Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thejoker · 12-28-2005, 05:02 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8024684868

I couldn't resist. I'm beginning to compile the parts I need for my engine rebuild and stumbled into this. I wasn't planning to go quite so high performance but talked myself into buying it anyway. Maybe I'll hotrod a little more than I had originally planned.

My questions are:

Will it be ok to use rebuilt stock heads?
If a head upgrade is necessary, what would you recommend?

Thanks,

JKR

Guardrail · 12-28-2005, 05:18 PM

WOW, that is beautiful! Nice find.

The 383 cranks are inexpensive nowadays. How about a 9 to 1 383 with SR Torquer heads and a nice smooth hydraulic roller cam ground for grunt.

I really have no idea what you like or don't like or where you're headed with your engine rebuild. But big smooth motors with lotsa torque is cool in an old truck. Just my .02.....

stllookn · 12-28-2005, 05:28 PM

Cool old school unit. You can run the old style script valve covers since you have the oil filler tube there. It appears to be an older dual plane design so it will be best for a torque motor which will work best in these heavy trucks anyway.

thejoker · 12-28-2005, 06:13 PM

Yea. Since this purchase the engine plans have now changed. I was planning to build something a little lopey and strong but not too high pro and I'm still not going to go so far that it's not street driveable.

I'm maybe starting to get over my head with this but I've been there before. Just got to dig my way out.

The trucks going to be a hotrod that's driven occasionally but not everyday.

Thanks for the input.

thejoker · 12-29-2005, 11:53 AM

Anymore advice?

JKR

70c10 · 12-29-2005, 12:55 PM

Are you planning to run HEI?. If so, I'm not sure the C3b intakes work with stock GM HEI distributors. My buddy had one 10 years ago.

Putter · 12-29-2005, 12:58 PM

That looks pretty sharp. So...where is the rest of the truck????

thejoker · 12-29-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Are you planning to run HEI?. If so, I'm not sure the C3b intakes work with stock GM HEI distributors. My buddy had one 10 years ago.

HEI it is but stock or not is a good question. Are you saying no HEI or just not the stock HEI? If not stock then probably I would chose MSD, that's what I'm considering anyway.

JKR

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-29-2005, 01:34 PM

Hurry up and get that thing together lets see some burn out pics..... Congrats on the score..

thejoker · 12-29-2005, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

That looks pretty sharp. So...where is the rest of the truck????

Rest of the truck is in pieces. I've got an orginal pic somewhere. Let me look and see if I can find it.

JKR

70c10 · 12-29-2005, 01:36 PM

If I remember a stock GM distributor will not work but don't hold me to that. I just seem to remember something about HEI's and those intakes.

thejoker · 12-29-2005, 02:34 PM

Not here at work. I have some at home. Be prepared...it's pretty ruff!

12-28-2005, 05:02 PM	#1
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8024684868 I couldn't resist. I'm beginning to compile the parts I need for my engine rebuild and stumbled into this. I wasn't planning to go quite so high performance but talked myself into buying it anyway. Maybe I'll hotrod a little more than I had originally planned. My questions are: Will it be ok to use rebuilt stock heads? If a head upgrade is necessary, what would you recommend? Thanks, JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

12-28-2005, 05:18 PM	#2
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade WOW, that is beautiful! Nice find. The 383 cranks are inexpensive nowadays. How about a 9 to 1 383 with SR Torquer heads and a nice smooth hydraulic roller cam ground for grunt. I really have no idea what you like or don't like or where you're headed with your engine rebuild. But big smooth motors with lotsa torque is cool in an old truck. Just my .02..... __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

12-28-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Cool old school unit. You can run the old style script valve covers since you have the oil filler tube there. It appears to be an older dual plane design so it will be best for a torque motor which will work best in these heavy trucks anyway. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-28-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Yea. Since this purchase the engine plans have now changed. I was planning to build something a little lopey and strong but not too high pro and I'm still not going to go so far that it's not street driveable. I'm maybe starting to get over my head with this but I've been there before. Just got to dig my way out. The trucks going to be a hotrod that's driven occasionally but not everyday. Thanks for the input. __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

12-29-2005, 11:53 AM	#5
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Anymore advice? JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

12-29-2005, 12:55 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Are you planning to run HEI?. If so, I'm not sure the C3b intakes work with stock GM HEI distributors. My buddy had one 10 years ago. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-29-2005, 12:58 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade That looks pretty sharp. So...where is the rest of the truck???? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

12-29-2005, 01:34 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Hurry up and get that thing together lets see some burn out pics..... Congrats on the score.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-29-2005, 01:36 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade If I remember a stock GM distributor will not work but don't hold me to that. I just seem to remember something about HEI's and those intakes. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-29-2005, 02:34 PM	#12
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Look What I Bought..Opinions wanted on head upgrade Not here at work. I have some at home. Be prepared...it's pretty ruff! __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

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