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01-20-2008, 05:32 PM
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1975 C-10 Silverado LWB
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Low end torque.
Whats an easy way for me to get more. (or lots more)
Thanks in advance.
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1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech?? |
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01-20-2008, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Franklin Indiana
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Re: Low end torque.
I think it is mostly determined by the Cam.
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01-21-2008, 12:58 AM
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Parts and more parts
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Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere
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Re: Low end torque.
What do you presently have for a motor and tranny setup? You can gain some with a change in the intake and rocker arm ratios, but the real change will be in the cam and what type of head you use.
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01-21-2008, 08:07 AM
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1975 C-10 Silverado LWB
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Re: Low end torque.
Right now the engine is mainly stock. It's a goodwrench 350 with a cast iron 4bbl intake and the stock manifolds. Bolted up to a turbo 400, and I still havent got around to looking at the differential much.
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01-22-2008, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin, TX
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Re: Low end torque.
The Summit 1102 cam kit is a good option for stock heads. It's the Edelbrock Performer cam in a white box. Makes good power from idle to about 4500-5000RPM.
Also, long tube headers, and a true dual exhaust with an H or X pipe give you better low end grunt. I had headers with glasspacks bolted to them previously, and the power didn't start to pick up till about 3000 RPM. Since adding a full exhaust system all the way out to the rear bumper with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers and an H pipe, I got much better low end grunt. |
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01-22-2008, 03:35 AM
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Re: Low end torque.
What gears do you have? That can make a HUGE difference.
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01-22-2008, 04:33 AM
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Re: Low end torque.
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