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Thread: 540 BB in C10?? What sould I do?

Started 1 month, 1 week ago by logan91k
Hi guys, I have a Chevrolet BB 540 standing around in my garage (used to be for my el camino project, but I cancelled that one). I also have some traction bars and could get a transmission with transbrake. My 1980 Chevy C10 could really use a new engine, but I'm afraid the 540 could be a bit... well... over the top. So my 2 options are: 1. Get the 540 in the C10, add the ...
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asphaltburner replied 3 months, 1 week ago
20% off Classic Industries Sale Yo! So this has always worked on the Camaro forum,...20% off on Classic Industries stuff. I've nothing I need right now, how about you? PM me. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

HOOPTY67 replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics Well we spent the day in Ft. Worth visiting a few friends that wish to remain nameless after they helped me with a new addition to the '73. I needed to inject a little humor into this trip after the soul-crushing 16 hour drive from Phoenix and when i saw a guy selling these on the side ...

nlped replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics That is some funny stuff!!! __________________ '87 GMC SWB...aka "BOB" '79 CJ-5 w/ 5.0 FI...14yrs and still strong '86 Mustang GT 'vert...ongoing money hole

Dooley replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: 1984 Chevrolet K3500 Ebay QUOTE=TwoFiftyShifter;3493776]What? They didn't even come with cummins in them.... That's like saying if only it had a fiberglass flip front end. [/quote] You could buy light duty GM trucks with Cummins engines in them in the 80's. You could order your new truck from the dealer with a Cummins ...

85Bowtie replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: Square body on GearzTV Quote: Originally Posted by 79gmcc15 Also Anyone remember Copperhead? it looks like to me he knows how to do quality work. The wheels and tires on that look a hell of alot better than on the '73 he just did IMO. ...

60ratrod replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: Cam cost? yeah i would definitely download the camquest software. its free and gives you plenty of choices. and i would also get a comp cams full kit. they don't cost more than $400 and they give you everything that you need to install and run the cam, except for the gaskets. ...

PRUNEDA replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: Here are 2 trucks Iv owned. 87 and 85 Nice trucks, my vote goes for the black one.

PRUNEDA replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: Found a Scottsdale It sure is a nice one, I've also seen green interiors.

BIG KRIS replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Brought my 83 shoebox home to try and get some work done under the hood this week while im on vacaton.

AirMale replied 3 months, 1 week ago
Re: BBC in a 73 hooker #2455 also avaiable in stainless __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

 

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