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**CC69Rat** · 06-16-2013, 07:22 PM

I'm going to change mine to FI too.. just not sure which kit.

Just something about the BBC lurking under that hood.
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Bennett68C10 · 06-16-2013, 08:53 PM

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I'm going to change mine to FI too.. just not sure which kit.

Just something about the BBC lurking under that hood.
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I'm have been researching some of the fuel injection options out there but won't be doing that for a while. There are a lot of options out there now so it will be a tough choice. I think overdrive will be first up.
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C10_ustacould · 06-16-2013, 09:34 PM

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I'm have been researching some of the fuel injection options out there but won't be doing that for a while. There are a lot of options out there now so it will be a tough choice. I think overdrive will be first up.
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Can't you do a 4L80E without a computer? I have a buddy with a carb'd 454 and a 4L80E in a 54 F**d and I'm pretty sure it worked like a champ. Something to look into.

Bennett68C10 · 06-16-2013, 11:20 PM

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Can't you do a 4L80E without a computer? I have a buddy with a carb'd 454 and a 4L80E in a 54 F**d and I'm pretty sure it worked like a champ. Something to look into.

I don't know, Nate said he is not sure if I can fit the 4L80E with my Touring Dropmember without modifying the cab floor as nobody has tried it yet. I certainly don't want to be the guinea pig and end up having to modify it.
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**Bowtie468** · 06-16-2013, 11:40 PM

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I'm have been researching some of the fuel injection options out there but won't be doing that for a while. There are a lot of options out there now so it will be a tough choice. I think overdrive will be first up.
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Like I said before , so glad to see you keeping the BBC . Research the many efi systems out there . The learning curve is huge , if you want to take it past the self learning tunes . Get the info and read it and read it over and over till it starts to make sense !! It will be worth it ! I can't wait to get mine fired with the tuning equipment I have from Craig Moates . A carb is nice , efi is phoenominal !!

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Bennett68C10 · 06-17-2013, 08:26 AM

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Like I said before , so glad to see you keeping the BBC . Research the many efi systems out there . The learning curve is huge , if you want to take it past the self learning tunes . Get the info and read it and read it over and over till it starts to make sense !! It will be worth it ! I can't wait to get mine fired with the tuning equipment I have from Craig Moates . A carb is nice , efi is phoenominal !!

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Thanks for the info Chris, I will be watching your thread closely to see how your efi install turns out.

67ctener · 06-17-2013, 12:45 PM

Of course keep the big block! Plus that thing looks awesome
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Bennett68C10 · 06-17-2013, 03:35 PM

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Of course keep the big block! Plus that thing looks awesome
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I was getting wrapped up in the LS craze and had to remind myself that this truck is not a daily driver so I don't have to worry about gas mileage etc. I'm mostly concerned with having overdrive on the highways and eventually having fuel injection. If this was a daily driver I would definitely be installing an LS for all the obvious reasons. I think your big block is looking pretty awesome as well

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67ctener · 06-17-2013, 04:37 PM

I dream of an all original short box and finding a 5.3 to put in it at as a daily driver. Maybe someday... And thanks for the compliment. Hope to have a trans, driveline and brake lines in soon so I can finally start on some body work
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widewhite70 · 06-19-2013, 11:04 PM

When we first started my re-build we were going to big block it, my grandpa was really wanting to find an old 348 or 409 to put in in, he had one for years laying in the building and ended up selling it long before this came along. We wanted to get on of those to have something a little different but wow with the prices of them we got bit by the LS bug and never looked back.

mcbassin · 06-19-2013, 11:16 PM

I love the big block! No replacement for displacement. That thing sound mean!
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Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2013, 03:42 PM

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When we first started my re-build we were going to big block it, my grandpa was really wanting to find an old 348 or 409 to put in in, he had one for years laying in the building and ended up selling it long before this came along. We wanted to get on of those to have something a little different but wow with the prices of them we got bit by the LS bug and never looked back.

Someday in the far far distant future it will have an LS but for now I'll be rocking the big block. I want to wait on the LS until I can put a beast in like the LSX 454 or something. That would be sick.

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I love the big block! No replacement for displacement. That thing sound mean!
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Thanks Mike I just want a nice street pounder that sounds mean too. Something that can merge in traffic

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**CC69Rat** · 06-20-2013, 03:59 PM

What has more power? A race horse or a Clydesdale / Draft horse?

Olympic power lifter or an Olympic Triathlete? There's just different advantages and disadvantages to both.

I kinda like the strong man analogy personally. Brutal power but can't carry it up a flight of stairs. Know what I mean?

