1966 Retired Farm Truck

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Underconstruction66

The body will remain that way. I just want to fix the floor pans eventually but I love the body how it is. Eventually a porterbuilt drop front member maybe in order, either that or a turbo for the I6.

Thanks for the compliments!!

Oh if you do a turbo for the inline 6 I am soooooo gonna come down and take it for a spin!!!!!!

[Underconstruction66]

Decided to start gathering parts for a turbo build.

Holley 2300 350cfm 2bbl. $160 off ebay.

2bbl to 1bbl adapter $40 ebay

Gasket Rebuild w/ 110 high flow needle and seat $35 ebay

Nitrophyl FLoat $15 ebay

1986-1987 Grand National Garrett Turbo .63 AR exhaust. .6 AR compressor $75 off craigslist

[Underconstruction66]

Hey, how strong do you think the stock 3spd on the tree tranny is in this old truck? Should it be something im thinking about building up after the turbo install, I don't want to get rid of the 3spd. on the tree, its one of my fav parts.

[1963c-10]

The stock mc318 3 speed will not handle tons of punishment. If you want a bulletproof 3 speed, find a borg warner t-16. These are full synchronized 3 speeds that GM used behind many big block applications. Same length trans and with some minor mods, should still be able to use a column shift. I have pics of the t-16 in my build thread if you need them for reference. They have a 9 bolt side cover.

[Underconstruction66]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

The stock mc318 3 speed will not handle tons of punishment. If you want a bulletproof 3 speed, find a borg warner t-16. These are full synchronized 3 speeds that GM used behind many big block applications. Same length trans and with some minor mods, should still be able to use a column shift. I have pics of the t-16 in my build thread if you need them for reference. They have a 9 bolt side cover.

Thats good info to know thank you! I don't plan on dogging the crap outta this ole motor until it gets its rebuild down the road from now when I'm outta school but I do know how I am and will need to see what she can do several times each time I drive it lol

Do you know what a decent t16 should go for?

[1963c-10]

I see them complete and useable for around $300-$500. Keep eyes peeled on craigslist and ebay....where they normally pop up. Last one I saw was real nice and was $350 plus $80 for the ride.

Heres a couple of pics of mine....as you can tell from the pics, its a large case 3 speed. I also converted to hydraulic clutch. The 9 bolt side cover will be your 1st give away and of coarse you'll see T-16-X on the main case.

[Underconstruction66]

Oh man! Thanks alot, one those are definitely in my distant future once the turbo is tuned and setup.

[TJ's Chevy]

Can I come over an taker it fer a spin when you do your setup?

[Underconstruction66]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Can I come over an taker it fer a spin when you do your setup?

If you would like to, I can't wait to start putting the turbo in. I'm in ohio. Going to have to wait until end of may to start tearing into it tho. Due to school this semester.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Underconstruction66

If you would like to, I can't wait to start putting the turbo in. I'm in ohio. Going to have to wait until end of may to start tearing into it tho. Due to school this semester.

Yeah...I am in Oregon. lol. I gonna have to save fer some plane tickets here. Ol Two Tone won't drive that far. Well, we'll need a good burnout vid when ya get the setup on.

[jcramsey]

Nice find on the GN turbo...I'm keepin my eye out for a good deal on one myself!

[Underconstruction66]

They are out there. Guy i got mine from had two of them, on the dayton ohio craigslist. Mine needs a rebuild before Ill trust it but for 75 i could pass it down.

[Underconstruction66]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Yeah...I am in Oregon. lol. I gonna have to save fer some plane tickets here. Ol Two Tone won't drive that far. Well, we'll need a good burnout vid when ya get the setup on.

Definitely will be a nasty burnout vid when done. specially since there is second hand craigslist tires on there now