awesome! I really like the way those original TT wheels and white letter tires look with your stance. Are you keeping that style?

MacAttack · 07-03-2009, 11:03 AM

Ron - sweet ride. Very stout and it looks like it will punish the pavement.

Mac.

Frizzle Fry · 07-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Congrats!

protrash64 · 07-03-2009, 11:31 AM

No replies.....

......must be out driving at a high rate of speed

Alan's Classic · 07-03-2009, 11:58 AM

It's always nice to hear about someone driving theirs. Nice progress. I have probably already ask you some where (I think I PM'd you in the past, I can't remember), but are those shorty headers?

Congrats!!

shortbed70 · 07-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Congrats man it must be rewarding.

**scotts62** · 07-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Congrats! It looks good!

72BlckButy · 07-06-2009, 02:41 PM

Looking good!

But where's the burnout video...

ruffrida2005 · 07-06-2009, 04:17 PM

Nice truck, Can you give us a little info on the SB you have. How do you like that fuel pump. I have the same one but didn't know how good it is.

ron19 · 07-08-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Nice truck, Can you give us a little info on the SB you have. How do you like that fuel pump. I have the same one but didn't know how good it is.

Fuel pump works good, no problems so far. As for the engine, it's a 400 small block chevy. Bored .030 over, Eagle cast steel crank, Scat I beam rods, JE forged pistons. AFR 190cc heads, Ultradyne .518 .530 solid lift cam, Edlebrock RPM Airgap manifold, shaft rockers, Holley 750 street hp carb, MSD billet distributor. Hedman 1-3/4 headers, 2-1/2" exhaust flowing through flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Everything I calculated puts it a bit over 500hp.

Extras on the engine: Road race champ pan, Edlebrock street fuel pump, alumimum long style water pump, GM cast alum valve covers, Moroso Blue Max spark plug wires, Quarter Master super starter, aluminum stock car style pulleys, Cloyes hex adjust true roller timing chain, Cast aluminum timing chain cover, Fluidampr harmonic balancer, Mellings hi volume oil pump.... that's all I can think of right now...

ruffrida2005 · 07-08-2009, 12:46 PM

sounds like one heck of a motor. Bet you dont get real good gas miliage!

ron19 · 07-08-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

sounds like one heck of a motor. Bet you dont get real good gas miliage!

Ya, it gets terrible gas mileage, worse than my big block 2500. But I didn't build it for gas mileage and it's pretty hard to keep your foot out it when it sounds that good. Also, I have a 4 speed, so when I'm on the highway, at 65mph I'm taching 3600 rpm. That's not so good for gas either......

**Captainfab** · 07-08-2009, 11:31 PM

I'm curious...did you have to mod the clutch bellcrank with those Hedman Hedders?

ron19 · 07-09-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm curious...did you have to mod the clutch bellcrank with those Hedman Hedders?

Actually, I had originally planned to go with a slave cylinder from the beginning, so I didn't care if it would clear or not. But I installed the headers on the engine while still on the engine stand (posted pics a while back on it) and they looked like there would be plenty of room for the bellcrank. There is a clear path to the mounting hole. If you would like, I could post the pics again, or do a search for my posts and they should be there.

**Captainfab** · 07-10-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ron19

Actually, I had originally planned to go with a slave cylinder from the beginning, so I didn't care if it would clear or not. But I installed the headers on the engine while still on the engine stand (posted pics a while back on it) and they looked like there would be plenty of room for the bellcrank. There is a clear path to the mounting hole. If you would like, I could post the pics again, or do a search for my posts and they should be there.

Thanks for jogging my memory.....I posted a few times in that thread too. I see you are running some extra plumbing from the water pump to the block. Can you elaborate on that? I assume that is a circle track water pump?

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 05:53 PM

Nice progress!!

is your '02 8.1L a monster?

I want one of those

joe231 · 07-10-2009, 10:49 AM

that is some good information, the 400's are notorious for being head gasket killers.
Thanks

**Captainfab** · 07-10-2009, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the info Ron

Something that we've used on my son's 406 that I believe helps with the engine temp is an engine oil cooler. We have yet to have a engine temp problem.

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ron19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Made it on the road! Well, I finally got her out on the road. This little monster has a bit of attitude when it comes to cruisin. She's got a bit of a lope at idle and when I've opened her up, she hammers down! I'm really happy with it. I took my Dad for a ride on Fathers Day, he had a smile ear to ear. It's really awesome opening it up with those truck arms underneath, the whole back end kind of lifts up and even with an open rearend, she hooks up pretty good. I can't wait to see how it hooks when I get the Eaton posi in it this winter....... Thanks to everyone on this board that has a project going and shares it here, that's what kept me inspired while getting this one to this point for the past 1-1/2 years. Attached Images __________________ 65' Chevy C10, Short Step 75' Chevy Big10 1/2, 1 time pull truck, now parts truck 02' GMC 2500HD 8.1L 4X4

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Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Made it on the road! Thanks for the info Ron Something that we've used on my son's 406 that I believe helps with the engine temp is an engine oil cooler. We have yet to have a engine temp problem. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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