I'm an ex / injured / old Triathlete myself but.. I'm still a BBC guy at heart.
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69short · 06-21-2013, 05:55 PM

If you were my neighbor I'd smile every time I heard it fire up!
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Bennett68C10 · 06-21-2013, 06:50 PM

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If you were my neighbor I'd smile every time I heard it fire up!
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your the type of neighbor I need
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Bennett68C10 · 06-29-2013, 06:13 PM

Had some time to work on the truck today and I managed to get a few loose ends tied up. I finally installed the correct motor mounts so now my motor is completely bolted in the frame

. Also mounted my rack and pinion today and bolted my sway bar back on. It needs different end links so I need to get those. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for new headers as mine are going to have some clearance issues with the steering shaft. I don't have much room to get the steering shaft through there.

PBFAB.COM · 07-01-2013, 07:27 PM

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Had some time to work on the truck today and I managed to get a few loose ends tied up. I finally installed the correct motor mounts so now my motor is completely bolted in the frame

. Also mounted my rack and pinion today and bolted my sway bar back on. It needs different end links so I need to get those. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for new headers as mine are going to have some clearance issues with the steering shaft. I don't have much room to get the steering shaft through there.

Give me a buzz Keith.... I have some pics that may prove helpful for your steering shaft clearance.

Nate

Rusbuilt · 06-29-2013, 06:20 PM

Nice job boss!

Zoomin · 06-29-2013, 09:44 PM

Can you keep the headers by using a u-joint a notching the frame a bit?
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Bennett68C10 · 07-01-2013, 06:50 PM

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Nice job boss!

Thanks buddy

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Can you keep the headers by using a u-joint a notching the frame a bit?
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I don't think so, I would probably have to modify the truss on the dropmember too which I don't want to do. If I can find a set of headers that hug the block a little closer I would rather just swap headers. I'll send a picture to Nate and see if he possibly has a solution.

67ctener · 06-30-2013, 01:25 AM

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67ctener · 06-30-2013, 01:25 AM

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67ctener · 06-30-2013, 01:27 AM

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Ps. I don't know how to upload multiple pics with an iPad
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67ctener · 06-30-2013, 01:29 AM

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Great headers I'm very impressed. Only header I could find specific for our trucks. May be more but I could never find any
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67ctener · 06-30-2013, 01:30 AM

If you need something different let me know
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06-16-2013, 07:22 PM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm going to change mine to FI too.. just not sure which kit. Just something about the BBC lurking under that hood. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-17-2013, 12:45 PM	#7
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Of course keep the big block! Plus that thing looks awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

06-17-2013, 04:37 PM	#9
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I dream of an all original short box and finding a 5.3 to put in it at as a daily driver. Maybe someday... And thanks for the compliment. Hope to have a trans, driveline and brake lines in soon so I can finally start on some body work Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

06-19-2013, 11:04 PM	#10
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB When we first started my re-build we were going to big block it, my grandpa was really wanting to find an old 348 or 409 to put in in, he had one for years laying in the building and ended up selling it long before this came along. We wanted to get on of those to have something a little different but wow with the prices of them we got bit by the LS bug and never looked back. __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

06-19-2013, 11:16 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I love the big block! No replacement for displacement. That thing sound mean! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-20-2013, 03:59 PM	#13
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB What has more power? A race horse or a Clydesdale / Draft horse? Olympic power lifter or an Olympic Triathlete? There's just different advantages and disadvantages to both. I kinda like the strong man analogy personally. Brutal power but can't carry it up a flight of stairs. Know what I mean? I'm an ex / injured / old Triathlete myself but.. I'm still a BBC guy at heart. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-21-2013, 05:55 PM	#14
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB If you were my neighbor I'd smile every time I heard it fire up! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

06-29-2013, 06:13 PM	#16
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Had some time to work on the truck today and I managed to get a few loose ends tied up. I finally installed the correct motor mounts so now my motor is completely bolted in the frame . Also mounted my rack and pinion today and bolted my sway bar back on. It needs different end links so I need to get those. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for new headers as mine are going to have some clearance issues with the steering shaft. I don't have much room to get the steering shaft through there. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-29-2013, 06:20 PM	#18
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job boss! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

06-29-2013, 09:44 PM	#19
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Can you keep the headers by using a u-joint a notching the frame a bit? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-30-2013, 01:25 AM	#21
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Posted via Mobile Devicehope these help you out Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

06-30-2013, 01:27 AM	#23
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Posted via Mobile Device Ps. I don't know how to upload multiple pics with an iPad Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

06-30-2013, 01:29 AM	#24
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Posted via Mobile Device Great headers I'm very impressed. Only header I could find specific for our trucks. May be more but I could never find any Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

06-30-2013, 01:30 AM	#25
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB If you need something different let me know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly



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