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Old 03-01-2009, 10:01 AM   #1
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bigblock with air bags

Hi guys building a 67 short step. Need to know what air bag would be right for a big block up front D2600 OR somsthing let me know thanks
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Old 03-01-2009, 01:11 PM   #2
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Re: bigblock with air bags

I would run a Slam Specialties RE-7

A BBC isnt that much heavier than a SBC, so there shouldnt be any problem, you'll just run a lil more pressure than a truck with a SBC
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Old 03-01-2009, 02:56 PM   #3
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Re: bigblock with air bags

The weights of some of Chevy's past engines
Chevy Corvair flat 6........... 300
Chevy Sprint 993cc L4....... 147
Chevy 1.8-2.0 L4.............. 302
Chevy Chevette 1.6 SOHC.. 300
Chevy Vega L4 .................285
Chevy II 153 L4 ................350
Chevy L6 194-250 .............440
Chevy L6 216/235..............630
Chevy L6 216/235............. 615
Chevy V6-90 229, 4.3........ 425
Chevy V6-60 2.8, 3.1......... 350
Chevy small block V8.......... 575 <----------
Chevy LT-5 DOHC 5.7......... 600
Chevy L98 5.7 V8............... 600
Chevy V8 348/409.............. 620
Chevy V8 348/408 ............ 655
Chevy big block V8 ............ 685 <----------
Chevy 454........................ 675
Chevy 427 ZL-1................. 550
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:23 PM   #4
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Re: bigblock with air bags

I run the RE7's all around in my BBC Burb/Tahoe. Ride height runs about 70 psi up front.
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Old 03-03-2009, 02:01 PM   #5
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Re: bigblock with air bags

i got firestone 2600 in my blazer no problems!
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Old 03-11-2009, 06:35 PM   #6
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Re: bigblock with air bags

We got Dominators on 3 of our 60-87 trucks, ride great no issues
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Old 03-11-2009, 08:15 PM   #7
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Re: bigblock with air bags

Being as Airlift & Slam specialties weren't even an option way back in the day when I did my BBC dually crew it's running 224c (aka 2600lb) Firestones. Haven't had a single issue with them and more miles and years than most. Now that's what was available then whose to say what I would put in today. Oh yeah, 'stones going in my square bbc dually crew too but mostly cause I still have a few sets sitting on the shelf. If I had to buy it would be a toss up between the 'stones and the SS bags what ever I could ge tthe best buy on i guess.
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