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pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 04:13 PM

so when i was at school today i was talking to this kid and some people said his 350 vortech in what i think is a 90s Chevy pickup could pull my sbc 400 in my 82 k10 and im tryin to talk the kid into a tug of war match for his tool box in the back of his truck...i think i about got him talked into it but before i finalize the bet who's truck do you think would win his is bone stock and mine is almost bone stock just some upgraded spark plug wires and an edelbrock air cleaner

Ds86C10 · 01-22-2009, 04:24 PM

this is a dumb idea... either way something its going to get ruined. make sure you have someone video tape it so you can put it on youtube to show just how stupid of a idea it was

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-22-2009, 04:28 PM

Tug of War? I assume this is with the trucks? No one would win, the winner would still need a tranny rebuild.....

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 04:38 PM

the trick is too do it on soft dirt so instead of the losers tires spinning backwards they just slide

ole6320 · 01-22-2009, 05:00 PM

who has the better tires? both 4wd i assume? your 400 probably has more torque than his 350, so thats an advantage for you, manual or auto trans?

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 05:04 PM

both 4wd but when u do tug of war you only use 2wd and his tires are purity wsqarn down and mine are almost new

thump16 · 01-22-2009, 05:09 PM

Dumb Idea. There are more than enough mudholes and hills around Ga. Challenge him to an off road match.
Tug of truck war equals something breaking or projectiles flying with someone getting hurt or killed. Also tranny purchase. You mentioned being in highschool so I would imagine money being an issue since you saved money to buy your truck. Why in the world would you want to destroy it?

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thump16

Dumb Idea. There are more than enough mudholes and hills around Ga. Challenge him to an off road match.
Tug of truck war equals something breaking or projectiles flying with someone getting hurt or killed.

thats a purity good idea i think i just might do that since there is big ole mud pit right by the school

silvereagle07 · 01-22-2009, 05:21 PM

I agree not a good idea. If you proceed, I hope you have plenty of money. Didn't you say you didn't have a drivers license?

thump16 · 01-22-2009, 06:10 PM

I work with a few guys that are heavily into offroading. They settle their differences in the mud. That way if something breaks, it was because of their dirty efforts

. It's the right thing to do. Wait till he get's stuck and then pull him out. Total bragging rights.

Sledge

willett · 01-22-2009, 07:19 PM

you wanna do that.

you like your tailgate and back windows?

James McClure · 01-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Willett reminded me of something. I was pullin a tree and I was using a cargo strap off a container truck and it broke. I had 25' of chain and a hunk of my scalp on my dashboard in a heart beat. An inch or two to the left and I wouldn't be here tellin ya not to bother, ain't worth it. If ya want to pull stuff get your ass up here. I got lots of trees I need a truck on while I cut them down. jim

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-22-2009, 07:37 PM

Just tell him there's no replacement for displacement

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 08:09 PM

lol ok so tug of war is out

74 C-30 · 01-22-2009, 08:15 PM

whatever you end up doing...
..WE NEED PICTURES!
the 400 should out power the 350

74 C-30 · 01-22-2009, 08:15 PM

my bad double post...

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 C-30

whatever you end up doing...
..WE NEED PICTURES!
the 400 should out power the 350

ile be shure to take allot of cool offroading pics lol

Rollinsqrbdy · 01-22-2009, 10:06 PM

I think its cheaper to buy a tool box than a windshield. The tug of war thing is just an accident waiting to happen. Dont do it bud. LIve to fight another day. lol

blackdiesel · 01-22-2009, 11:07 PM

Like said, not a good idea at all, BUT if ignorance prevails WEIGHT is the secret (high school that was so like last year) LOL

pokethesmot · 01-22-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

Like said, not a good idea at all, BUT if ignorance prevails WEIGHT is the secret (high school that was so like last year) LOL

i aint in high school

blackdiesel · 01-22-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

i aint in high school

sorry, when you said "school" and "kid" in your first post i assumed high school. Coupled with the idea of a "tug of war", it just seemd like a shoe in for the "school" that you attended. my bad

bigtruck81 · 01-23-2009, 01:32 AM

30 year old carbureted small block vs 10 year old EFI small block with superior heads, roller valvetrain, and probably better gearing. keep toying with him, he'll quickly show you whose boss. 400s are great engines dont get me wrong, but if you want to throw out the "there's no replacement for displacement" card, do yourself a favor and only pick on guys with carbed trucks with flat tappet cams. you're just setting yourself up to get humiliated.

pokethesmot · 01-23-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bigtruck81

30 year old carbureted small block vs 10 year old EFI small block with superior heads, roller valvetrain, and probably better gearing. keep toying with him, he'll quickly show you whose boss. 400s are great engines dont get me wrong, but if you want to throw out the "there's no replacement for displacement" card, do yourself a favor and only pick on guys with carbed trucks with flat tappet cams. you're just setting yourself up to get humiliated.

well my engine really aint that old since every thing on it has ben replaced and rebuilt

pokethesmot · 01-23-2009, 11:29 AM

and at least i know ile beat him in a bog off his tires are about bald my engine has more torque

BigBlocksRule · 01-23-2009, 12:07 PM

You're still dealing with 30 year old technology, his heads will outbreathe yours and he probably has more compression. I think it's a toss-up. Now if you drop some Vortec heads on yours, it's a whole new ballgame, you should beat him handily.

