Re: big cube daily driver build

dfree383 on Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:59 am

If the bottom end only needs Rings and Bearings thats probably a great way to go for the $$.

IMO induction and Exhaust are where you will also get a big return on the $$ Spent.

rmcomprandy on Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:17 am

jesse wrote:maybe a better option is to rebuild it
save the money i would have spent on a stroker deal and stick some cash into
fuel system upgrades and head and intake work?

"BETTER" is a personal choice; whatever YOU think will get it closer the the end result you're looking to get.

Lem Evans on Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:04 am

res0rli9 wrote:[quote="jbozzelle"]Look at the truck engine build Lem posted in the Engine Build section. Is your truck mass air or speed density? Both can work with aftermarket stuff, but I think the mass air stuff is easier to hop up. I may be wrong though.

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Yes, Lem do you have an update on that engine, hows it run, and what kinda gas milage Smile

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I talked to the owner yesterday...he's real happy with it. 9-12 mpg he said. He also said it runs nice and cool...stock radiator and FRPP aluminium water pump.

res0rli9 on Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:58 pm

Lem Evans wrote:
res0rli9 wrote:[quote="jbozzelle"]Look at the truck engine build Lem posted in the Engine Build section. Is your truck mass air or speed density? Both can work with aftermarket stuff, but I think the mass air stuff is easier to hop up. I may be wrong though.
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Yes, Lem do you have an update on that engine, hows it run, and what kinda gas milage

I talked to the owner yesterday...he's real happy with it. 9-12 mpg he said. He also said it runs nice and cool...stock radiator and FRPP aluminium water pump. [/quote]

Thanks Lem for the update, 9-12 mpg is the same as my 466 in 76 150 crue cab got with 3:25 rear. so Id say thats good mil.