198Plus build

[198plus]

Finally........Got my motor finished

[joe231]

Ohhhhh
ahhhhh
that engine is one purdy som' *****!

[shortbed70]

Nice

[Strodder]

What HP do you expect?

[1964C10]

That would look good with a set of plexiglass valve covers!

[198plus]

The engine should be over 420 HP......Here's a link to the engine I sorta mocked........Same cam......Exceptions being my compression is 10.5 and I used the Patriot freedom Heads they flow a little better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...Q5fAccessories

[Strodder]

Wow, nice heads. It's going to sound & run great.

[198plus]

Thanks.....for all the comments

[ruffrida2005]

How do you like the Patriot heads? Iv'e thought about getting a set for mine!

[198plus]

This is the first set of Patriot Freedom heads I've used, read a lot of articles on them. Guess only time will tell.

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

How do you like the Patriot heads? Iv'e thought about getting a set for mine!

[ruffrida2005]

I've read a lot about them too, some people say they flow like a Dart head at half the price. I cant remember, were yours the aluminum or cast iron?

[198plus]

Mine are Aluminum and they are half the cost of Dart heads. With a cam lift up to 550 lift there should not be any difference between the heads. The thing I really like about them is there combustion chamber. It's a fast burn chamber Like the Vortec and requires very little timing. These heads Can support 500-550+ hp with a little work.

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I've read a lot about them too, some people say they flow like a Dart head at half the price. I cant remember, were yours the aluminum or cast iron?

[ruffrida2005]

did yours come with the rollers, and which ones are they and size?

[198plus]

I've had those roller rockers for a while......Don't remember what brand they where, I do know they are 1.5......Heres a link to the heads, really a good head for the money.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PAR-2180/?image=large

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

did yours come with the rollers, and which ones are they and size?

[MacAttack]

Incredible mill - many tires are dreading their future.

[ruffrida2005]

That head is just a little bit better then my stock head that was built. I dont see myself buying a set anytime soon.

[198plus]

Trying to decide on valve covers....How do y'all think these look if I have them powder coated with the black like this........Honest opinions please.

[joe231]

the valve covers look good...but I really don't like the word Holley on there.......maybe black out the letters so they don't stand out so much,....jmho

[OLDIRON69]

What color is the truck going to be?

[1964C10]

I have always been partial to these covers with the low spots painted in the color of the truck.
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=211879

This is of course purely my taste lol

[OLDIRON69]

x2 on the Pace Performance valve covers..then again it is YOUR truck!

[tiggamonsta]

x2 for not liking the holly label. I would also color match to the truck.

[198plus]

Replaced my rear cross seal today......Anyone have the measurements of fleetside tailgate opening between the bedsides............Just want to check and make sure.........Thanks

[198plus]

Got some American Torque Trust II wheels for my truck 16x8 with 4" Back spacing..........The tires are to small........So now I need to figure out what larger size tire I can get away with, any suggestions or pics ????

[Palf70Step]

It's not a 64-66, but on my 02 I run 255/70 & 265/70 on 16x8 on. I like the size and fit. What size do you have on the rim now (they do look tiny)? 285/70x16 are nice and meaty, but pretty tall & big for your truck.