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ClassicDreamer · 01-06-2010, 10:28 PM

its engine time for the truck and debating on what engine to drop in. looking around 350-450 hp. Would love to do a twin turbo 350 with 600whp, but not really practical. FUN but not practical.

So thoughts are a 305 with 350hp
350 or 355 with 400hp

I like power. How does 350+ feel in a pickup? Loose in the rear?

blackdiesel · 01-06-2010, 11:00 PM

Most guys would really be suprised if they actually dyno'd their truck....

with out a 4 link and a set of big meats you wont be able to hook 300 hp. and when it rains you might as well stay at the house. 400 hp would be scary and anything over that is OVERKILL. that is unless your drag racing... on the track!

Kabwe · 01-06-2010, 11:31 PM

Nothing is overkill if its what you want. People build cars for different reasons some cruise, some show, some just want drivers, and some just like to show off.lol I have friends with massive horse power in their trucks but I'm a cruiser that just likes a little get up and go. For me 350-400 will be fine, but others like to feel motor in the chest.lol It depends on what you want. I like low end torque more than hp anyway to me its just more fun. But thats just me.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 01-07-2010, 12:18 AM

Mine is a 350 crate 330 horses. That is more than enough for me.

1971gmcshortbed · 01-07-2010, 12:27 AM

I'm hoping to get 480 out of my L92 with no cats and LS7 rockers.

solidaxel · 01-07-2010, 12:28 AM

What kind of tire budget do you have !!!

ClassicDreamer · 01-07-2010, 01:45 PM

Still running leaf in the rear. No 4link. Saw an episode on Hot Rod TV or Gearz with a pickup that had a beef engine and leafs and was sloppy as hell. Converted over to coilover and 4link and the truck hooked. No really sure I want to go 4link right now.
Basically looking for enough power to get the truck up and moving and when you gas it, it goes.
Planning on running 17x9 or 17x10 in the rear, Truck has a blazer rear end (the beefier one).
I am thinking that a 350-400 should be a great place to stay. Ample power and not over kill.
KABWE- I am one of those guys that loves the motor in the chest. Used to have a Turbo VW and loved cranking the boost, eventually got bored of low boost setting so always kept it on high. High was 22psi 480whp. Car weigh 2291lbs. Fun and Scary all at once.

72hotrodder · 01-07-2010, 03:03 PM

i dunno how much hp do you think a 155 pound guy can generate pushing?

wyomech · 01-07-2010, 03:43 PM

345hp

wyomech · 01-07-2010, 03:46 PM

I am running a LQ9 6.0 which is rated at 345hp , it is a good daily driver but will still run mid 14's,I am also running a 4l80e overdrive with 3.50 rear which also makes a big difference. You can see it run on youtube just look up 56chevy pickup lq9. At 75mph it runs 2400 rpm,and yes it is a hand full on wet or snow packed streets

YouTube- 56 chevy pickup, lq9

MrTucker · 01-07-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicDreamer

Saw an episode on Hot Rod TV or Gearz with a pickup that had a beef engine and leafs and was sloppy as hell. Converted over to coilover and 4link and the truck hooked.

That was Gearz. He had a '53 Dodge with a 528 Hemi crate motor. He had before and after clips of the truck launching - didn't seem to be too much of an improvement after the 4 link. Better yes, but still had a bunch of wheel hop...

Kabwe · 01-07-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicDreamer

KABWE- I am one of those guys that loves the motor in the chest. Used to have a Turbo VW and loved cranking the boost, eventually got bored of low boost setting so always kept it on high. High was 22psi 480whp. Car weigh 2291lbs. Fun and Scary all at once.

Here's a guy that goes to the local cruise in and he has power to spare. He starts this thing up and you can feel the engine all up in your chest.

Atomsplitter · 01-07-2010, 07:11 PM

300hp and I still can't keep it under the speed limit.

mylow53 · 01-08-2010, 04:18 PM

340 hp and it's just right the 4 link has no hop at all and it's faster than I need I can hit 80 really fast on the onramps.

sgtusmc · 01-08-2010, 07:16 PM

About a 100hp

Number 9 · 01-08-2010, 09:44 PM

400 is fun. My new build 59 will have a 64 350 hp 327.

pgf545 · 01-08-2010, 11:50 PM

I am hoping about 8000 but I am really concerned that it is going to spin the tires....

