550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 09-17-2009, 04:51 PM

I now have all my parts to assemble my 406 small block. Is this overkill? I am having it built by a top notch engine builder who built my brothers drag car motor. With all the high dollar parts i am using the engine dyno program we checked estimate torque at 605 ft pounds at 4,000 rpms with 550 horse to the flywheel. I know i will lose some by the time it gets to the rear wheels but this should be a beast with my 4:10 gear ratio... what do you guys think?

jeffspower · 09-17-2009, 04:56 PM

Sounds pretty healthy on torque for the cubes and low rpm... what's the specifics?

No such thing as too much power, but maybe not enough traction!

OARNGESI · 09-17-2009, 04:59 PM

Go for it

"67"StepSide · 09-17-2009, 04:59 PM

It's never enough!! No really it will be alot of fun to drive..

Beefcake · 09-17-2009, 07:11 PM

you can never have to much horse power or to many women.

Thealien · 09-17-2009, 08:12 PM

You don't always have to use it all but it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. BTW it is never enough!

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-17-2009, 08:44 PM

Sounds like a racing gas engine.

nuke1 · 09-17-2009, 11:10 PM

i got 500hp and need MORE!

**breeh** · 09-17-2009, 11:12 PM

I have a 408 small block and all it does is make me smile!

unclewatts · 09-18-2009, 01:15 AM

"Times of horsepower and no money are far better than times of money and no horsepower." -Old hotrodders's proverb.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 09-18-2009, 02:36 PM

I cant wait for it to be complete and broke in...... i will have a blast......

**americanmusc1e** · 09-18-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

"Times of horsepower and no money are far better than times of money and no horsepower." -Old hotrodders's proverb.

Definitly sounds Like overkill.......................................BUT WHO CARES, better to have plenty, than not enough!!!!!

unclewatts: love the quote, that's the story of my life, hope you don't mind if I add it to my sig

Hottrucks · 09-18-2009, 07:29 PM

Hmmmmm sounds like it needs a shot I'm hoping for the caddy mod to mine but I would add a bit more gear.......

To much power...no thats funny

unclewatts · 09-18-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

Definitly sounds Like overkill.......................................BUT WHO CARES, better to have plenty, than not enough!!!!!
unclewatts: love the quote, that's the story of my life, hope you don't mind if I add it to my sig

Help yourself. I stole it myself anyway!

texanidiot25 · 09-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Way, way too much. I think it's better that I handle it for you. We'll swap motors.

barthmonster · 09-18-2009, 11:39 PM

Make sure it has forged-pistons. Then when you want WAY MORE, you can add nitrous !! haha!!!

**americanmusc1e** · 09-19-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by barthmonster

Make sure it has forged-pistons. Then when you want WAY MORE, you can add nitrous !! haha!!!

x2

I put H-beam rods and an aftermarket crank in mine, but no forged pistons!!! That's about the only thing I regret about this motor!!!!!

big_al_71 · 09-19-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BADPURPLE70CHEVY

I now have all my parts to assemble my 406 small block. Is this overkill? I am having it built by a top notch engine builder who built my brothers drag car motor. With all the high dollar parts i am using the engine dyno program we checked estimate torque at 605 ft pounds at 4,000 rpms with 550 horse to the flywheel. I know i will lose some by the time it gets to the rear wheels but this should be a beast with my 4:10 gear ratio... what do you guys think?

Similar number to the 406 I built for my truck!!! it definetly sucks ALOT of Gas but it is alot of fun though...So no I dont think is too much

davebloomer · 09-19-2009, 07:36 PM

take it from someone with not enough... better to have to much than not enought lol

mr48chev · 09-19-2009, 08:05 PM

Sounds like fun, are you going to be able to run it on pump gas.

Reminds me of a mouthbreather coming up to me at a car show a few years ago and telling me the cops wouldn't let his brother drive his car on the street because it had so much horsepower it was illegal for the street.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 09-19-2009, 08:17 PM

10:1 compression so it will run on pump gas>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

09-17-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? I now have all my parts to assemble my 406 small block. Is this overkill? I am having it built by a top notch engine builder who built my brothers drag car motor. With all the high dollar parts i am using the engine dyno program we checked estimate torque at 605 ft pounds at 4,000 rpms with 550 horse to the flywheel. I know i will lose some by the time it gets to the rear wheels but this should be a beast with my 4:10 gear ratio... what do you guys think? __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

09-17-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Sounds pretty healthy on torque for the cubes and low rpm... what's the specifics? No such thing as too much power, but maybe not enough traction! __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-17-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Go for it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-17-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
"67"StepSide Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 263	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? It's never enough!! No really it will be alot of fun to drive..

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Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? you can never have to much horse power or to many women. __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

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Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,123	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? You don't always have to use it all but it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. BTW it is never enough!

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Sounds like a racing gas engine. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-17-2009, 11:10 PM	#8
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? i got 500hp and need MORE! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-17-2009, 11:12 PM	#9
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? I have a 408 small block and all it does is make me smile! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-18-2009, 01:15 AM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? "Times of horsepower and no money are far better than times of money and no horsepower." -Old hotrodders's proverb. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-18-2009, 02:36 PM	#11
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? I cant wait for it to be complete and broke in...... i will have a blast...... __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

09-18-2009, 07:29 PM	#13
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Hmmmmm sounds like it needs a shot I'm hoping for the caddy mod to mine but I would add a bit more gear....... To much power...no thats funny __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#15
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Way, way too much. I think it's better that I handle it for you. We'll swap motors.

09-18-2009, 11:39 PM	#16
barthmonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chamberlain, SD Posts: 183	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Make sure it has forged-pistons. Then when you want WAY MORE, you can add nitrous !! haha!!!

09-19-2009, 07:36 PM	#19
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? take it from someone with not enough... better to have to much than not enought lol



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09-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#20
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,500	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? Sounds like fun, are you going to be able to run it on pump gas. Reminds me of a mouthbreather coming up to me at a car show a few years ago and telling me the cops wouldn't let his brother drive his car on the street because it had so much horsepower it was illegal for the street.

09-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#21
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: 550 horses and 605 ft pounds to much? 10:1 compression so it will run on pump gas>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

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