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Dark Knight · 02-23-2011, 10:03 PM

So I just dropped a 350 that I built into my '67 and got it to a point where I was able to drive it. It's still open headers with a thumpr cam. Loud as all get out needless to say. So my dad comes out and wants to go for a ride. As soon as we take off, he wishes that he had brought along some earplugs. lol. We went down the road a little way and turned around. (I live in the country, so it's not like there's any form of noise control out here.) As we're going back to the house, he points to the dash. (I couldn't hear him over the truck anyway.) I immediately start checking my oil pressure and temp gauges. Nothing's wrong. I look back at him and he just points to the dash again. When I looked the second time, I saw what he was trying to tell me. The gas gauge needle fell off!

Never had that happen before. I must have not pressed it on hard enough when I had it off to paint it. And I just thought my sending unit was bad. No wonder it read 4 inches past empty. Just something else to add to the "need to fix" list.

Chevy350V8 · 02-23-2011, 10:07 PM

That sucks man, atleast you get to drive around in open headers haha

6772owner · 02-23-2011, 10:14 PM

Ha Ha your big cam rattled your speedo needle right off! Awesome!

treveiger · 02-23-2011, 10:42 PM

This summer i plan on driving around with open headers for a little while after i get done because i dont want to wait for the exhaust to be finished

. What kind of headers are you using?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-23-2011, 10:55 PM

lol thats funny

NateK4340 · 02-23-2011, 11:09 PM

Man, you must be using some high octane fuel to blow the needle off!

Longhorn Man · 02-23-2011, 11:26 PM

i think a gearhead should have the legal right to do one cruise after an engine swap with open headers and no hood. A short burn out in a safe place should be part of it too.

Dark Knight · 02-23-2011, 11:51 PM

Ha ha LHM. I've accomplished all 3 of them. I drive around my house on a dirt road that turns into a paved road. I got the tires spinning pretty good on the dirt and just hammered it when I hit the pavement. It certainly spins up those 3.08's better than the wimpy 6 cylinder I pulled. Left a nice long streak.

As for the headers I'm using, they're ceramic coated from Summit Racing. You can't beat ceramic coated. Within 10-15 min of shutting off the engine you can hold your hand on them. Plus, they won't rust out. The only bad thing about them is during the coating process, they slopped on a little excess coating on the flanges. Couple minutes with the sander and they sealed up nice and tight. No leaks. I'm using manifold gaskets with them too. They seem to work the best. As for running around with open headers, sure it's neat for about the first 30 seconds after you crank it up. But when you drive it around it'll darn near rattle the teeth outta your skull!

68Stepbed · 02-24-2011, 09:36 AM

02-23-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Something funny happened yesterday... So I just dropped a 350 that I built into my '67 and got it to a point where I was able to drive it. It's still open headers with a thumpr cam. Loud as all get out needless to say. So my dad comes out and wants to go for a ride. As soon as we take off, he wishes that he had brought along some earplugs. lol. We went down the road a little way and turned around. (I live in the country, so it's not like there's any form of noise control out here.) As we're going back to the house, he points to the dash. (I couldn't hear him over the truck anyway.) I immediately start checking my oil pressure and temp gauges. Nothing's wrong. I look back at him and he just points to the dash again. When I looked the second time, I saw what he was trying to tell me. The gas gauge needle fell off! Never had that happen before. I must have not pressed it on hard enough when I had it off to paint it. And I just thought my sending unit was bad. No wonder it read 4 inches past empty. Just something else to add to the "need to fix" list. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

02-23-2011, 10:07 PM	#2
Chevy350V8 Semper Fi!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina Posts: 971	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... That sucks man, atleast you get to drive around in open headers haha __________________ Brandon... "IT ONLY TAKES EVERYTHING YOU GOT!!" Semper Fi

02-23-2011, 10:14 PM	#3
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... Ha Ha your big cam rattled your speedo needle right off! Awesome! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

02-23-2011, 10:42 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... This summer i plan on driving around with open headers for a little while after i get done because i dont want to wait for the exhaust to be finished. What kind of headers are you using? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-23-2011, 10:55 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... lol thats funny __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-23-2011, 11:09 PM	#6
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... Man, you must be using some high octane fuel to blow the needle off! __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

02-23-2011, 11:26 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... i think a gearhead should have the legal right to do one cruise after an engine swap with open headers and no hood. A short burn out in a safe place should be part of it too.

02-23-2011, 11:51 PM	#8
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... Ha ha LHM. I've accomplished all 3 of them. I drive around my house on a dirt road that turns into a paved road. I got the tires spinning pretty good on the dirt and just hammered it when I hit the pavement. It certainly spins up those 3.08's better than the wimpy 6 cylinder I pulled. Left a nice long streak. As for the headers I'm using, they're ceramic coated from Summit Racing. You can't beat ceramic coated. Within 10-15 min of shutting off the engine you can hold your hand on them. Plus, they won't rust out. The only bad thing about them is during the coating process, they slopped on a little excess coating on the flanges. Couple minutes with the sander and they sealed up nice and tight. No leaks. I'm using manifold gaskets with them too. They seem to work the best. As for running around with open headers, sure it's neat for about the first 30 seconds after you crank it up. But when you drive it around it'll darn near rattle the teeth outta your skull! __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

02-24-2011, 09:36 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Something funny happened yesterday... __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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