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53 Jimmy · 11-12-2013, 12:47 PM

here' mine its a 228 havent done anything yet other than get it to run... all she needed was fresh gas .. I used a one gallon jug and she fired right up ... its been sitting since 92

53 Jimmy · 11-12-2013, 12:50 PM

other side

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-12-2013, 03:14 PM

Gonna keep her JImmy, or swap in something else?

I think I'd almost feel obligated to keep a good runnign straight six if my truck came with the original. Sort of a place of honor for a 60+ year old motor that has stood the test of time.

53 Jimmy · 11-12-2013, 03:35 PM

Im keepin her all jimmy .... would love to find a 270 or 302

53 Jimmy · 11-13-2013, 04:11 PM

I was wondering if a mid 60's GMC V6 would fit ... that would be different

diceman50 · 11-13-2013, 10:35 PM

Here's my 235 with EFI.

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**TJ's Chevy** · 11-13-2013, 10:42 PM

Nice 235!

1project2many · 11-14-2013, 09:11 AM

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I was wondering if a mid 60's GMC V6 would fit ... that would be different

Yes it would. There are plenty of versions of that engine around so a guy could make something pretty interesting. They were always lousy on fuel economy but I wonder if retrofitting modern EFI and spark control would make a big difference. Just remember to run 3/4 ton truck suspension as those blocks aren't light.

NEWFISHER · 11-14-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by diceman50

Here's my 235 with EFI.

Attachment 1174525

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that's soooooo KOOL!

55dude · 11-17-2013, 03:38 AM

Bet that injected 235 runs smooth!

Brendan in the "Fort · 11-18-2013, 02:53 PM

OK I am a newbie here.

What does AD an TF truck style mean.

Were can you get those Fenton carbs?

Thanks

maxdog51 · 11-18-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan in the "Fort

OK I am a newbie here.

What does AD an TF truck style mean.

Were can you get those Fenton carbs?

Thanks

AD = Advanced Design
TF = Task Force

Fenton Goodies
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/300995836716?lpid=82

maxdog51 · 11-18-2013, 03:01 PM

Fyi

diceman50 · 11-18-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan in the "Fort

OK Were can you get those Fenton carbs?

Do you mean these?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...mentid=1174525

If so they are actually throttle bodies for an electronic fuel injection system. They were sold by Retrotec. Unfortunately they are no longer available. ( I am looking for some more ) The Fenton you see is on the exhaust manifold.

Hogger54 · 11-18-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm just in the tear down stages right now with my 235. I've got the 848 head. Going with Fenton dual carb intake with my two Rochester B's. Fenton headers out to glasspacks. Got an HEI distributor from a '78 Nova, and alternator for the 12v conversion.
I can't wait to get her up and running. I did finish the valve cover.

Brendan in the "Fort · 11-18-2013, 08:11 PM

Thanks so much Gents.

How much extra power can you get out of the upgrades ?

I thought my 235 had a built in governer ?

eagleuh1 · 11-18-2013, 09:49 PM

Not a single hopped up GM 6, or at least prettied up engine in the whole house? Looking for ideas for mine. Gotta get my Christmas wish list made up soon.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-19-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Not a single hopped up GM 6, or at least prettied up engine in the whole house?...

Really Dude? The thread is only TWO pages and you couldn't bother to go back and look at one page before criticizing?!

kraz88 · 11-20-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hogger54

I can't wait to get her up and running. I did finish the valve cover.

The valve cover came out nice. What did you use to paint the lettering?

eagleuh1 · 11-20-2013, 06:21 AM

My apologies. But I wasn't criticizing. Hmmm.

eagleuh1 · 11-20-2013, 06:28 AM

Diceman50, what are you using to control your fuel injection? Is it megasquirt? Thinking about going with a modern throttle body injection setup on mine. Thanks. Jim

diceman50 · 11-20-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Diceman50, what are you using to control your fuel injection? Is it megasquirt? Thinking about going with a modern throttle body injection setup on mine. Thanks. Jim

Jim, I am very fortunate to have a good friend who knows his way around a lot of the GM computers. We are using a 7749 unit. One of the objectives of this project was to use as many OEM components as possible to make it easy to access replacement parts from anywhere. Following is a link to a build thread on the Stovebolt if you are interested.
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...=612279&page=1

Hogger54 · 11-20-2013, 06:15 PM

I'm hoping the lettering lasts with the heat. I ended up using a Krylon paint pen, but I'm thinking I may have to fix it in the future.

eagleuh1 · 11-21-2013, 06:59 AM

Thanks Diceman. Lot of interesting reading. Gonna head out to the junkyard this week. I have HP Tuners so might go with something I can access with it. Hogger54, the valve cover came out very nice. Whats the blue you used?

