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buckaneer · 10-31-2007, 09:20 PM

Ok, I recently bought a 1962 Chevy c10 stepside. It was a full restoration a guy started and didn't have the money to complete. The cab was acid dipped and restored, all fenders are clean, disc brakes from 86 silverado, power steering geerbox from 89, and a 350 tbi and 700r4 from the same 89 truck. I also bought a parts truck with an inline 6 and 3 speed manual transmission. What I wanted was a truck with as little computer parts as possible. I'm a computer nerd by trade and would prefer my truck not to be computerized. Originally I wanted the I6 engine with an automatic transmission. This will be an every day driver so I am concerned about fuel economy. The most I would be pulling is 18' boat one day. So should use the I6 and the 700r4, the 350 and 700r4 or I6 and another transmission?

Thanks
Buck

62 short step · 10-31-2007, 10:07 PM

The 700r4 is a great tranny with overdrive. Motor wise depends on how much power you want. A 350 would pull that boat, an I 6 I'm not sure never had one. But if your truck is geared right I'm sure the I6 would do well.

62 short step · 10-31-2007, 10:08 PM

By the way welcome!!

buckaneer · 10-31-2007, 11:35 PM

Thanks,
I think I will stick with 700r4. What about the torque converter and computer module for it? Is there a way to lock the overdrive automatically without a computer?

Stepside65 · 10-31-2007, 11:36 PM

welcome. Depending on what I6 you have you might be better off with the V8.
The 230 produced 140hp and 220 ft/lbs at best
THe 250 produced 150hp and 235 ft/lbs at best
and the 292 produced 170hp and 275 ft/lbs at its best
Dunno how much power the particular v8 you have makes but I'm willing to bet it's a little more than these. Plus i know the 292 is a gas hog but cool. I have no knowledge of the 230's and 250's.

Hope this helps out somehow with your decision.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-01-2007, 07:02 AM

I think I would stick with the TBI engine, with an aftermarket harness (cleans everything up) The stock ECM will control the tranny.

You could also reuse the stock harness as well, and remove the unneccesary.

Fuel supply is also an issue.

Then again, the six backed by a 700 would be cool.

Jonboy · 11-01-2007, 08:56 AM

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/lockup.htm

That will help with the TCC wiring, no matter which engine you use. I would go V8, but I think it is a matter of personal preference.

10-31-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
buckaneer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 24	Help! Ok, I recently bought a 1962 Chevy c10 stepside. It was a full restoration a guy started and didn't have the money to complete. The cab was acid dipped and restored, all fenders are clean, disc brakes from 86 silverado, power steering geerbox from 89, and a 350 tbi and 700r4 from the same 89 truck. I also bought a parts truck with an inline 6 and 3 speed manual transmission. What I wanted was a truck with as little computer parts as possible. I'm a computer nerd by trade and would prefer my truck not to be computerized. Originally I wanted the I6 engine with an automatic transmission. This will be an every day driver so I am concerned about fuel economy. The most I would be pulling is 18' boat one day. So should use the I6 and the 700r4, the 350 and 700r4 or I6 and another transmission? Thanks Buck

10-31-2007, 10:07 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Help! The 700r4 is a great tranny with overdrive. Motor wise depends on how much power you want. A 350 would pull that boat, an I 6 I'm not sure never had one. But if your truck is geared right I'm sure the I6 would do well.

10-31-2007, 10:08 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Help! By the way welcome!!

10-31-2007, 11:35 PM	#4
buckaneer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 24	Re: Help! Thanks, I think I will stick with 700r4. What about the torque converter and computer module for it? Is there a way to lock the overdrive automatically without a computer?

10-31-2007, 11:36 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Help! welcome. Depending on what I6 you have you might be better off with the V8. The 230 produced 140hp and 220 ft/lbs at best THe 250 produced 150hp and 235 ft/lbs at best and the 292 produced 170hp and 275 ft/lbs at its best Dunno how much power the particular v8 you have makes but I'm willing to bet it's a little more than these. Plus i know the 292 is a gas hog but cool. I have no knowledge of the 230's and 250's. Hope this helps out somehow with your decision. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor Last edited by Stepside65; 10-31-2007 at 11:36 PM.

11-01-2007, 07:02 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Help! I think I would stick with the TBI engine, with an aftermarket harness (cleans everything up) The stock ECM will control the tranny. You could also reuse the stock harness as well, and remove the unneccesary. Fuel supply is also an issue. Then again, the six backed by a 700 would be cool. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-01-2007, 08:56 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Help! http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/lockup.htm That will help with the TCC wiring, no matter which engine you use. I would go V8, but I think it is a matter of personal preference.



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