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Offline RedEightySix

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2010, 05:25:22 pm »
I would highly advise against 2.73 gears if you're driving around town. 3.73 is what I have in my truck and I love them, that is with a 700R4, 2400 stall and an eaton locker in the rear. 2.73's were WAYY to sluggish for me, couldn't even power brake it.
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Offline greatdane

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2010, 07:56:26 pm »
The plan is for 3.73s but I am cashed out for now! I will get different gears soon after I get it running. I am not sure if they are 2.73 or not can you tell by the vin#?
« Last Edit: July 02, 2010, 07:58:42 pm by greatdane »
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Offline Lt.Del

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2010, 08:20:56 pm »
with 2.73 and an OD trans, you could break 200mph top end, but, it would take 3 days to get there.
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Offline greatdane

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2010, 09:52:00 pm »
Here it is better late than never!!!! Shipped today! I should get it tue or wed.....
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Offline 74k20

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2010, 10:50:39 pm »
Very nice looking motor.  Congrats on getting this resolved. 

Question, is the paint inside the head exhaust ports along with the water pump and fuel pump?  Are all the exposed threads also painted? 

Don't really matter, maybe I waist way too much time masking stuff off.  Looking at the pictures makes me drool. and want to do another detail on mine.

Again, looks nice. ;D

MJ
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2010, 02:10:20 am »
Im glad Uncle Rico put the fear into the engine builder!
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #21 on: July 03, 2010, 03:45:27 am »
godddd are you going to finish those tots ???
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Offline RedEightySix

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2010, 10:18:24 pm »
Quote from: SgtDel on July 02, 2010, 08:20:56 pm
with 2.73 and an OD trans, you could break 200mph top end, but, it would take 3 days to get there.

I guess that would explain why my 700R4 would never go into over drive when i had my 2.73's.
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Offline greatdane

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Re: 355 problem
« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2010, 04:29:42 pm »
I got the engine today it looks as good as the pictures! I will be putting it in the truck Saturday!!!
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