Hogger54 · 11-21-2013, 12:38 PM

Thanks, I used Krylon X Metals. It's supposed to create kind of an anodized look. Doesn't really look anodized to me, just a bright metallic blue, which is what I wanted. I couldn't find a bright metallic blue engine paint, so this is the route I took.
They have a special primer that I used with it, and it's supposed to be pretty heat resistant. We'll see.

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53 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 29	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? here' mine its a 228 havent done anything yet other than get it to run... all she needed was fresh gas .. I used a one gallon jug and she fired right up ... its been sitting since 92 Attached Images

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53 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 29	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? other side Attached Images

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Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Gonna keep her JImmy, or swap in something else? I think I'd almost feel obligated to keep a good runnign straight six if my truck came with the original. Sort of a place of honor for a 60+ year old motor that has stood the test of time. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

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53 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 29	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Im keepin her all jimmy .... would love to find a 270 or 302

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53 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 29	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? I was wondering if a mid 60's GMC V6 would fit ... that would be different

11-13-2013, 10:35 PM	#31
diceman50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 203	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Here's my 235 with EFI.

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TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Nice 235! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

11-17-2013, 03:38 AM	#35
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Bet that injected 235 runs smooth!

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Brendan in the "Fort Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Qu'Appelle, SK Posts: 17	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? OK I am a newbie here. What does AD an TF truck style mean. Were can you get those Fenton carbs? Thanks

11-18-2013, 03:01 PM	#38
maxdog51 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 105	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Fyi Attached Images

11-18-2013, 05:38 PM	#40
Hogger54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 284	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? I'm just in the tear down stages right now with my 235. I've got the 848 head. Going with Fenton dual carb intake with my two Rochester B's. Fenton headers out to glasspacks. Got an HEI distributor from a '78 Nova, and alternator for the 12v conversion. I can't wait to get her up and running. I did finish the valve cover. __________________ My '54 3600 build. My '63 GMC build

11-18-2013, 08:11 PM	#41
Brendan in the "Fort Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Qu'Appelle, SK Posts: 17	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Thanks so much Gents. How much extra power can you get out of the upgrades ? I thought my 235 had a built in governer ?

11-18-2013, 09:49 PM	#42
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Not a single hopped up GM 6, or at least prettied up engine in the whole house? Looking for ideas for mine. Gotta get my Christmas wish list made up soon.

11-20-2013, 06:21 AM	#45
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? My apologies. But I wasn't criticizing. Hmmm.

11-20-2013, 06:28 AM	#46
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Diceman50, what are you using to control your fuel injection? Is it megasquirt? Thinking about going with a modern throttle body injection setup on mine. Thanks. Jim



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11-20-2013, 06:15 PM	#48
Hogger54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 284	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? I'm hoping the lettering lasts with the heat. I ended up using a Krylon paint pen, but I'm thinking I may have to fix it in the future. __________________ My '54 3600 build. My '63 GMC build

11-21-2013, 06:59 AM	#49
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Thanks Diceman. Lot of interesting reading. Gonna head out to the junkyard this week. I have HP Tuners so might go with something I can access with it. Hogger54, the valve cover came out very nice. Whats the blue you used?

11-21-2013, 12:38 PM	#50
Hogger54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 284	Re: Anybody here with tricked out chevy 6 cylinders? Thanks, I used Krylon X Metals. It's supposed to create kind of an anodized look. Doesn't really look anodized to me, just a bright metallic blue, which is what I wanted. I couldn't find a bright metallic blue engine paint, so this is the route I took. They have a special primer that I used with it, and it's supposed to be pretty heat resistant. We'll see. __________________ My '54 3600 build. My '63 GMC build

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