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Aug 24, 2004 | 03:42 AM

robert74

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Just bought a.....

I just bought a 1970 Ford pickup. 429 v8 (just rebuilt)(swapped off of an old 11second mach1) , 12.5:1 pistons ,roller rockers, edlebrock intake manifold , holly 850 2brrl carb.....this weekend im adding a complete msd ignition set. I'm also planning within the next couple of weeks an aluminum radiator , silicon hoses , oil cooler ,180 degree stat,electric water pump, 140 amp alternator, and cold air induction.....anyone have any suggestions,tips,advice , i am all ears. Oh yeah and its a 5 speed.

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Rob
Miami

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Aug 24, 2004 | 08:09 PM

WilliamPC

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I have no answers for you but must say that your truck should really move. Why the H.O. alternator? Good luck!

Aug 24, 2004 | 10:15 PM

gater1970100

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make sure your brakes are ready for that kind of power, tis better to go slow and be able to stop than go 160 and hit a damn tree

Aug 25, 2004 | 02:32 AM

thesprocket26

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From: South Central Boise

What 5 speed is it? I have about the same setup but use a C6. I think a 5 would be fun! Maybe swap for a 4barrel carb and manifold? And throw on some headers! Weeeeee!

Aug 26, 2004 | 05:46 PM

Faithful Old Road Dog

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Is this a truck you plan on using at the track? Just curious because of the high compression usually likes more octane than pump gas. Is the 850 2 barrel something new? That must have some massive venturis!

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