400 hp and air over leaf? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 12-20-2006, 12:53 PM

Does anybody think this will be a problem? I plan on running air over leaf to keep things simple, but I also want to have some decent power as well. I will be using a mildly built 454, 700r and it will be in a 76 2wd Blazer. Any input or other ideas?

piecesparts · 12-20-2006, 01:40 PM

I imagine that unless you are going to drag race daily, then you wouldn't have any issues with your axles wrapping around themselves.

magnethead · 12-20-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I will be using a mildly built 454, 700r

you arent saying if that 700 is built or not, but with 400 HP i'm willing to bet you'll have a hole in your floorboard before you get axle wrap.

**N2TRUX** · 12-21-2006, 01:01 AM

I can't say about a 400 hp motor, but my Ramjet 350 is rated at 350 hp and 400 tq. With an air over leaf system, 700r4 and 3.08 gears it works just fine. I don't really beat on it, but when I do gas it hard it goes sideways and I don't have any wheel hop.

How well it works depends on your rear gears and tire height too.

piecesparts · 12-21-2006, 03:09 PM

Buuid the 700 if you haven't already. It will stand up to 400 HP if you have the right parts.

cochino12 · 12-21-2006, 06:22 PM

yep, the 700r will be built to handle the motor I'm not to worried about that. Thanks for the help

craig@ridetech.com · 12-21-2006, 06:34 PM

The air over leaf kit will handle the power. axle wrap is more about how good of traction you are getting, as with any leaf spring set up you are going to have a certain amount of axle wrap. You could always switch over to a 4-link if you don't like the way it turns out.

12-20-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	400 hp and air over leaf? Does anybody think this will be a problem? I plan on running air over leaf to keep things simple, but I also want to have some decent power as well. I will be using a mildly built 454, 700r and it will be in a 76 2wd Blazer. Any input or other ideas? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-20-2006, 01:40 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: 400 hp and air over leaf? I imagine that unless you are going to drag race daily, then you wouldn't have any issues with your axles wrapping around themselves.

12-21-2006, 01:01 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 400 hp and air over leaf? I can't say about a 400 hp motor, but my Ramjet 350 is rated at 350 hp and 400 tq. With an air over leaf system, 700r4 and 3.08 gears it works just fine. I don't really beat on it, but when I do gas it hard it goes sideways and I don't have any wheel hop. How well it works depends on your rear gears and tire height too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-21-2006, 03:09 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: 400 hp and air over leaf? Buuid the 700 if you haven't already. It will stand up to 400 HP if you have the right parts.

12-21-2006, 06:22 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 400 hp and air over leaf? yep, the 700r will be built to handle the motor I'm not to worried about that. Thanks for the help __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-21-2006, 06:34 PM	#7
craig@ridetech.com Formerly LSC71 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 186	Re: 400 hp and air over leaf? The air over leaf kit will handle the power. axle wrap is more about how good of traction you are getting, as with any leaf spring set up you are going to have a certain amount of axle wrap. You could always switch over to a 4-link if you don't like the way it turns out.



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