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beeroh · 09-12-2003, 04:14 PM

what mod gives a stock 350 the most bang for the buck?

Tom · 09-12-2003, 04:19 PM

Are you installing them? A camshaft and re-curving the ignition.

78SilveradoSWB · 09-12-2003, 04:22 PM

Carb, intake manifold, and headers are some items that will improve performance, but you may need to consider a better air filter/cleaner and camshaft while you're at it.

bagged81 · 09-12-2003, 04:36 PM

Nitrous

79BIG10 · 09-12-2003, 05:18 PM

Cheap mods are like others mentioned- exhaust upgrade, air cleaner, HEI redone, cam, intake manifold, carb. These you can buy in steps and still be able to use them after you install them.

beeroh · 09-12-2003, 10:39 PM

whats a good carb.

I have a QJet

What is a good intake to buy?

My truck is only going to be used for weekend fun at the Dunes or mountains near by, so should I think about performance or tourque?

dacanuck · 09-12-2003, 10:59 PM

Performance or torque...what's the difference??? Since you mentioned dunes and mountains, I assume that's a combo of flat wide open spaces and slow moving hills...yes? If so go for a somewhat equal balance of horsepower and torque. If it's mostly hills, go for more torque than horsepower.

09-12-2003, 04:14 PM	#1
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	most bang for the buck? what mod gives a stock 350 the most bang for the buck? __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-12-2003, 04:19 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Are you installing them? A camshaft and re-curving the ignition. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-12-2003, 04:22 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Carb, intake manifold, and headers are some items that will improve performance, but you may need to consider a better air filter/cleaner and camshaft while you're at it. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

09-12-2003, 04:36 PM	#4
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Nitrous __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

09-12-2003, 05:18 PM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Cheap mods are like others mentioned- exhaust upgrade, air cleaner, HEI redone, cam, intake manifold, carb. These you can buy in steps and still be able to use them after you install them. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-12-2003, 10:39 PM	#6
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	whats a good carb. I have a QJet What is a good intake to buy? My truck is only going to be used for weekend fun at the Dunes or mountains near by, so should I think about performance or tourque? __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-12-2003, 10:59 PM	#7
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Performance or torque...what's the difference??? Since you mentioned dunes and mountains, I assume that's a combo of flat wide open spaces and slow moving hills...yes? If so go for a somewhat equal balance of horsepower and torque. If it's mostly hills, go for more torque than horsepower. __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!



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