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Title: Motor
Post by: Blazin on September 15, 2008, 12:54:41 am

Well I need to do a motor swap now. Lost oil pressure today at the bog. Made two more passes, she's toast! ::) Now what to put in ??? I have two great ruining TBI 350s, one has a serpentine belt set up. Would need to get an intake to run a carb. I have a good running 400 in a driving 1 ton pickup, but the frame and cab are rusted bad. And I have a running 454 but could use cam, lifters, timing chain, & for good messure an oil pump. Would also have to buy new headers. The small block swap I already have a brand new in the box pair of headers.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: gerardo0367 on September 15, 2008, 01:15:44 am

I would go big block  ;D

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Post by: 78 Chevyrado on September 15, 2008, 01:24:56 am

Mud trucks like big blocks ;D

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Post by: JJSZABO on September 15, 2008, 07:20:29 am

Big Block ;)

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Post by: Novadiecast on September 15, 2008, 10:59:14 am

Although the big block would be cool. I think the mud likes those RPM's so I would be concerned with a stock big block. A stocker type small block will handle the RPM's you might need to pull through the mud!!

That being said, I like the big block just watch the tack a little closer.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: Blazin on September 15, 2008, 11:57:24 am

We shall see, just pondering. probably end up with another small block for now to keep things on the cheap! The Dana 60, 14 bolt, & the 44"s did awesome

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: VileZambonie on September 15, 2008, 12:12:18 pm

I would just run one of the 350's since you already have everything it'll be a cut and dry swap.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: bob77 on September 15, 2008, 12:32:09 pm

Find yourself a good 250!    :D

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Post by: Captkaos on September 15, 2008, 12:56:10 pm

drill out an aluminum intake to fit the TBI setup and swap one of the 350's in.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: Blazin on September 15, 2008, 04:48:38 pm

Ive got a 292, but it needs to be rebuilt!!!!!!

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: Lt.Del on September 15, 2008, 11:04:33 pm

Quote

Find yourself a good 250!   

 :D, yeah, Bob, and give him your carb for it.  ;D

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: bob77 on September 16, 2008, 09:55:23 am

Yeah. That carb could use a little love. The float looks like a kevlar vest that has been shot at 3 or 4 times. The new one should be in this afternoon. So, barring any unforseen circumstances, the 77 should be back on the road tonight.
I hate to disappoint, but I do have to turn the monojet in for the core return. I'm sure Blazin will be terribly disappointed. :D

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: lowbucktruck on September 17, 2008, 07:47:30 am

I vote for one of the 350 motors, Blazin.  Parts are cheap!!!

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Post by: bigkountry on September 17, 2008, 02:41:05 pm

400 all the way!

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Post by: DnStClr on September 17, 2008, 11:16:24 pm

I don't get near mud so what do I know- but I would go for the torque maker 400 or 454 BB. 

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: Blazin on September 18, 2008, 12:32:23 am

Picked up an intake last night to swap the TBI motor to carb. All I need now is filters, intake caskets, and several hours.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: JJSZABO on September 18, 2008, 07:33:24 am

Quote from: Blazin on September 18, 2008, 12:32:23 am

intake caskets

Intake caskets???  :D :D

Are we killing intakes now? :D

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: frogman68 on September 18, 2008, 07:34:51 am

Quote from: JJSZABO on September 18, 2008, 07:33:24 am

Quote from: Blazin on September 18, 2008, 12:32:23 am

intake caskets

Intake caskets???  :D :D

Are we killing intakes now? :D

I think it has to do with Felx Plate :)

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