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sargentjones · 05-30-2005, 10:32 AM

I'm looking to get more juice out of my chevy. Upgrade my cam and heads..Any suggestions.Thanx

edog1 · 05-30-2005, 11:45 AM

how much is your budget?

*1FaastC10* · 05-30-2005, 12:45 PM

tell us what we're working with first...

C&C Chevy · 05-30-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

tell us what we're working with first...

73 Chevy C-10 350 4-Speed

Get the truck tuned up and running properly first. Then get your engine breathing better. Headers and exhaust should be first. Then start messing with the induction, air filter, carb and manifold, if you want too.

A simple head and cam change will net you some more power, but not nearly as much if you do the above first. Plus, they're great ways to get cheap power. Your engine is simply a big air pump, the more air you can get in and out, the more power it will produce.

sargentjones · 05-30-2005, 07:11 PM

Already got headers,new exhaust front to back,H pipe, 12 bolt rear end(borg Warner t-10)4 barrel quad, 4 speed saginal, 350, 30 over

jordon johnson · 05-31-2005, 10:10 PM

get a holley that would help some

gldevall · 05-31-2005, 10:20 PM

What's you budget? Do what Ocbaud did and for $1500 get the Holley Systemax with heads. That will put you up around 400 HP, at the FW. What gears are in the 12 bolt? Posi?

*1FaastC10* · 06-01-2005, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jordon johnson

get a holley that would help some

and along with that Holley, you get the joy of tuning it every time the temp changes. put a good QJet on it, or a good rebuild on the one that's on there. tune it once, and forget about it. not to mention the improved power throughout the powerband, and the superior milage. Holleys are for race cars.

screwballl · 06-01-2005, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

and along with that Holley, you get the joy of tuning it every time the temp changes. put a good QJet on it, or a good rebuild on the one that's on there. tune it once, and forget about it. not to mention the improved power throughout the powerband, and the superior milage. Holleys are for race cars.

notice the one who mentioned it is in Louisiana where the temp drops to maybe 50 during the winter...
if it gets any colder, then a Qjet or Edelbrock is definately better for everyday use

sargentjones · 06-01-2005, 11:11 AM

Ya, I got posi but I'm not sure the exact gears. I runnin 2800rpm at 120KM.

gldevall · 06-01-2005, 12:56 PM

Looks like you have 3.07 gears. A gear swap would help. Go to a 3.42 or a 3.73. You could also go with what I have.

Edelbrock Performer EPS manifold $130
Edel 600 carb $275
Proform HEI distributor $150
Comp Cam 268H w/pushrods $200

That should wake it up a lot.

sargentjones · 06-02-2005, 11:57 AM

Nice stuff man. Sounds like a good Idea. I'll post some pics of my truck soon..

05-30-2005, 10:32 AM	#1
sargentjones BOLT SMASHER Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Catharines Posts: 51	Power increase I'm looking to get more juice out of my chevy. Upgrade my cam and heads..Any suggestions.Thanx __________________ Jeff 73 Chevy C-10 350 4-Speed RUST DON'T WAIT FOR NO ONE......

05-30-2005, 07:11 PM	#5
sargentjones BOLT SMASHER Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Catharines Posts: 51	Already got headers,new exhaust front to back,H pipe, 12 bolt rear end(borg Warner t-10)4 barrel quad, 4 speed saginal, 350, 30 over __________________ Jeff 73 Chevy C-10 350 4-Speed RUST DON'T WAIT FOR NO ONE...... Last edited by sargentjones; 05-30-2005 at 07:13 PM.

05-31-2005, 10:10 PM	#6
jordon johnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: austin ky Posts: 104	get a holley that would help some __________________ 94 cobra!!!!!!LOL 90 gmc 4x4 ext cab swb 355 6in lift blue 85 4x4 lwb 350 4spd red 87 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 305 th350 red83 1/2 ton 4wd lwb ---- 700r4

05-31-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	What's you budget? Do what Ocbaud did and for $1500 get the Holley Systemax with heads. That will put you up around 400 HP, at the FW. What gears are in the 12 bolt? Posi? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-01-2005, 11:11 AM	#10
sargentjones BOLT SMASHER Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Catharines Posts: 51	Ya, I got posi but I'm not sure the exact gears. I runnin 2800rpm at 120KM. __________________ Jeff 73 Chevy C-10 350 4-Speed RUST DON'T WAIT FOR NO ONE......

05-30-2005, 11:45 AM	#2
edog1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Maria ,CA Posts: 142	how much is your budget?

05-30-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	tell us what we're working with first...

06-01-2005, 12:56 PM	#11
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Looks like you have 3.07 gears. A gear swap would help. Go to a 3.42 or a 3.73. You could also go with what I have. Edelbrock Performer EPS manifold $130 Edel 600 carb $275 Proform HEI distributor $150 Comp Cam 268H w/pushrods $200 That should wake it up a lot. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-02-2005, 11:57 AM	#12
sargentjones BOLT SMASHER Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Catharines Posts: 51	Nice stuff man. Sounds like a good Idea. I'll post some pics of my truck soon.. __________________ Jeff 73 Chevy C-10 350 4-Speed RUST DON'T WAIT FOR NO ONE......



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