Thanks for all the detailed info! The truck does have 3.73 gears but with 33x12.50’s I’m sure it knocks the gearing back considerably. I’m not looking for a 500hp sbc. Just something that sounds decent and runs good. Guessing less than 350 hp for a reliable daily driver. When I do end up...
Motor runs excellent, was replaced in early 2000s with a 350 crate engine 195hp. Was thinking about doing like Gmck25 said. Set of good heads/vortec, cam, intake, headers and maybe reuse qjet carb for now. What would be good cam specs for some low end torque and have a decent lope at idle?
I use to have a set up like that as well and it done fine too. The 85 I have now has a 700r with a stock 350 and qjet carb. Like 195hp. Just not pleased with it.
Hey guys, first post here. My question is what will be good hp/torque numbers for a 85 GMC Sierra1500 short bed 4x4. I want something that can be daily driven a few times a week, maybe a longer trip here and there. Will probably be running the Holley Sniper efi system but wanted some input for a...