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Old Rust Bucket · 03-07-2008, 11:07 PM

I need some ideas on how to "tinker" with the truck mentioned below. For this I have a budget of $2,000, not counting labor (where applicable)

I have a 76 C20 with a good running(stock) 350 I have only two requirements. The frame and suspension are off limits. no lifting or lowering and keep the shinny stuff(chrome) to a minimum.

slug · 03-07-2008, 11:50 PM

Get A Matched Intake Cam Combo From Edelbrock(PERFORMER, POWER RANGE FROM IDLE-5,OOO RPM), Paint The Intake To Match Your Block. Get A Good Free Flowing Exhaust(headers If You Want, But Get A Good Set With Atleast 3/8" Flanges) Get A Hei Super Coil From Accel And A Good Set Of Plug Wires. Fix Any Problems You Have With The Truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-08-2008, 07:53 AM

well what size trans? id say maybe a good set of used headers with dual exhausts a shift kit in the trans and possibly the manifold carb

Old Rust Bucket · 03-08-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

well what size trans? id say maybe a good set of used headers with dual exhausts a shift kit in the trans and possibly the manifold carb

I believe the trans is a Turbo 350 or 400 not sure which. Just replaced less then 2K ago.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-08-2008, 09:43 AM

the shft kit helps with the trans if you do towing id throw in a trans cooler too

03-07-2008, 11:07 PM	#1
Old Rust Bucket Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hewitt Minnesota Posts: 92	Need suggestions/reccomendations I need some ideas on how to "tinker" with the truck mentioned below. For this I have a budget of $2,000, not counting labor (where applicable) I have a 76 C20 with a good running(stock) 350 I have only two requirements. The frame and suspension are off limits. no lifting or lowering and keep the shinny stuff(chrome) to a minimum.

03-07-2008, 11:50 PM	#2
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Need suggestions/reccomendations Get A Matched Intake Cam Combo From Edelbrock(PERFORMER, POWER RANGE FROM IDLE-5,OOO RPM), Paint The Intake To Match Your Block. Get A Good Free Flowing Exhaust(headers If You Want, But Get A Good Set With Atleast 3/8" Flanges) Get A Hei Super Coil From Accel And A Good Set Of Plug Wires. Fix Any Problems You Have With The Truck. Last edited by slug; 03-07-2008 at 11:51 PM.

03-08-2008, 07:53 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Need suggestions/reccomendations well what size trans? id say maybe a good set of used headers with dual exhausts a shift kit in the trans and possibly the manifold carb __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Need suggestions/reccomendations the shft kit helps with the trans if you do towing id throw in a trans cooler too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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