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forestb · 05-27-2022, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

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What are you thinking of going with?

I really wanted to do a 383 from Blueprint. But I think I might have been talked down to a 350, also from blueprint. Something like what Rockenrod put in his. But I still what to go to a local shop that was recommended to see what they have to offer.

forestb · 06-13-2022, 11:10 AM

I am expecting a big box with 390 hp in it tomorrow. I have had my current engine for 21 years and who knows how long the PO had it before me.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-13-2022, 11:13 AM

Cool. Can't wait to see the pics.

forestb · 06-13-2022, 12:04 PM

I ended up getting the 355 from blueprint.

forestb · 07-21-2022, 11:26 PM

Got the truck back from engine installation today. It definitely sounds and feels different at idle. I have only basically cruised with it in light traffic. I need to take it easy for the next 500 miles. It is tuned down right now so that I don’t push it hard. The dyno sheet shows around 420 hp and around the same foot pounds. The mechanic said I need a Heavier truck. It sounds like he played with it a little on the freeway. I am excited to see what it can do. I will take photos soon. I am not happy with my new Accessory brackets and everything like the hoses and plug wires need to be routed better.

forestb · 07-23-2022, 12:55 PM

He’s some pictures. It still needs some straitening up. I want to get some accessory brackets that mount lower and more to the side. You might even notice that the ac still doesn’t have a belt on it.

forestb · 09-10-2022, 07:07 PM

So I finally got my new brackets, ac hooked up, old valve covers and filter lid installed. Vary glad to get the ac hooked back up. It’s been around 110 in LA for the last 2 weeks.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-12-2022, 03:31 AM

Oh yes, those look much better than the first brackets.

88Stanger · 09-12-2022, 09:47 AM

nice work sir!!

forestb · 09-19-2022, 03:23 PM

I had a big surprise today. I have been trying to sell my old motor for a couple of weeks now and a guy cam buy today to purchase it. While looking at the block he ran the numbers on the block and it turns out I have been driving around and buying 350 parts for what turn out to be a 307. I have had this motor in the truck for 21 years. The previous owner told me it was a 350 and I believed him.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-21-2022, 05:51 AM

Wow, that would be a surprise for sure.

06-13-2022, 11:10 AM	#227
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread I am expecting a big box with 390 hp in it tomorrow. I have had my current engine for 21 years and who knows how long the PO had it before me.

06-13-2022, 11:13 AM	#228
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Forest's rebuild thread Cool. Can't wait to see the pics. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-13-2022, 12:04 PM	#229
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread I ended up getting the 355 from blueprint.

07-21-2022, 11:26 PM	#230
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread Got the truck back from engine installation today. It definitely sounds and feels different at idle. I have only basically cruised with it in light traffic. I need to take it easy for the next 500 miles. It is tuned down right now so that I don’t push it hard. The dyno sheet shows around 420 hp and around the same foot pounds. The mechanic said I need a Heavier truck. It sounds like he played with it a little on the freeway. I am excited to see what it can do. I will take photos soon. I am not happy with my new Accessory brackets and everything like the hoses and plug wires need to be routed better.

07-23-2022, 12:55 PM	#231
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread He’s some pictures. It still needs some straitening up. I want to get some accessory brackets that mount lower and more to the side. You might even notice that the ac still doesn’t have a belt on it. Attached Images

09-10-2022, 07:07 PM	#232
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread So I finally got my new brackets, ac hooked up, old valve covers and filter lid installed. Vary glad to get the ac hooked back up. It’s been around 110 in LA for the last 2 weeks. Attached Images

09-12-2022, 03:31 AM	#233
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Forest's rebuild thread Oh yes, those look much better than the first brackets. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-12-2022, 09:47 AM	#234
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Forest's rebuild thread nice work sir!! __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

09-19-2022, 03:23 PM	#235
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Forest's rebuild thread I had a big surprise today. I have been trying to sell my old motor for a couple of weeks now and a guy cam buy today to purchase it. While looking at the block he ran the numbers on the block and it turns out I have been driving around and buying 350 parts for what turn out to be a 307. I have had this motor in the truck for 21 years. The previous owner told me it was a 350 and I believed him.

09-21-2022, 05:51 AM	#236
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Forest's rebuild thread Wow, that would be a surprise for sure. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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