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    454 with 10 bolt rear end?

    78 k10 long bed, 3 speed with granny.
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    454 with 10 bolt rear end?

    What do you guys think about a 12 bolt holding up to a 383? Am I just going to be spinning that inside tire everywhere I go? Can it take the torque? I don’t plan on doing smoke shows or any extreme off roading.
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    Which crate motor to use

    I am seeing lots of differs manufacturers who seem to be making and engine with the same part number. It’s a 300 hp 350 torque engine, part number Hp99c. It seems to be available under different names though lots of different sources, from summit, jegs, to the local auto parts store. Has...
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    Which crate motor to use

    Thanks guys for the help . I am realizing that a crate engine is not just as easy as buying one and slapping her in. You have all given me some valuable info though! I’ll continue my search! Also, I may have asked this already but what the heck is a “long block”? I keep seeing them listed...
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    Which crate motor to use

    Thanks, I was actually looking at their engines today. Good to know someone’s had good luck with them!
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    Which crate motor to use

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    Which crate motor to use

    Thanks for the info
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    Which crate motor to use

    I was thinking of having a local shop rebuild my original 78 engine that came with the truck. I think I want to start fresh though. The harmonic balancer moves in and out when the clutch is pressed down. I think there is a very good chance that things have been scored beyond repair. The main...
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    Which crate motor to use

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    Which crate motor to use

    hi all! I’m thinking of replacing my tired old 78 k10 350 with a new crate motor. Any thoughts on a good engine to use? I’m looking for an economical, well built engine with more power than my old engine. It looks like jegs sells a well built replacement engine but the reviews say that lots...
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    starter heat shield...aluminum or blanket?

    I just wrapped my starter with a heat blanket. Didn’t do anything, except maybe help the cool down time before the starter works again. Not very good at all. But if a starter is bad, ya can’t fix it with a blanket! Next I’m thinking about an upgrade to either a new mini starter, or a higher...
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    starter heat shield...aluminum or blanket?

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    starter heat shield...aluminum or blanket?

    What is a hot start?
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    I found the perfect headers for 67/86 C10 K20

    Great to know! Thanks for posting!
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    New member here. 78 k10

    Well, I thought I’d leave an update here. I’ve been reading up on the edelbrock carb. Seems easy to work on at least. I’ve still got a “surge” chugging along at low rpm. Goes away as soon as I give it any gas. I’ve replaced plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor, fuel filter, exhaust manifold...
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