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Sonicman · 11-14-2010, 10:51 PM

I just finished installing my rebuilt inline 250 in my 69 C10. I put in Clifford Performance headers and intake. And on top a four barrel eddelbrock carb. Man it looks sweet. I will take it to the exhaust shop this week to get dual flowmasters with an x cross over. Right now it sounds like a NASCAR. Bout busted my eardrums. Will tune the carb and adjust the brakes tomorrow and then take it for a spin.

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travlinman · 11-14-2010, 10:55 PM

tantrumpipeline · 11-14-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by travlinman

hahaha first thoughts

tantrumpipeline · 11-14-2010, 10:58 PM

very nice, now after break in let's see another 6cyl smoke show

Sonicman · 11-14-2010, 11:00 PM

I know, I know.......I hit the post button before the picture button. I edited it already. Man yall don't waste any time.

travlinman · 11-14-2010, 11:01 PM

lol guess it dosent count if he went back and added pics !
hey sonic... where did u get the header and intake and if u dont mind me asking what did they set u back ?
looks really good!

Pop's C-10 · 11-14-2010, 11:05 PM

beautiful

**N2TRUX** · 11-14-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonicman

I just finished installing my rebuilt inline 250 in my 69 C10. I put in Clifford Performance headers and intake. And on top a four barrel eddelbrock carb.

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Originally Posted by travlinman

... where did u get the header and intake ....

Sonicman · 11-14-2010, 11:12 PM

I got them online from Clifford Performance. They specialize in inline 6's. www.cliffordperformance.com. Larry is the main guy. The only problem I had was it took almost weeks to get them. They just switched machine shops and they were behind. The did communicate well with me.

The total cost was $900 with shipping. That includes dual shorty hearders, 4 barrel intake, gasket and 4 barrel carb adapter. The headers come gray so I painted it black.

It looks hot!!!!!!

Shaky · 11-15-2010, 07:25 AM

Most excellent. Need a pic of the distributor side of the engine.

What did you paint the engine with?

**slomotion** · 11-15-2010, 07:50 AM

Lookin' good!

72BlckButy · 11-15-2010, 08:33 AM

That turned out real nice, can't wait to clean up my old 250.

68Stepbed · 11-15-2010, 09:20 AM

That turned out nice.

I've been wanting to find me a 6-banger truck to fix as a driver. I got a few ideas I'd like to try.

71meangreenc10 · 11-15-2010, 09:22 AM

Very nice.......

Smitty

Roadmarks · 11-15-2010, 11:45 AM

Nice looking 250! I'm doin' basically the same thing with a bit of a cam for my '56 3105.

I put almost 300k on a stock one before I sold the truck RUNNING!

Keep it up!

Les

Sonicman · 11-16-2010, 12:08 AM

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Man, today sucked!!!!!! I blew the oil pan gasket..........apparently you are not supposed to use rtv on cork gaskets. I thought I was doing a good thing but I was very wrong. Then the ,barely 3 month old, alternator went out. Then the brakes weren't working. I put in a brake booster, but I didn't adjust the connect rod long enough. And I need to adjust the valves. I miss read on the proper way.

So I consulted with a real mechanic today and he schooled me and I took lots of notes.

This site and it's members have helped me all the way through this process and to all I say thanks.

geezer#99 · 11-16-2010, 09:37 AM

Nice!!! Only thing I'd change would be the line off your pcv. I use a 90* one on mine with a hard line down to my carb. Just cleans it up a bit. You could use a piece of braided line also instead of the black one. Here's a pic of mine. I'm gonna rebend it to hug the cover better though.
You don't need cork for your pan. They make them in rubber too!!

**VetteVet** · 11-16-2010, 10:23 AM

That's a sweet looking setup. I always liked the six-bangers. I can't tell from the picture but it looks like you have a serious kink in the top radiator hose. It may cause over heat problems.
If you have to get a new alternator and you have the old stock external regulator you should get a new SI style with the regulator inside and convert the wiring over. It's really simple to do and the alternator is a bolt-on. It gives you twice the amps and makes the lights and other accessories work much better. VV

Mark B · 11-16-2010, 01:34 PM

Sonicman,
I love it! What transmission is behind it? What was done in the rebuild, and what did it cost? I'm a six fan too. I have one in my truck and am considering a swap of the 3 speed to a TH350.
Mark

Sonicman · 11-16-2010, 01:53 PM

There's no kink in the hose, just looks that way in the pic. Thanks for noticing. I replaced the pistons, push rods and loggers. Also had the head rebuilt with all new parts and cleaned. Head work was $400 and probably $300 the engine. I actually haven't run the numbers. I'ld rather not know.
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Sonicman · 11-16-2010, 01:56 PM

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Sonicman,
I love it! What transmission is behind it? What was done in the rebuild, and what did it cost? I'm a six fan too. I have one in my truck and am considering a swap of the 3 speed to a TH350.
Mark

Saginaw 3 on the tree. I probably gona put a floor shifter in. I've adjusted it all I can. It's just worn out.
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Jules · 06-17-2012, 01:18 PM

Awesome man! What booster did you use? I'm sitting beside my truck right now trying to figure out why my power brakes won't fit. The booster hits the carb... Not by a lot but just enough to not be able to install it.
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erick-1 · 06-17-2012, 03:26 PM

Looks good man, thumbs up now I can't wait to get mine put together I'm rebuilding my 292....

