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88 Dippy · 04-08-2009, 12:50 AM

I finally got the valve seals replaced

it still smokes but not as bad as it did so i call this a success

The engine also feels like it has its balls back not that all the rockers are adjusted correctly some where too tight others to loose. And it has the correct fuel pressure for the edelbrock carb have it set at 5 psi.

The timing was also way to far retarded it was at -10* retarded so it was a gutless wonder i have new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, and fuel filter

Sorry for the rambling but i am just happy to have the truck running vary well. Now i need to fix the tranny pan leak and rear seal thank got it's a 2 piece

Cherub · 04-08-2009, 07:49 AM

sounds like a victory to me.

85Bowtie · 04-08-2009, 08:07 AM

Sounds good. You notice any better mpg?

Don't you miss your Mopar now?

Not having to adjust the rockers is great.

**N2TRUX** · 04-08-2009, 08:28 AM

88 Dippy · 04-08-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 85Bowtie

Sounds good. You notice any better mpg?

Don't you miss your Mopar now?

Not having to adjust the rockers is great.

i didn't drive it varry far to see if it is getting better milage but i think it is goingto i do not have to have my foot in it as mutch. i realy do need a diffrent intake though the "torker" just does not have any "tork" down low to move this beast. thinking of getting a performer or performer EPS

ya i miss the diplomat i did the day it left but it needed way to mutch frame and body work

85Bowtie · 04-08-2009, 09:43 AM

You have a torker on it?

yeah you need a dual plane intake on that thing.

Torkers are usually for cars that already make alot of torque down low and are looking to get more HP higher in the rpm band.

That's the intake I have on the R/T

OrangeAnimal · 04-08-2009, 11:50 AM

Get the performer eps!! I have one and it is way better than the standard performer. You have to remember the performer design has been around for longer than a can remember. The EPS has smoother bends inn the runners and it looks like the runners are alittle bigger. I replaced the Performer on my 82 with the EPS due to the performer had been repaired for cracks in the exhaust recirculation ports. The newer design seems to have a slightly different design in that area as well.

heavychevy79 · 04-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Car craft did a test on those and the Torker didn't gain much at all at top end over the EPS, and lost quite a bit of HP to the EPS for the average.
And this was on a built engine, not a stock one.

88 Dippy · 04-08-2009, 06:10 PM

well then i will save up some money and do that. i rember looking at the engine going "why does this fairly stock mid seventies truck have a low rise single plain manifold?" then i try to punch it from a stop and going "why can't this mid seventies truck with a V8 and 4:10 gears and open diff break them loose?"

i think it is the intake. might even be the 882 smog heads that are on it as well

04-08-2009, 12:50 AM	#1
88 Dippy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 246	yay!!!! I finally got the valve seals replaced it still smokes but not as bad as it did so i call this a success The engine also feels like it has its balls back not that all the rockers are adjusted correctly some where too tight others to loose. And it has the correct fuel pressure for the edelbrock carb have it set at 5 psi. The timing was also way to far retarded it was at -10* retarded so it was a gutless wonder i have new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, and fuel filter Sorry for the rambling but i am just happy to have the truck running vary well. Now i need to fix the tranny pan leak and rear seal thank got it's a 2 piece __________________ 1974 chevy Cheyenne C10 "The Mutt":4x4 convertion, NP208, 700-R4, stock 350, edelbrock Torker intake, edelbrock 600 CFM carb, duels 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT: 3.8L supercharged, 9.2:1 comprestion, ZZP XP cam, home made intake, 2 1/2" exhuast, 10psi of boost

04-08-2009, 07:49 AM	#2
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: yay!!!! sounds like a victory to me.

04-08-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: yay!!!! Sounds good. You notice any better mpg? Don't you miss your Mopar now? Not having to adjust the rockers is great. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

04-08-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: yay!!!! __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: yay!!!! You have a torker on it? yeah you need a dual plane intake on that thing. Torkers are usually for cars that already make alot of torque down low and are looking to get more HP higher in the rpm band. That's the intake I have on the R/T __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

04-08-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: yay!!!! Get the performer eps!! I have one and it is way better than the standard performer. You have to remember the performer design has been around for longer than a can remember. The EPS has smoother bends inn the runners and it looks like the runners are alittle bigger. I replaced the Performer on my 82 with the EPS due to the performer had been repaired for cracks in the exhaust recirculation ports. The newer design seems to have a slightly different design in that area as well. __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

04-08-2009, 02:15 PM	#8
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: yay!!!! Car craft did a test on those and the Torker didn't gain much at all at top end over the EPS, and lost quite a bit of HP to the EPS for the average. And this was on a built engine, not a stock one.

04-08-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
88 Dippy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 246	Re: yay!!!! well then i will save up some money and do that. i rember looking at the engine going "why does this fairly stock mid seventies truck have a low rise single plain manifold?" then i try to punch it from a stop and going "why can't this mid seventies truck with a V8 and 4:10 gears and open diff break them loose?" i think it is the intake. might even be the 882 smog heads that are on it as well __________________ 1974 chevy Cheyenne C10 "The Mutt":4x4 convertion, NP208, 700-R4, stock 350, edelbrock Torker intake, edelbrock 600 CFM carb, duels 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT: 3.8L supercharged, 9.2:1 comprestion, ZZP XP cam, home made intake, 2 1/2" exhuast, 10psi of boost Last edited by 88 Dippy; 04-08-2009 at 06:13 PM.



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