Does your daily driver have over 300hp? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokin72on20s · 12-31-2004, 05:16 AM

the truck do you drive daily, does it have a high performance motor? how is it working out driving it daily? Can you put a fair amount of miles and useage on a built motor?

NPilot1975 · 12-31-2004, 05:54 AM

I am running a LT-1 and 4L60E. Reprogramed computer, supposed to be pushing between 330 and 340 horsepower and getting 20 MPG.

vtblazer · 12-31-2004, 09:00 AM

Not in my truck yet but years ago I used to run around in a 69 roadrunner w/440 6 pak and 4spd/4:11's. As I was building the car my focus was to be a 12 second daily driver and yes I made it. It ran mid to high 12's with street tires and closed exhaust.
My wife even drove it as a grocery getter all the time.
A more direct answer would be, yes/absolutely it can be done, you just gotta deal with the gas mileage.

Blazer1970 · 12-31-2004, 09:21 AM

My daily driver makes 300 hp and 520 ft-lb torque, but it is just a plain old stock motor.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-31-2004, 09:24 AM

NOPE, MY DD IS A HOND@, PUSHING AROUND 90HP, BUT "GQ" IS AROUND 425HP

Tx Firefighter · 12-31-2004, 09:40 AM

My daily driver has a turbocharged 6 cylinder with 17:1 compression ratio. It runs 32 pounds of boost and gets 20 miles per gallon every tank.

Horsepower is about 320 to the ground and 700 ft/lbs of torque.

my new 72 · 12-31-2004, 01:37 PM

mine is a built 385 making 475hp and 515 ft lbs, and yes it does well. Just tuned it a little more yesterday too. Gas mileage does suck at around 7mpg, but it gets there really quick.

FirstGen · 12-31-2004, 07:19 PM

my 84 camaro makes 380 to the wheels. Gets 21mpg on the highway. Truck makes more power, and get 18 on the highway.....

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 07:22 PM

Im just guessing but id say my DD makes around 300 horse and I don't know how much TQ. My guess 300 LB/FT but that's just a guess. Gas mileage around 10...Later Mike

**N2TRUX** · 12-31-2004, 08:19 PM

All my daily drivers have over 300 hp....

bagged91 · 12-31-2004, 08:33 PM

I was pushing 410RWHP in my last truck, drove it everyday for 3 1/2 years @7-10MPG and put almost 65K on it. Guy who bought it is still driving it but not everyday(can't afford the gas!)
The 454 going in my sub is mild, putting out around 345 RWHP. When it was in my dually, it got between 10-12MPG around town(had a nice T400 & 4:56 rear).

Brainchild · 12-31-2004, 09:06 PM

It's not that much ot reach 300HP.You could go for a 375HP 396,be all stock,and get fair mileage,and still have streetability.

Sonny · 12-31-2004, 09:22 PM

Just fine, except my wallet and the right rear tire!

Wootdog · 12-31-2004, 09:32 PM

Advance long block with 300 hp.. believe it? Kerry

moneyguru · 12-31-2004, 10:01 PM

My daily driver puts out ~ 400 hp (325 to the wheels)

It's an inline 5, turbo charged 1993 Audi S4 quattro, and it's loads of fun in the snow. (custom Exhaust Manifold, Turbo, Porsche Fuel injectors and MAF sensor, custom ECU software, and Silicone turbo hoses....FMIC too come next)

If I keep my foot out of it I can get 25 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway.

Too bad our snow melted away today....

hobby67stepside · 12-31-2004, 10:53 PM

My '01 Silverado has the 8.1 gas engine rated at 330 HP (I think). It's fun to drive, but 9-10 mpg hurts. Oh well, I traded it off awhile back, new one actually came in today. I'll get it next week. I'll post pics of it when I get it.

Blue_71 · 01-01-2005, 02:51 AM

my 69 has, im guessing, somewhere close to 370ish... it is ok to drive, but the huge cam murders the stock torque converter unless i put it in neutral to stop. the tires grab really good though, it torques the engine into the fan shroud before it'll burn em... (bad engine mounts). it only gets about 5 mpg though, maybe more by monday when the carb is rebuilt

4x4Poet · 01-01-2005, 03:28 AM

Roller cam SEFI SBCs have good power and get good mileage.

784X4GUY · 01-01-2005, 03:48 AM

Who Blue 5 mpg that is not so hot man, I gotta 4X4 and I get better than that. Good luck with it though...Later Mike

Blue_71 · 01-01-2005, 04:07 AM

i dunno whats wrong with that thing... driving 22 miles round trip, it uses almost 1/4 of a 22 gallon tank... so about 4 gallons

67ChevyRedneck · 01-01-2005, 01:06 PM

My truck is close to 300hp with a 700R4 with 3.73 rear. I average about 14mpg and get a little over 16mpg highway. My truck runs great and only turns 2300 rpm at 75mph....how in the world are you other guys getting 18 and 20+???????? What's the secret?? I know a new silverado ex. cab only gets about 18 highway. I guess no emissions control crap makes the difference??? I only have a 10 mile drive to work, so it doesn't bother me too much.

