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Old 11-14-2008, 10:32 PM   #151
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

Quote: Originally Posted by dropped4doorblaze
does anybody know where to get a brake booster that can mount under the body?? but i already ditched the big block idea i measured and the control arm will hit way before it lays out i will hit the head before it lays also but still having a clean fire wall would be sick!
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

post pics after its in
Old 11-16-2008, 12:04 AM   #153
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

I'm trying to find out how tall of a intake he used on his truck. I need to see how tall of one I can use if I do everything the same way he did.
Old 11-16-2008, 01:47 AM   #154
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

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Thanks for the pictures. Do you know if any other steering boxes will work. I have one that is from another car, not sure what car. I do have the numbers off it at home I could give you if you could tell me if it would work or not. My truck does not have power steering now and I will upgrade before putting the motor in.

Any advice would be great. I'm looking for a cheap box.
The power steering box on mine is a stock S-10 unit. I would say use a stock PS unit. The intake that is on there is a Eldebrock Performer. It could have been shorter to help the carb clear the hood.
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Thank you. I'm thinking about keeping the stock intake but I do like the looks of an aftermartket intake and the extra power would be nice.
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

do a tunal(sp) ram lol thats what i was gunna doon my big block and still might do it one my small block lol
Old 11-18-2008, 09:48 AM   #157
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I would but that won't fit under the hood. I want to keep the hood on and uncut.
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lol i cant wait till i get to cut a big hole in my hood ahh its gunna be sweet lol only thing is when i get to body work and paint im gunna have to have 1 big cowl hood and i hate big cowl hoods. man i wish i could do the big block everybody puts 350s in s10s ugg i want to be different
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I'm going to do it like the OP and not cut a hole or put a need hood on. It will all be under the hood. You should do it!
Old 11-21-2008, 02:17 PM   #160
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Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.
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that is absolutly beutiful i only wish i had enough money to put i bigger engine in my truck
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Lemons makes BBC s10 header FYI
Old 12-02-2008, 03:42 PM   #163
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Yeah but I can't pay $1400 for the headers. I think I'm going to make some custom headers for this project.
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Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe?
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Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter
Do you know where I can get low cost header pipe?
http://store.racing-solutions.org/

This is where i get all my tubing from.

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Old 12-05-2008, 07:38 PM   #166
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Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!!
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Hey tim new to this site.The first thing that I found had to be your truck man I must say that this thing brings back alot of memories.I built a 1991 s10 bbc back in 1992 cruised that thing and raced every weekend I did manage to keep the stock hood also by moving the radiator to the bed with twin 12" electric fans you would not believe the space that freed up in the bay.When you get ready to sell that thing be sure to keep me in mind I would make sure if got into the mags that I would let everyone know just who built the beast.Boy you got me wanting to build another one!!!!!!!
Thanks for the props. I will do, not sure at the moment what I want to do about letting the truck go. Its too much fun to drive.

I don't think I will do another BB one myself, small block is too easy nowadays.
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might be a viable solution to some for cleareance. though expensive
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories
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Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.
i did make them myself just by piecing together various bends, they are basicly the same location as the sanderson small block headers, just reworked for the spread-port pattern and for larger tubes.
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Re: 1st Gen Bigblock Installation

really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.
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Really nice BB s10, I used to have a black 84 standard cab just like that with the gutless 2.8L, man it takes me back. It was my parts runner for my 83 kingcab during the 350 conv. Too bad I totalled that little truck, I might have done something cool with it. Anyhow, I love how you kept it really stock looking, even that massive engine you dropped in looks factory installed. Great job man! Your s10 is one of the best looking 1st gen I've seen.
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nice,,i luv the 1st gen trucks
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WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me
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WOW Tim thats a great truck I am basing my truck after yours and thanks for the extra pics you sent me
No problem, I hope they help. E-mail me if you need anything. I am not on here much.
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that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible
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Quote: Originally Posted by v8-85sdime
that is how i would of done it to... dude it looks incredible
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