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08-01-2007, 09:16 PM
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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
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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 |
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08-01-2007, 09:29 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
What's the specs on the engine?
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08-01-2007, 10:05 PM
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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.
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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. |
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08-01-2007, 10:08 PM
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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
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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. 
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08-01-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
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s/t
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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.
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08-01-2007, 10:35 PM
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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!!
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08-02-2007, 01:30 AM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
thats one *****in engine, i like the valve covers
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08-03-2007, 12:49 AM
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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.
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08-08-2007, 07:47 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
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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. |
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08-08-2007, 07:53 PM
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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
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08-08-2007, 08:01 PM
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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
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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. |
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08-08-2007, 08:12 PM
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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.
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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 |
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08-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
Looks GREAT!!! What belt setup are you using?
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08-09-2007, 12:27 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
Sounds pretty mean. What king of HP/TQ is it putting out?
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08-09-2007, 01:45 PM
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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...? |
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08-09-2007, 02:50 PM
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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, 03:38 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
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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!
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08-09-2007, 05:15 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
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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. |
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08-09-2007, 05:22 PM
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
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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. Quote:
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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. |
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08-09-2007, 05:28 PM
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chrome makes it go FASTER!
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Re: Engine is finally back in.
your sound clip would make a great ring-tone
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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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