12-31-2004, 05:16 AM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Does your daily driver have over 300hp? the truck do you drive daily, does it have a high performance motor? how is it working out driving it daily? Can you put a fair amount of miles and useage on a built motor? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

12-31-2004, 05:54 AM	#2
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	I am running a LT-1 and 4L60E. Reprogramed computer, supposed to be pushing between 330 and 340 horsepower and getting 20 MPG. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

12-31-2004, 09:21 AM	#4
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	My daily driver makes 300 hp and 520 ft-lb torque, but it is just a plain old stock motor. __________________ Tim

12-31-2004, 09:24 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	NOPE, MY DD IS A HOND@, PUSHING AROUND 90HP, BUT "GQ" IS AROUND 425HP __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-31-2004, 09:40 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	My daily driver has a turbocharged 6 cylinder with 17:1 compression ratio. It runs 32 pounds of boost and gets 20 miles per gallon every tank. Horsepower is about 320 to the ground and 700 ft/lbs of torque. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-31-2004, 09:00 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Not in my truck yet but years ago I used to run around in a 69 roadrunner w/440 6 pak and 4spd/4:11's. As I was building the car my focus was to be a 12 second daily driver and yes I made it. It ran mid to high 12's with street tires and closed exhaust. My wife even drove it as a grocery getter all the time. A more direct answer would be, yes/absolutely it can be done, you just gotta deal with the gas mileage.

12-31-2004, 01:37 PM	#7
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	mine is a built 385 making 475hp and 515 ft lbs, and yes it does well. Just tuned it a little more yesterday too. Gas mileage does suck at around 7mpg, but it gets there really quick. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

12-31-2004, 07:19 PM	#8
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	my 84 camaro makes 380 to the wheels. Gets 21mpg on the highway. Truck makes more power, and get 18 on the highway..... __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

12-31-2004, 07:22 PM	#9
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Im just guessing but id say my DD makes around 300 horse and I don't know how much TQ. My guess 300 LB/FT but that's just a guess. Gas mileage around 10...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 08:19 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	All my daily drivers have over 300 hp.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-31-2004, 08:33 PM	#11
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I was pushing 410RWHP in my last truck, drove it everyday for 3 1/2 years @7-10MPG and put almost 65K on it. Guy who bought it is still driving it but not everyday(can't afford the gas!) The 454 going in my sub is mild, putting out around 345 RWHP. When it was in my dually, it got between 10-12MPG around town(had a nice T400 & 4:56 rear). __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

12-31-2004, 09:06 PM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	It's not that much ot reach 300HP.You could go for a 375HP 396,be all stock,and get fair mileage,and still have streetability. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-31-2004, 09:22 PM	#13
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Just fine, except my wallet and the right rear tire!

12-31-2004, 09:32 PM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	With the headers yep. Advance long block with 300 hp.. believe it? Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

12-31-2004, 10:01 PM	#15
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	My daily driver puts out ~ 400 hp (325 to the wheels) It's an inline 5, turbo charged 1993 Audi S4 quattro, and it's loads of fun in the snow. (custom Exhaust Manifold, Turbo, Porsche Fuel injectors and MAF sensor, custom ECU software, and Silicone turbo hoses....FMIC too come next) If I keep my foot out of it I can get 25 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway. Too bad our snow melted away today.... __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"



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12-31-2004, 10:53 PM	#16
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	My '01 Silverado has the 8.1 gas engine rated at 330 HP (I think). It's fun to drive, but 9-10 mpg hurts. Oh well, I traded it off awhile back, new one actually came in today. I'll get it next week. I'll post pics of it when I get it. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

01-01-2005, 03:28 AM	#18
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Roller cam SEFI SBCs have good power and get good mileage. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-01-2005, 03:48 AM	#19
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Who Blue 5 mpg that is not so hot man, I gotta 4X4 and I get better than that. Good luck with it though...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-01-2005, 01:06 PM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	My truck is close to 300hp with a 700R4 with 3.73 rear. I average about 14mpg and get a little over 16mpg highway. My truck runs great and only turns 2300 rpm at 75mph....how in the world are you other guys getting 18 and 20+???????? What's the secret?? I know a new silverado ex. cab only gets about 18 highway. I guess no emissions control crap makes the difference??? I only have a 10 mile drive to work, so it doesn't bother me too much. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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