ClassicDreamer · 01-09-2010, 09:48 AM

pgf, if I heard that **** coming down the street I would look for an evacuation center to hide. That must sound and feel insane. Let alone street tires, i bet it burns up slicks too. Is that yours? Specs?

pgf545 · 01-09-2010, 02:04 PM

That was a drag boat that I was crewing on. I don't know all the particulars but he are a few things. 500 cu in, nitro burning monster...lol. We ran 4.90's @ 233 mph in the quarter.

Bernie

**DPowers** · 01-09-2010, 02:28 PM

Around 200 or from my 283.

ClassicDreamer · 01-09-2010, 03:50 PM

a local guy is selling a fully built 327, around 600hp. He built it for a customer of his and the guy lost interest. So now the motor is for sale. pan to airfilter. everything for a really good price. I know I know 600hp is WAAAYYYYY too much for the street. But would sure be fun.

solidaxel · 01-09-2010, 04:27 PM

Ask him how he gets 600HP from a 327CI, I would be interested in knowing !!!

blackdiesel · 01-09-2010, 05:08 PM

What is a really good price? I would also like to see the list of parts. I'm guessing it has a blower on it. I would sure like to see the dyno sheet on that one. LOL It wouldn't be fun to drive on the street. It would only run at WOT

nebdrummer · 01-09-2010, 05:18 PM

600 hp from a 327.. either lots and lots of money and spinning it to the moon, or lots and lots of money with boost.

right now im about 350-370 wheel and about 440 crank. upwards of 440-450 wheel tq though.

first gear stands no chance with radials.

and no you dont need fat meats to hook up.. and a 4 link properly setup will hook just fine with a 275/60/15 drag radial.. which is proven that runs in the 7's now. no im not saying these old heavy trucks can run that fast with the small tire, but they work.. and will work for what im going after

will be putting in a mild built 350 with forged pistons and for now, a holset turbo off a cummins bus in the truck. should support 500 wheel, then ill be upgrading to masterpowers 76 series turbo hoping for 600 wheel on 93 pump!

classic dreamer, im also wondering what makes ya think that a twin turbo setup isnt practical? minus the price? extremely efficient, able to run better mpg out of boost than a NA motor set up correctly. and you dont need a big cam to make power.

ClassicDreamer · 01-09-2010, 06:53 PM

here is a pic of the motor.

We have a local guy here in ny that builds nascar engines. The engine has over 10k invested from what I was told. (not what I would pay). I will try to get the dyno sheets and full spec list for you guys.
Ned as for TT, I think its very practical for driving, just not for me. I am a boost addict and love to crank the power all the way. used to have a turbo car, had to setting with a boost controller, high (14psi) and low (8psi). NEVER had it on low and high was always adjusted. Got to the point of driving it on the street with 19/20psi. Granted it was a vw, but 480 whp at 21psi. Always wanted more and more. The T3 turbos that most run on chevy TT would probably get swapped for t4 60-1s and then to dual T66. I have mental issues with boost.

01-06-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	how much horsepower does your truck have its engine time for the truck and debating on what engine to drop in. looking around 350-450 hp. Would love to do a twin turbo 350 with 600whp, but not really practical. FUN but not practical. So thoughts are a 305 with 350hp 350 or 355 with 400hp I like power. How does 350+ feel in a pickup? Loose in the rear?

01-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Most guys would really be suprised if they actually dyno'd their truck.... with out a 4 link and a set of big meats you wont be able to hook 300 hp. and when it rains you might as well stay at the house. 400 hp would be scary and anything over that is OVERKILL. that is unless your drag racing... on the track! __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 01-06-2010 at 11:03 PM.

01-06-2010, 11:31 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Nothing is overkill if its what you want. People build cars for different reasons some cruise, some show, some just want drivers, and some just like to show off.lol I have friends with massive horse power in their trucks but I'm a cruiser that just likes a little get up and go. For me 350-400 will be fine, but others like to feel motor in the chest.lol It depends on what you want. I like low end torque more than hp anyway to me its just more fun. But thats just me. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-07-2010 at 12:40 AM.

01-07-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Mine is a 350 crate 330 horses. That is more than enough for me. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

01-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#5
1971gmcshortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 284	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have I'm hoping to get 480 out of my L92 with no cats and LS7 rockers.

