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    700r4 to t5 swap?

    this is gonna go into a truck that weighs about 35-3700lbs. if they came in an astro van with a curb weight around 4300lbs, I should be safe,right? I mean...the obvious difference would be a v8 vs a v6. but I wont be pounding on it. it wont be a drag truck. no 3k rpm dumps or speed shifting. the...
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    700r4 to t5 swap?

    with the astro bell housing. it has a sbc bolt pattern,the hydraulic setup and you dond need to cut anything with you input shaft(no shims needed either.) or the throw out bearing retainer. makes it a bolt and go kinda deal with out any worry as long as you buy the astro clutch kit to go with it.
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    700r4 to t5 swap?

    ok...im looking at the v6 post 1993 s10 tranny with the astro van bell housing.it has the Camaro gear ratio and will clear my bench seat. I am gonna try to use a hyd setup. what would I need to do to make this work?
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    build specs need input

    yeah. i want stump pulliing low end with ease of maintainence and a light improvement in fuel economy. will be getting new "z28" valve springs,retainers seals and some new rocker arms. will be reusing th pushrods since they show no real sign of bending or odd wear. dont know if im gonna use the...
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    build specs need input

    OK.it will be from 9.2-9.5:1 depending on the gasket I choose. Over all, what do y'all think of the build.
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    build specs need input

    I found a .028 graphite core coated gasket. Would it be OK?
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    build specs need input

    Well,worst case they could be .045 in the hole plus a .030 gasket ,what would that put my compression?
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    build specs need input

    well,i dont have any real way to measure it. but by finger its a bit more than a finger nail worth.lol only way i got to measure something that small. iv found that the average human finger nail is .016" thick. but im pretty sure anything is better than the stock quench. im looking to stay...
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    build specs need input

    this engine willbe going in my 1988 k1500. i will be using the tbi setup.the list 1996 block(not decked) np345 .030 pistons(already in it before i got it.) stock rods stock crank hv oil pump ramjet 350 cam 193 swirl ports 65cc chambers(just want stupid tq numbers) what do...
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    700r4 to t5 swap?

    I found a 4 speed out of a 76 c10....could yall tell me about It before I buy it?
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    700r4 to t5 swap?

    I know it wont hold much. but im looking into a t5 swap into my '84 c10. just want a stick shift and the fun that comes with it. I just don't know which one to use. I know its gonna be a world class. but out of what vehicle? im kinda at a loss here. not used to doin THIS kind of swap.
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    Vortec with TBI?

    Change of plans. Im getting my '88 K1500 back from my uncle this weekend. deal is,the engine is blown. so,seeing as i already have a good vortec on the stand,i figured id just use it. What will i have to do to make the TBI and such bolt onto a vortec 350 long block? I want to use the vortec...
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    Vortec cam upgrade

    I know its literally the same cam they use in the ramjet 350. the only difference between a vortec 350 and a ramjet 350 is this cam and the different fuel injection. seeing as ill be using a carbed intake,headers and this cam...it should be at least the same numbers as this...
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    Vortec cam upgrade

    the cam that my engine came with and the cam im asking about,are both hyd rollers. I would prefer a roller,just for ease of mind. that being said, isnt there some kinda weird rule you have to take into account when figuring ramps of a roller cam?
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    Vortec cam upgrade

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