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Plunkett · 01-22-2012, 07:14 PM

I've had a couple of projects in the past but never gone as far as putting a motor in a truck. I came up with how I want to build the engine for my truck and I'd like some input on the combo. First off, the truck is a 1972 chevy c10, 2wd, th350 tranny, 12bolt with a 3.73 rearend and 29" tall tires. My direction with this truck is to have something fun to drive that's pretty quick at the same time. I might occasionally take it to the drag strip if I get a wild hair but it will mostly just be a weekend toy. I will list the combo that I want to use on this engine, please feel free to give any thoughts on any of the parts used.

406 sbc
I'm looking to run 9.5-10.1 compression
Patriot 64cc aluminum freedom series heads
Comp cams Extreme energy 274h hydralic flat tappet cam
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold
Holley 750cfm vacuum secondary carb
1.5 roller rocker arms

The truck already has long tube headers with dual 2.5" exhaust.

If I left out any information, please let me know but that's my plan so far. What's everything will work together?

01-22-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
Plunkett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 140	Any thoughts on this? I've had a couple of projects in the past but never gone as far as putting a motor in a truck. I came up with how I want to build the engine for my truck and I'd like some input on the combo. First off, the truck is a 1972 chevy c10, 2wd, th350 tranny, 12bolt with a 3.73 rearend and 29" tall tires. My direction with this truck is to have something fun to drive that's pretty quick at the same time. I might occasionally take it to the drag strip if I get a wild hair but it will mostly just be a weekend toy. I will list the combo that I want to use on this engine, please feel free to give any thoughts on any of the parts used. 406 sbc I'm looking to run 9.5-10.1 compression Patriot 64cc aluminum freedom series heads Comp cams Extreme energy 274h hydralic flat tappet cam Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold Holley 750cfm vacuum secondary carb 1.5 roller rocker arms The truck already has long tube headers with dual 2.5" exhaust. If I left out any information, please let me know but that's my plan so far. What's everything will work together? __________________ 1987 gmc sierra v1500. 350 tbi, 700r4, 6" sky jacker lift, 15" Mickey Thompson wheels, and 35" bf Goodrich km2 tires.