My winter project

[dave89iroc]

I figured with the other project threads, I should post mine up.

Here is the truck, a 94 Z71 that i bought for $450, no rust, cracked block(and bad fuel pump, and bad window regulator, and cracked radiator, lol).

here are the engine specs

355 SBC
Dart Iron Eagle 200cc/72cc 2.05/1.60
7/16 studs, guide plates/hardened PRs, CC pro mags
factory steel crank, 5.7 PM rods
KB hyper pistons, 10.5:1 CR
CC XR270-HR cam, .495/.502 lift 270°/276° Dur. 110 LSA
Holley 670 CFM Throttle Body
Edelbrock RPM AirGap intake w/TBI adapter

Heads go on tomorrow


Engine is still on the stand, but I should be dropping it in this weekend if i have the time and ambition.

it will get a converter when the trans gets overhauled, and gears if needed, I'll see how fun it is first(has 3.42s now)


I have not decided which way to go once its running, but I am leaning towards dropping it.

 

[Golden]

That is awesome! I wouldn't drop it, you already have a low machine to cruise! I'd say go a few inches higher, bigger meats on new wheels, and a re-gear. I like it!

 

[xtremewheelz]

BIG LIFT, BIG TIRES, BIG GEARS!!!!

BIGGER is BETTER in full size trucks IMO.

 

[Golden]

BIG LIFT, BIG TIRES, BIG GEARS!!!!

BIGGER is BETTER in full size trucks IMO.

Except on 2wd standard cab shorties! 3/5 drop on 20's is where it's at!

 

[1BADAIR]

what are those cam numbers @.050

 

[notchrocket]

Please Don't drop it :icon_frow

 

[dave89iroc]

this is the cam

http://www.compcams.com/Technical/Search/CamDetails.asp?PartNumber=08-422-8

 

[xtremewheelz]

Except on 2wd standard cab shorties! 3/5 drop on 20's is where it's at!

My mistake. I didn't even look to see that it is only 2wd. :doh:

 

[86CamaroZ28]

i want to do a SFA swap and get mine SKY HIGH already. :shake: i need a better paying job.

nice project btw. my uncle had the same truck(color and all) with like 250k on the clock and still used it for work every day.

 

[86CamaroZ28]

My mistake. I didn't even look to see that it is only 2wd. :doh:

you were right the first time. look at the sticker on the back of the cab.

 

[dave89iroc]

you were right the first time. look at the sticker on the back of the cab.

yeah, its a Z71, 4x4

 

[Golden]

My mistake. I didn't even look to see that it is only 2wd. :doh:

no no no this is a 4x4, was just saying lowered full sizes are hot when 2wd and short wheel base.

 

[seXysiXer]

looks like a good deal Dave

and it keeps you busy

lol

 

[jtcstrat]

Good luck man!!

 

[86CamaroZ28]

no no no this is a 4x4, was just saying lowered full sizes are hot when 2wd and short wheel base.

slammed RCSB's FTW! :rockwoot:

 

[dave89iroc]

not like its hard to raise back up, I think i will lower it with drop keys and a axle flip in the back, all bolt on, under $200

 

[91trunk]

not like its hard to raise back up, I think i will lower it with drop keys and a axle flip in the back, all bolt on, under $200

Do it.

I wish they had a good lowering kit when I first leased my truck. The next leased 4x4 is getting brought down a few inchs!

 

[1BADAIR]

my 4x4 Dak was lowered 2 inches

 

[dave89iroc]

heads and intake are on

I still need to polish the valve covers, so they are not bolted down yet

don't hate the exhaust manifolds, they are temporary till I can afford headers and exhaust

 

[dave89iroc]

new pics, I dropped the engine in today

the moroso 7qt pan clears, closest is about 1/2 to the front diff