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Thanks. That's exactly what I expected to hear. If the AFR is reasonable then it doesn't take much spark to light it. So no need for ultra-hot sparks or multiple ones. If it is lit it is lit.
As for too much power, I know what you mean. The expectation is for my torque to be 550 and the HO to be north of 500. How do you put that to the ground?
My wife is getting tired of me pondering if I will be able to "put 'er to the boards". Considering that Piney maybe had 140 hp with the 302, I have tripled the power I think it is reasonable to ask.
You will be able to "put 'er to the boards", but it may not result in much forward motion in some cases. However, with the torque coming in at higher rev's you shouldn't have too much trouble from a start.
The truck is finally on the road! Here are a few pictures:
I have a few issues I need to fix - mainly the radio, replacement dash doesn't fit quite right on the drivers side as well as some general R&R on drive train parts, dash bezels (paint mainly), etc. I will work on the rest of it over the winter - I have three months of good weather left before she goes into hibernation so I wanted to get some miles on it.
The truck drives awesome and it runs really well. I was figuring the truck would be real squirrely on the road but I would guess with the transmission and tires it stays planted fairly well. I will post more pictures or provide more details if anyone is interested.
Thanks for the kinds words fellas - it is much appreciated.
Now that I have the truck on the road I am really surprised at the number of people that stop and ask questions, do double takes, etc - you would think I was driving a Ferrari or something.
I will upload some videos in the near future - the exhaust note on the truck is spectacular. A long duration cam with quite a bit of overlap makes for some really nice music. Of course 3" true duals helps that a lot.
The truck is finally on the road! Here are a few pictures:
I will upload some videos in the near future - the exhaust note on the truck is spectacular. A long duration cam with quite a bit of overlap makes for some really nice music. Of course 3" true duals helps that a lot.
...and I am glad I did. That is one F-I-N-E looking machine you have there, Chief! I absolutely LOVE the color you chose. I love the classic, strong look of this generation and your truck is a VERY nice example of how tough these trucks can look. Thanks for keeping another Bullnose on the road!
Thanks Lariat. I really appreciate the compliments. It has been parked since the beginning of October so it hasn't been driven since then. Once the thaw happens and the salt is off the road I will post some videos.
The truck is finally on the road! Here are a few pictures:
I have a few issues I need to fix - mainly the radio, replacement dash doesn't fit quite right on the drivers side as well as some general R&R on drive train parts, dash bezels (paint mainly), etc. I will work on the rest of it over the winter - I have three months of good weather left before she goes into hibernation so I wanted to get some miles on it.
The truck drives awesome and it runs really well. I was figuring the truck would be real squirrely on the road but I would guess with the transmission and tires it stays planted fairly well. I will post more pictures or provide more details if anyone is interested.
Eric
How the heck did you get the Wood trim so beautiful?!?! I need to know!! Great looking truck!
05-30-2014, 09:57 PM
