I got some new toys coming in!

[78BO]

You'll have to wait for more info, but all but one part will be in tomorrow! I'll post pics when they are all in. Can you guess what they might be?

[Cherub]

[78BO]

HEHEHE, here is a hint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343069

[78BO]

The fist wave of parts came in, now I'm just waiting on the other two!



New Edelbrock 750 (I'll need the extra fuel), flex plate and harmonic balancer (my old ones can't be used), MSD coil (I'll need the extra spark) and a set of long tube headers.

It feels like it's christmas..

[dammitmitchell]

hey!
are those flow tech headers?

[78BO]

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

hey!
are those flow tech headers?

No, they are
JEGS 30055 - Painted Long Tube Head
Painted Long Tube Headers
1-1/2'' Primary
3'' Collector

I don't know why there is such a difference between headers when they are all made of the same stuff. So I went with the cheap ones. I would love to get a set of Titanium headers, but I don't have that kind of money....

[Oldschool82]

congrats....if you decide you don't have room for all those goodies, you can store them in my truck. I have plenty room under the hood for all of it...lol

[dammitmitchell]

well my recommendation is (flowtech and the jegs super cheapies are basically the same)

strip the paint and re spray them..
just my 2 cents the ones i bought last year are allready surface rusted.. and that sucks...

other then that nice score dude

[78BO]

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

well my recommendation is (flowtech and the jegs super cheapies are basically the same)

strip the paint and re spray them..
just my 2 cents the ones i bought last year are allready surface rusted.. and that sucks...

other then that nice score dude

Cool, thanks for the heads up, I'll do that this weekend. Got any tips on how? I had a buddy paint his with high temp paint and let them dry for 2 days. After 2 min. of running the paint came off.

Oldschoolb2, having room for them wont be a problem lol.

[dammitmitchell]

check the paint forums they have tips and stuff on how to do it..
im not a paint guy so i cant tell you =-(
hey you might wanna get some header socks too for your spark plug boots.. cause mine burned the hell otu of a few of my wires..
good luck dude!

[Damien]

I'm going to guess you are waiting on a stroker crank and cam?

[78BO]

Originally Posted by Damien

I'm going to guess you are waiting on a stroker crank and cam?

Because you are the only one that actually guessed, I'll tell you.

No and yes.
No I am not getting those, but they do come in this!

SB-Chevy 383ci Base Engine
405HP/440TQ
1-piece rear main seal



Jegs has them on sale CHEAP! It would be hard to build one cheaper. It should be here by net week for sure. It's being shipped by truck. So it should make it home by say, Tues.

[79 silverado]

Ahh, the blueprint stroker motor right? I've had my eye on those for about 4 months now. If I remember correctly its $2700 or $2900 plus freight?

So far I have resisted temptation to pick one up for the old firebird, but, unsure how long I will hold out hehe

[Driveway Dreams]

Wow! That is better than any Christmas gift I ever got. Nice stuff!!!!!!

[78BO]

They are on sale for 2995 or something close to that. They are under 3k. I say go for it. I've done a lot of looking, to build a 400hp engine you are going to spend 3k. Unless you have your own machine shop and you know how to build. Even with that, these have a 30 month/50,000 mile warranty!
For me, I just couldn't beat that. Plus, I now have a 4bolt main 350 to use in my rock crawler.

[71STPSDE]

I also got one for 86 K10. I got the dressed version. It's in the shop already installed. Just waiting on a few parts to finalize the install. I can't wait to drive it. Going from a 305 with 150,000 miles is going to be totally different. Good luck with your build. I'll take some pics this weekend.

[78BO]

Ok, so having a guessing game isn't cool lol, Here is what I have so far. Now waiting on the trans.

Blueprint 405hp-440tq 383.


Only had it for 2 hrs and I've already seen something. There is a note that says not to run a vacume advace on here. Why would that be? And don't that mean I will not be able to use the kick down gear in my tranny? If so that will suck!

[78BO]

Originally Posted by 71STPSDE

I also got one for 86 K10. I got the dressed version. It's in the shop already installed. Just waiting on a few parts to finalize the install. I can't wait to drive it. Going from a 305 with 150,000 miles is going to be totally different. Good luck with your build. I'll take some pics this weekend.

I just clicked the photo bucket, is that the 383? The truck looks awsome man. I wished I had the cash to redo all of mine at once. But I'll have to wait on that part.

[pig rig]

Originally Posted by 78BO

Only had it for 2 hrs and I've already seen something. There is a note that says not to run a vacume advace on here. Why would that be? And don't that mean I will not be able to use the kick down gear in my tranny? If so that will suck!

because the cam is not creating enough vacume to advance the timing and you should beable to use the kick down

[71STPSDE]

Originally Posted by 78BO

I just clicked the photo bucket, is that the 383? The truck looks awsome man. I wished I had the cash to redo all of mine at once. But I'll have to wait on that part.

Depending on which picture you were looking at. The 71 C10 has 377. I don't have any pics of the new 383 yet in the 86. Here is a pic of the 86. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=780 I just paid off the truck and figured it was time to start fixing it up. The engine was just wore out. I replaced almost everything under the hood. I got the GM serpetine system with A/C, flowtech coated headers, hi-torque starter, new clutch, 454 aluminum raditor. Then I also am redoing the interior at the same time. GM dash, dakota digital guages, all new hardware on the doors, new weatherstripping, new bumpers and ect...
It was supposed to be just a motor swap but turned into a small resto job. The paint is a 6 out 10. Hopefully next week I'll out on the streets terrorizing the young kids in there imports.

[71STPSDE]

As promised here is the pic of my 383 exactly like yours. Hope you get yours in real soon also. I can't wait to hear ithttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=780

[78BO]

Originally Posted by 71STPSDE

As promised here is the pic of my 383 exactly like yours. Hope you get yours in real soon also. I can't wait to hear ithttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=780

Aw, come on man, where is the video? I wanted to hear it.

[3r!c84]

Originally Posted by 71STPSDE

As promised here is the pic of my 383 exactly like yours. Hope you get yours in real soon also. I can't wait to hear ithttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=780

man that motor is in the rong truck....it should be in mine lol

[dammitmitchell]

just so you gentlemen know i am currently NOT YOUR FRIEND!
because i am jealous and butt hurt that i do not have shineys.
i will trade rust and a tire and some beer (what's left of the sixer here ) for those motors..
final offer take it or leave it
hehehehhe

[78BO]

Well Im sorry you feel that way. I thought we could be good friends! lol

I found out why they don't want you to use the vacume advance. They just don't want you to advance the timeing more the 36 deg. They say if you do it voids the warranty. I'm going to try and install it all in the next few weeks. Got the trany back this weekend.