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  1. Green79Scottsdale

    Poll -Would doing a LS swap in a CLEAN 1987 V10 INCREASE to DECREASE VALUE?

    Very clean, and sharp! I would say stick with the original parts, especially if you are not after having gobs more power. Working with the traditional sbc platform is still plenty reliable for many more years. It's not like all SBC's suddenly became totally unreliable when the LS platform...
  2. Green79Scottsdale

    Old77's 1989 S10 tinkering project

    I purposely stay away from this thread because it just makes me look for one for myself... thanks buddy. There are no clean S10's here in Michigan.
  3. Green79Scottsdale

    Header/Exhaust thoughts

    I always say that if you can fit LT's, to run those. I do understand going to shorty's for clearance and/or fitment issues. For instance, my buddy Zach has a 5.3 swapped 76 Camaro. It started with LT's, but he recently swapped to shorty's so he wouldn't drag the collector flanges on the...
  4. Green79Scottsdale

    Header/Exhaust thoughts

    Do a dive into youtube. Search for dyno header results, or something along those lines. You will find, in regards to a SBC, long tubes will produce more low RPM torque. I cringed the other day when I saw a video on Summit Racing's site stating shorty's made more low rpm torque. No, they...
  5. Green79Scottsdale

    Header/Exhaust thoughts

    Long tubes are going to give more low end than shorty's. With a cam and heads in the future, go long tube.
  6. Green79Scottsdale

    Header/Exhaust thoughts

    Hedman 69830 by chance??
  7. Green79Scottsdale

    Bob from Montana here!

    Welcome from Bob in Michigan!
  8. Green79Scottsdale

    Syndicate Dakota Digital vs Classic Instrument Gauges

    Is the Syndicate version of these gauges cheaper than the standard Dakota gauges?
  9. Green79Scottsdale

    1986 SUB C20: 350 LT9 engine improvement

    Vortec heads, or any similar upgraded heads, and a matching cam. Watch the beginning of this video. They took a 190hp crate motor, which is basically what you have, and added Vortec heads and a cam.
  10. Green79Scottsdale

    350 SBC Headers

    You don't necessarily have to change your starter. Most headers allow clearance around the starter, but the headers do end up very close, and can be more prone to heat soaking your starter. A heat shield can alleviate that problem. And even though your original starter is working awesome, the...
  11. Green79Scottsdale

    72-older SBC ram horn manifolds on a 73-up?

    You are right. Due to the fact 73-87 trucks never came from the factory with rams horn manifolds, no manufacturer would ever make a kit for that specific application haha. But it doesn't take a genius to know that, does it...
  12. Green79Scottsdale

    Dyno do’s and Dyno don’ts

    I understand the logic behind your thinking... but I personally do not believe that logic to hold water. Until someone comes along with numbers showing the stress put on your engine in a vehicle versus on the dyno, I simply can not believe it. What your logic is basically saying, IMO, is that...
  13. Green79Scottsdale

    Dyno do’s and Dyno don’ts

    The dyno itself is not hard on the motor. Where you get into problems is with the tune on the engine. The dyno operator should ask about your combo so he will know what to watch for, I feel specifically about the cam and valve springs, so he gets a good idea of what rpm to cut off at. Dyno...
  14. Green79Scottsdale

    So Does Everyone HATE This Steering Wheel?

    Didnt read anything.... I like mine. No intention of changing it.
  15. Green79Scottsdale

    Re-gear talk again 4.10 or 4.56

    I agree with both of those guys. 4.56 should also take some strain off the 700, in addition to the pros shiftpro pointed out.
  16. Green79Scottsdale

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I made sure mine was still tucked safely away in it's winter hibernation spot, while I took the kids snowmobiling.
  17. Green79Scottsdale

    Headers and Exhaust

    Not Squarebody specific, no. I have Hedman #69830 saved in my Summit wishlist. Elite Heavy-Duty as mentioned. Saw them on a square a couple of years ago at the local car show. Talked with the guy and he loved everything about them.
  18. Green79Scottsdale

    20% + increase in fuel mileage!

    Back in the day... the year 1999... a co-worker bought a brand new 1500HD with a 350 and 3.42 gears. He managed 12mpg. After about 6 months of ownership he was quite disappointed because another co-worker had a 1998 2500 with a 454 and 4.10 combo, and he was getting 14mpg.
  19. Green79Scottsdale

    72-older SBC ram horn manifolds on a 73-up?

    Yes, I know.
  20. Green79Scottsdale

    72-older SBC ram horn manifolds on a 73-up?

    Both Hooker and Dynomax have 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust kits for 75 C20 trucks, available everywhere those brands are sold. Hooker #16622 Dynomax #89006
  21. Green79Scottsdale

    72-older SBC ram horn manifolds on a 73-up?

    Are you guys putting these on modified engines?
  22. Green79Scottsdale

    For your absorption and contemplation I bring you a rumination of the reverie of burnt cats on toast

    No engine wants back pressure. Stop believing that damn lie. If there is back pressure that means your exhaust is not fully exiting and thus making your intake charge less. Start thinking in terms of scavenging. Exhaust pulses pulling the next one downstream. Think two stroke engine...
  23. Green79Scottsdale

    S10 and G body brakes

    ^^^ These smart guys confirmed what I thought. Listen to them.
  24. Green79Scottsdale

    1973 Camper Special,Stepside,Dooley

    The ad says it was recently "restored", so I figured 3,213 miles since the "restore". I loved that they claim the short wheelbase from the regular cab and stepside makes pulling a long trailer easier... what the muther f***ing hell?
  25. Green79Scottsdale

    S10 and G body brakes

    Stock G-body brakes are no better than stock S10 brakes. In fact, the G-body crowd seems to use later S10 or Blazer spindles as a swap. IIRC, the early 2000 caliper/spindle package is considered the best budget upgrade, as it uses "stock" parts that should be readily available. It's been a...

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