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01-22-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	sbc 400 vs 350 vortech so when i was at school today i was talking to this kid and some people said his 350 vortech in what i think is a 90s Chevy pickup could pull my sbc 400 in my 82 k10 and im tryin to talk the kid into a tug of war match for his tool box in the back of his truck...i think i about got him talked into it but before i finalize the bet who's truck do you think would win his is bone stock and mine is almost bone stock just some upgraded spark plug wires and an edelbrock air cleaner __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy" Last edited by pokethesmot; 01-22-2009 at 08:38 PM. Reason: scratch the tug of war im just gunna do a mud bog off

01-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#2
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech this is a dumb idea... either way something its going to get ruined. make sure you have someone video tape it so you can put it on youtube to show just how stupid of a idea it was __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

01-22-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech Tug of War? I assume this is with the trucks? No one would win, the winner would still need a tranny rebuild..... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-22-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech the trick is too do it on soft dirt so instead of the losers tires spinning backwards they just slide __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-22-2009, 05:00 PM	#5
ole6320 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Golden Valley MN Posts: 18	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech who has the better tires? both 4wd i assume? your 400 probably has more torque than his 350, so thats an advantage for you, manual or auto trans?

01-22-2009, 05:04 PM	#6
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech both 4wd but when u do tug of war you only use 2wd and his tires are purity wsqarn down and mine are almost new __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-22-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech Dumb Idea. There are more than enough mudholes and hills around Ga. Challenge him to an off road match. Tug of truck war equals something breaking or projectiles flying with someone getting hurt or killed. Also tranny purchase. You mentioned being in highschool so I would imagine money being an issue since you saved money to buy your truck. Why in the world would you want to destroy it? Last edited by thump16; 01-22-2009 at 05:11 PM.

01-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech I agree not a good idea. If you proceed, I hope you have plenty of money. Didn't you say you didn't have a drivers license? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-22-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech I work with a few guys that are heavily into offroading. They settle their differences in the mud. That way if something breaks, it was because of their dirty efforts. It's the right thing to do. Wait till he get's stuck and then pull him out. Total bragging rights. Sledge Last edited by thump16; 01-22-2009 at 06:11 PM.

01-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech you wanna do that. you like your tailgate and back windows? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#12
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech Willett reminded me of something. I was pullin a tree and I was using a cargo strap off a container truck and it broke. I had 25' of chain and a hunk of my scalp on my dashboard in a heart beat. An inch or two to the left and I wouldn't be here tellin ya not to bother, ain't worth it. If ya want to pull stuff get your ass up here. I got lots of trees I need a truck on while I cut them down. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-22-2009, 07:37 PM	#13
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech Just tell him there's no replacement for displacement

01-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#14
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech lol ok so tug of war is out __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#15
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech whatever you end up doing... ..WE NEED PICTURES! the 400 should out power the 350 __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger



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01-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#16
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech my bad double post... __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger Last edited by 74 C-30; 01-22-2009 at 08:16 PM. Reason: double post

01-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#18
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech I think its cheaper to buy a tool box than a windshield. The tug of war thing is just an accident waiting to happen. Dont do it bud. LIve to fight another day. lol __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

01-22-2009, 11:07 PM	#19
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech Like said, not a good idea at all, BUT if ignorance prevails WEIGHT is the secret (high school that was so like last year) LOL __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 01-22-2009 at 11:09 PM.

01-23-2009, 01:32 AM	#22
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech 30 year old carbureted small block vs 10 year old EFI small block with superior heads, roller valvetrain, and probably better gearing. keep toying with him, he'll quickly show you whose boss. 400s are great engines dont get me wrong, but if you want to throw out the "there's no replacement for displacement" card, do yourself a favor and only pick on guys with carbed trucks with flat tappet cams. you're just setting yourself up to get humiliated.

01-23-2009, 11:29 AM	#24
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech and at least i know ile beat him in a bog off his tires are about bald my engine has more torque __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-23-2009, 12:07 PM	#25
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: sbc 400 vs 350 vortech You're still dealing with 30 year old technology, his heads will outbreathe yours and he probably has more compression. I think it's a toss-up. Now if you drop some Vortec heads on yours, it's a whole new ballgame, you should beat him handily.

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