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dan42 · 05-09-2011, 11:44 PM

I have a question for you guys. Are there many shortbed big blocks out there, '94-'97 vintage, or are those just the SS trucks? I'd love to find a loaded one that was original. They are destined to be the next classics, IMO. I see a few 454's but usually they are 3/4 or 1 tons.

BigBlocksRule · 05-10-2011, 12:07 AM

454SS are the only ones I've seen.

Colt Cobra · 05-10-2011, 01:05 AM

Ive seen a 99 1 ton CCSB-DRW with a 7.4 Vortec 454 in it before, does that count?

Restrorob · 05-10-2011, 07:18 AM

From what I've seen/read, 93 was the last year for 454 in a 1/2 ton, 99 was the last year for 454 in a 3/4 ton.....

iluvmy72 · 05-10-2011, 10:40 AM

Didn't these come with a super charger? Also they say SS on the sides and most I think were black with red racing stripes.

dishow · 05-10-2011, 11:04 AM

no. they didnt have super chargers. they were made from 90-93. the 90 and i believe 91 were only available in black. 92-3 were available in black,red,and white, with white i believe to be the rarest.

1badgmc · 05-10-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by iluvmy72

Didn't these come with a super charger? Also they say SS on the sides and most I think were black with red racing stripes.

Are you talking about the 454SS? They were never supercharged. For 1990, they pretty much got the same 230hp 454 as the 2500 and 3500 trucks. '91-'03 models had 250hp. They were all solid color with "454SS" decals at the rear bedsides. All black for the first 2 years with the addition of white and red as options for the last 2. They never had factory racing stripes.

BigBlocksRule · 05-10-2011, 11:20 AM

Peanut port headed truck engines in flashy shortbed trucks.
They can be made to run very well, check 'em out at 454SS.com

Restrorob · 05-10-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dishow

with white i believe to be the rarest.

Hmmm, Didn't know that..... Local man own's this one and bought it new, I gave him "Best Truck" at our show last summer.

corbinc · 05-10-2011, 12:44 PM

I have seen them come with the SS lettering on this scoop. Is this not a factory option?

69c10stepside · 05-10-2011, 03:48 PM

Cowl induction wasn't a factory option. Does add a nice touch

iluvmy72 · 05-10-2011, 06:09 PM

you guys are correct on the super charger. I was thinking about Typhoon and Cyclone

1badgmc · 05-10-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iluvmy72

you guys are correct on the super charger. I was thinking about Typhoon and Cyclone

Typhoons and Syclones (yes, with an 'S') were turbocharged 4.3L V6s. I had a rich friend in HS with a brand new Ty. That guy couldn't drive the thing to save his life. What a shame. Shoulda given it to me.

**Boog** · 05-10-2011, 08:14 PM

I have long thought GM needed to build a shortbed reg cab 1/2 ton with a hot little engine, maybe a big block with a 5 speed and tire melting performance to compete straight across with the Lightning from Ford. I ain't a Ford man but if there is one to that pulls at me it's that one.

Heck even Dodge has that Viper engined shorty. Why not GM?

BigBlocksRule · 05-10-2011, 08:33 PM

Building one myself, except no power adder.
Shortbed dually on a C&C frame with a pair of 295's on each side, 1-ton 4WD front end, pump gas 565 under the hood.
I WILL get traction...

iluvmy72 · 05-10-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

Typhoons and Syclones (yes, with an 'S') were turbocharged 4.3L V6s. I had a rich friend in HS with a brand new Ty. That guy couldn't drive the thing to save his life. What a shame. Shoulda given it to me.

Didn't those engines also come stroked and have ported, vortec type(pre vortec labeled) heads as well as headers from Holly for an option(some dealers offered it)? If I remember right, that engine could get up to 298 pony's. It's a shame GM did not persue that technology any further. However I know it was like a X amount being made and I knew some guys on the list that never got theirs or were tired of waiting. Does your friend still have it?

red94chev · 05-11-2011, 12:03 AM

Theres a Syclone up near me for sale. Bad little truck, I think he wanted like 9 or 10 g's the last time I looked.

dishow · 05-14-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Hmmm, Didn't know that..... Local man own's this one and bought it new, I gave him "Best Truck" at our show last summer.

thats a sweety!

does anyone on here have a 1990 454 ss?
ive been ..........looking

at one. rear main seal is leaking, 130k but overall nice inside and out. asking 7k. not sure I want to spend that much on w=one. just was curious if anyone had one and could offer pro-cons.
dont mean to hijack thread.

05-09-2011, 11:44 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	big block shortbeds? I have a question for you guys. Are there many shortbed big blocks out there, '94-'97 vintage, or are those just the SS trucks? I'd love to find a loaded one that was original. They are destined to be the next classics, IMO. I see a few 454's but usually they are 3/4 or 1 tons. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-10-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: big block shortbeds? 454SS are the only ones I've seen.

05-10-2011, 01:05 AM	#3
Colt Cobra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 253	Re: big block shortbeds? Ive seen a 99 1 ton CCSB-DRW with a 7.4 Vortec 454 in it before, does that count?

05-10-2011, 07:18 AM	#4
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05-10-2011, 10:40 AM	#5
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: big block shortbeds? Didn't these come with a super charger? Also they say SS on the sides and most I think were black with red racing stripes.

05-10-2011, 11:04 AM	#6
dishow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa. Posts: 1,185	Re: big block shortbeds? no. they didnt have super chargers. they were made from 90-93. the 90 and i believe 91 were only available in black. 92-3 were available in black,red,and white, with white i believe to be the rarest. __________________ 67 chevy c 10 2x4 350/700r4 short/fleet 90 Chevy 1500 4x4 350/5 spd short/fleet 90 Chevy 454 ss 93 chevy camaro z28 auto t-tops 2013 Chevy Silverado LT CCSB 4x4

05-10-2011, 11:20 AM	#8
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: big block shortbeds? Peanut port headed truck engines in flashy shortbed trucks. They can be made to run very well, check 'em out at 454SS.com

05-10-2011, 12:44 PM	#10
corbinc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 55	Re: big block shortbeds? I have seen them come with the SS lettering on this scoop. Is this not a factory option? __________________ '91 Chevy K1500 Z71, 5.7l Last edited by corbinc; 05-10-2011 at 12:44 PM.

05-10-2011, 03:48 PM	#11
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Re: big block shortbeds? Cowl induction wasn't a factory option. Does add a nice touch __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

05-10-2011, 06:09 PM	#12
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: big block shortbeds? you guys are correct on the super charger. I was thinking about Typhoon and Cyclone

05-10-2011, 08:14 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: big block shortbeds? I have long thought GM needed to build a shortbed reg cab 1/2 ton with a hot little engine, maybe a big block with a 5 speed and tire melting performance to compete straight across with the Lightning from Ford. I ain't a Ford man but if there is one to that pulls at me it's that one. Heck even Dodge has that Viper engined shorty. Why not GM? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-10-2011, 08:33 PM	#15
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: big block shortbeds? Building one myself, except no power adder. Shortbed dually on a C&C frame with a pair of 295's on each side, 1-ton 4WD front end, pump gas 565 under the hood. I WILL get traction...

05-11-2011, 12:03 AM	#17
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: big block shortbeds? Theres a Syclone up near me for sale. Bad little truck, I think he wanted like 9 or 10 g's the last time I looked.



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