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Offline copperhead

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my setup any good?
« on: October 21, 2013, 09:27:32 AM »
Hi guys new to the forum I've been trying to build up my Chevy for awhile and finally started. I've got a 350 with vortec 906 cast heads, comp cams ex262 cam,  pro comp shootout single plane intake, double roller timing chain and am getting a Holley 650 double pumper with mechanical secondaries. I'm trying to find info on a 4 speed swap to a super t10 Saginaw or muncie but can't find any info any help would be great. Especially if you've done it thanks!

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Re: my setup any good?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2013, 10:00:00 AM »
Thought I would add it's an 82 3/4 ton long bed stepside.

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Re: my setup any good?
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2013, 10:08:57 AM »
what trans is in it now?  what is your rear end gear?
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2013, 10:24:21 AM »
It's got a th400 in it now. I'm not sure on the rearend it's got a red cover?  How would I tell with counting teeth?

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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2013, 10:45:21 AM »
If you remove the cover there is the 2 numbers printed on the edge of the ring gear.  For example there might be a 40/13, divide it out and that is a 3.07.  The 3/4 is a lot of truck to get moving with a T10.  A Muncie M21 close ratio would be about the best for a non-Overdrive in a low hump cab.  The end result is a 1:1 ratio same as the TH400 My $.02
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2013, 11:13:31 AM »
I understand but I just enjoy driving a manual.

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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2013, 04:49:22 PM »
I understand the fun factor.  You also want one that will hold up if you need to use it as a truck.  I prefer manual transmissions myself
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2013, 07:04:42 PM »
Exactly I actually got to looking at the nv3500/4500 swaps and like the idea. I'm in the military and live in the dorms so don't really have anywhere to work(new base).

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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2013, 10:24:45 PM »
The NV4500 will require so cab floor surgery is what I have been told.  I've personally seen the NV3500 in low hump cabs but they won't hold up if you do a lot of hauling loads.  I guess how deep is your pockets is the name of the game. 
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2013, 07:44:38 AM »
This truck isn't used for hauling anymore and won't be. Trying to make a nice little hot rod

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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2013, 12:31:50 PM »
LOL reading your thread reminds me of living on base and going to a new post. I used to spend hours on my time off just driving the back and side roads looking for truck parts. Met a lot of nice people that way....good luck with your project
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2013, 04:17:56 PM »
Thank you and that's exactly what I've been doing already met some nice people.I paid 500 for the truck and got it out of a field. Got it running and found the stepside bed in another field for 550. It's a wood bed and I replaced it with tongue and grooove treated boards. Looks pretty nice. I plan on a manual tranny swap, paint and a 4/6 drop. That's about it.