Anybody out there with a hot engine in 3/4-ton pickup?

Big O Dave · May 28, 2001

I have a '76 C20 with an AFR 190-headed 350 in it. It's very sneaky, with its assorted dents, needed paint job and fiberglass shell. Some people find it very surprising.

How about you?

Big O Dave

May 28, 2001

I used to own a '73 w/ a 454 in it. It would run like a scalded dog!

It finally just rusted away.

Kania2k1 · May 28, 2001

I don't have a 3/4 ton, but I've got a 1970 C10 that has a massive camper shell on the back, and some UGLY white wall tires. Looks like a truck an 80 year old man would drive. Just started the engine mods, but **** if it won't lite 'em up whenever I need it. Great solid truck!

76BBSub · June 7, 2001

Does a '76 Suburban that's all original on the exterior count? All I've done is add an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, DynoMax ceramic coated headers, 2-1/2" exhaust through DynoMax super turbos with a crossover, Accel HEI components and recurve kit, and rebuilt and tweaked the carb.

Oh yeah, and for handling I've got a beefed up front sway bar and added a rear, running on Michelin SUV tires with Monroe Reflex SUV shocks.

I've posted here about a particularly embarrassed, multi-sticker Honda CRX that got a brief look at my taillights....have surprised more than a few folks...

Someday there will be a hotter cam and probably some light head work, but it runs too well now to bother yanking the engine, plus it's my daily driver.

Sound like a hot 3/4 ton ya got there, ever take her to the strip?

Jeff