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solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have What kind of tire budget do you have !!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-07-2010, 01:45 PM	#7
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Still running leaf in the rear. No 4link. Saw an episode on Hot Rod TV or Gearz with a pickup that had a beef engine and leafs and was sloppy as hell. Converted over to coilover and 4link and the truck hooked. No really sure I want to go 4link right now. Basically looking for enough power to get the truck up and moving and when you gas it, it goes. Planning on running 17x9 or 17x10 in the rear, Truck has a blazer rear end (the beefier one). I am thinking that a 350-400 should be a great place to stay. Ample power and not over kill. KABWE- I am one of those guys that loves the motor in the chest. Used to have a Turbo VW and loved cranking the boost, eventually got bored of low boost setting so always kept it on high. High was 22psi 480whp. Car weigh 2291lbs. Fun and Scary all at once.

01-07-2010, 03:03 PM	#8
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have i dunno how much hp do you think a 155 pound guy can generate pushing? __________________ having a badass truck and not driving it is like having a playboy model as a wife and not..... well you know.

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wyomech Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wheatland wyo Posts: 103	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have 345hp Last edited by wyomech; 01-07-2010 at 03:48 PM. Reason: redo

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Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have 300hp and I still can't keep it under the speed limit.

01-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#14
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have 340 hp and it's just right the 4 link has no hop at all and it's faster than I need I can hit 80 really fast on the onramps. __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

01-08-2010, 07:16 PM	#15
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have About a 100hp __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

01-08-2010, 09:44 PM	#16
Number 9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boulder creek ca. Posts: 102	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have 400 is fun. My new build 59 will have a 64 350 hp 327.

01-08-2010, 11:50 PM	#17
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have I am hoping about 8000 but I am really concerned that it is going to spin the tires.... Attached Images __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

01-09-2010, 09:48 AM	#18
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have pgf, if I heard that **** coming down the street I would look for an evacuation center to hide. That must sound and feel insane. Let alone street tires, i bet it burns up slicks too. Is that yours? Specs?



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01-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#19
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have That was a drag boat that I was crewing on. I don't know all the particulars but he are a few things. 500 cu in, nitro burning monster...lol. We ran 4.90's @ 233 mph in the quarter. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

01-09-2010, 02:28 PM	#20
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,438	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Around 200 or from my 283.

01-09-2010, 03:50 PM	#21
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have a local guy is selling a fully built 327, around 600hp. He built it for a customer of his and the guy lost interest. So now the motor is for sale. pan to airfilter. everything for a really good price. I know I know 600hp is WAAAYYYYY too much for the street. But would sure be fun.

01-09-2010, 04:27 PM	#22
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have Ask him how he gets 600HP from a 327CI, I would be interested in knowing !!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#23
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have What is a really good price? I would also like to see the list of parts. I'm guessing it has a blower on it. I would sure like to see the dyno sheet on that one. LOL It wouldn't be fun to drive on the street. It would only run at WOT __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 01-09-2010 at 05:13 PM.

01-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#24
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have 600 hp from a 327.. either lots and lots of money and spinning it to the moon, or lots and lots of money with boost. right now im about 350-370 wheel and about 440 crank. upwards of 440-450 wheel tq though. first gear stands no chance with radials. and no you dont need fat meats to hook up.. and a 4 link properly setup will hook just fine with a 275/60/15 drag radial.. which is proven that runs in the 7's now. no im not saying these old heavy trucks can run that fast with the small tire, but they work.. and will work for what im going after will be putting in a mild built 350 with forged pistons and for now, a holset turbo off a cummins bus in the truck. should support 500 wheel, then ill be upgrading to masterpowers 76 series turbo hoping for 600 wheel on 93 pump! classic dreamer, im also wondering what makes ya think that a twin turbo setup isnt practical? minus the price? extremely efficient, able to run better mpg out of boost than a NA motor set up correctly. and you dont need a big cam to make power. __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212 Last edited by nebdrummer; 01-09-2010 at 05:20 PM.

01-09-2010, 06:53 PM	#25
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: how much horsepower does your truck have here is a pic of the motor. We have a local guy here in ny that builds nascar engines. The engine has over 10k invested from what I was told. (not what I would pay). I will try to get the dyno sheets and full spec list for you guys. Ned as for TT, I think its very practical for driving, just not for me. I am a boost addict and love to crank the power all the way. used to have a turbo car, had to setting with a boost controller, high (14psi) and low (8psi). NEVER had it on low and high was always adjusted. Got to the point of driving it on the street with 19/20psi. Granted it was a vw, but 480 whp at 21psi. Always wanted more and more. The T3 turbos that most run on chevy TT would probably get swapped for t4 60-1s and then to dual T66. I have mental issues with boost.

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