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DenimViking64c10 · 06-17-2012, 03:30 PM

Has anyone ever hand built an intake and headers for a 250 i6? just wondering. seems like it would be something that could be accomplished. If anyone one has done it could that person post some pictures??

ole dollor · 06-17-2012, 08:09 PM

i like it also...would like to see more pic's of the build, and intake,headers,and carb.looks like an afb carb....what size carb. did you use...

11-14-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Inline 6 complete!!!!!! I just finished installing my rebuilt inline 250 in my 69 C10. I put in Clifford Performance headers and intake. And on top a four barrel eddelbrock carb. Man it looks sweet. I will take it to the exhaust shop this week to get dual flowmasters with an x cross over. Right now it sounds like a NASCAR. Bout busted my eardrums. Will tune the carb and adjust the brakes tomorrow and then take it for a spin. Last edited by Sonicman; 11-14-2010 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Adding picture

11-14-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
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11-14-2010, 10:58 PM	#4
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11-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! I know, I know.......I hit the post button before the picture button. I edited it already. Man yall don't waste any time.

11-14-2010, 11:01 PM	#6
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! lol guess it dosent count if he went back and added pics ! hey sonic... where did u get the header and intake and if u dont mind me asking what did they set u back ? looks really good! __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

11-14-2010, 11:05 PM	#7
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! beautiful

11-14-2010, 11:12 PM	#9
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! I got them online from Clifford Performance. They specialize in inline 6's. www.cliffordperformance.com. Larry is the main guy. The only problem I had was it took almost weeks to get them. They just switched machine shops and they were behind. The did communicate well with me. The total cost was $900 with shipping. That includes dual shorty hearders, 4 barrel intake, gasket and 4 barrel carb adapter. The headers come gray so I painted it black. It looks hot!!!!!!

11-15-2010, 07:25 AM	#10
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Most excellent. Need a pic of the distributor side of the engine. What did you paint the engine with? __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

11-15-2010, 07:50 AM	#11
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11-15-2010, 08:33 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! That turned out real nice, can't wait to clean up my old 250. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2010, 09:20 AM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! That turned out nice. I've been wanting to find me a 6-banger truck to fix as a driver. I got a few ideas I'd like to try. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-15-2010, 09:22 AM	#14
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11-15-2010, 11:45 AM	#15
Roadmarks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 157	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Nice looking 250! I'm doin' basically the same thing with a bit of a cam for my '56 3105. I put almost 300k on a stock one before I sold the truck RUNNING! Keep it up! Les

11-16-2010, 12:08 AM	#16
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Here's a pic of the distributor side. Man, today sucked!!!!!! I blew the oil pan gasket..........apparently you are not supposed to use rtv on cork gaskets. I thought I was doing a good thing but I was very wrong. Then the ,barely 3 month old, alternator went out. Then the brakes weren't working. I put in a brake booster, but I didn't adjust the connect rod long enough. And I need to adjust the valves. I miss read on the proper way. So I consulted with a real mechanic today and he schooled me and I took lots of notes. This site and it's members have helped me all the way through this process and to all I say thanks.

11-16-2010, 09:37 AM	#17
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Nice!!! Only thing I'd change would be the line off your pcv. I use a 90* one on mine with a hard line down to my carb. Just cleans it up a bit. You could use a piece of braided line also instead of the black one. Here's a pic of mine. I'm gonna rebend it to hug the cover better though. You don't need cork for your pan. They make them in rubber too!! Attached Images



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11-16-2010, 10:23 AM	#18
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! That's a sweet looking setup. I always liked the six-bangers. I can't tell from the picture but it looks like you have a serious kink in the top radiator hose. It may cause over heat problems. If you have to get a new alternator and you have the old stock external regulator you should get a new SI style with the regulator inside and convert the wiring over. It's really simple to do and the alternator is a bolt-on. It gives you twice the amps and makes the lights and other accessories work much better. VV __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

11-16-2010, 01:34 PM	#19
Mark B Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 145	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Sonicman, I love it! What transmission is behind it? What was done in the rebuild, and what did it cost? I'm a six fan too. I have one in my truck and am considering a swap of the 3 speed to a TH350. Mark

11-16-2010, 01:53 PM	#20
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! There's no kink in the hose, just looks that way in the pic. Thanks for noticing. I replaced the pistons, push rods and loggers. Also had the head rebuilt with all new parts and cleaned. Head work was $400 and probably $300 the engine. I actually haven't run the numbers. I'ld rather not know. Posted via Mobile Device

06-17-2012, 01:18 PM	#22
Jules Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 18	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Awesome man! What booster did you use? I'm sitting beside my truck right now trying to figure out why my power brakes won't fit. The booster hits the carb... Not by a lot but just enough to not be able to install it. Posted via Mobile Device

06-17-2012, 03:26 PM	#23
erick-1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SOCAL Posts: 19	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Looks good man, thumbs up now I can't wait to get mine put together I'm rebuilding my 292.... Posted via Mobile Device

06-17-2012, 03:30 PM	#24
DenimViking64c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nahville Tn Posts: 11	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! Has anyone ever hand built an intake and headers for a 250 i6? just wondering. seems like it would be something that could be accomplished. If anyone one has done it could that person post some pictures??

06-17-2012, 08:09 PM	#25
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Inline 6 complete!!!!!! i like it also...would like to see more pic's of the build, and intake,headers,and carb.looks like an afb carb....what size carb. did you use...

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