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    Header installation

    Do these manifolds flow similar to headers?
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    Header installation

  3. 794spdcustom

    Header installation

    Do these manifolds flow similar to headers?
  4. 794spdcustom

    Header installation

    Exactly the kind of info I was looking for Catbox. I guess I will just drop the original single exhaust and start plugging away. I have the thick gaskets and ARP header bolts. These area used Facebook marketplace purchase but the part number relates to square bodies so here's hoping! Thanks...
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    Header installation

    Good call on the wires, hadn't really thought of that
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    Header installation

    Thanks Doppleganger, good info. I guess I will just dive in and see where it takes me, and see what if anything needs to be modified. The headers are supposed to be for this style of truck I just didn't know if being a 4 speed makes a difference. Brad
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    Header installation

    Hello all. I am planning to install some headers on my 1979 C10 which has a four speed. Are there any obstacles that I should be aware of? Thanks Brad
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    How quick is your Square?

    Nice truck, Looks like Castrol Raceway?, That track is right around 2300ft above sea level, used to race there for years
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    The transmission I have has three grooves in the input shaft, I believe this denotes a 3.50 first gear.
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Thanks Double dingo, Winter is setting in here so in the next month or so I will yank the engine and tranny. Going to freshen the 350 bolt on the tranny and then see what I run into.
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Thanks for all of your replies fellas. I do have a bellhousing from the Muncie we put in my sons Nova so that is all good. Seems to me the biggest issues may be the crossmember, finding a yolk for the Saginaw, perhaps driveshaft fitment and replacing the tunnel. I have heard that these are...
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Your right, it wont require rocket science, just wanted to ensure I was missing something that others have, exactly why I am relying on some of your expertise to avoid issues when I do the job
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Honestly I have heard different stories from various people, but the consensus is you dont want to throw a bunch more than 300 hp through them. Other than that they are fairly reliable minus a bunch of clutch dumps. I know the three groove is a 3.50 first and believe you are close on the other...
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    The three groove is the one I have found, I believe I have 3.08 gears in the back but have yet to confirm. Sounds like you had that combo dialed in. I know these Saginaws dont like too much power but the muncies and t-10s were like 3 times the price!
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    I seen a really cool shifter in a you tube vid yesterday, would be perfect for the truck I think
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Yes I believe this has the 3.50 (3 grooves on the input shaft) I know they are limited as to how much power can be put through them, i,m going to build a simple 300 ish hp smallblock for it.
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Double Dingo; Thanks for the input, The truck is as much for cruising as it is for any type of work detail. I find the only thing about it that bothers me is the 465. Its cumbersome and really just a three speed with an unusable first gear unless your pulling stumps or something similar. I...
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    Swapping the SM465 for a Car style 4 speed

    Good Morning all; I have a 79 big ten custom with the 465 Muncie 4 speed. I am going to swap out for a car style 4 speed for more cruising functionality and fun factor. I will be rebuilding the stock tired 350 with a goal of right around 300 HP. I'm sure this has been done many times and was...
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    Dash Pad Covers

    Thanks guys; I would definitely trim the curled edges and fill the cracks before starting. Good tips , thanks for the input. Sadly, by the time I even get the Rock auto one here (western Canada) it ends up being around $350 is Can funds
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    Dash Pad Covers

    Thank You for the input, the repro are fairly expensive so I thought I might try. No going to be a show truck, hopefully just a cool driver
  22. 794spdcustom

    Dash Pad Covers

    Has anyone tried the covers that go over the original cracked dash pads. Are they worth tying? Fitment> Thanks Brad
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    Changing the stock manual to a car style four speed

    Good Day folks; I have a 79 big ten custom , 350 4 speed and would like to know if anyone has replaced the original 4 speed to something like a muncie or Borg warner, saginaw car style stick? What all needs to be addressed in a swap such as this? Thanks Brad
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    New To The group

    Here is the 179 Big 10
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    New To The group

    Hello All; New to the group but not to the culture. Recently purchased a 1979 Custom 10 Big 10 Chevrolet truck. In really good condition for the year with the original owner having it until 2015. Also have a 1970 Big Block Monte that I have owned since 1981 and a 1970 Nova, 383 4 speed that I...

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