So my guess is the setup Patrick's used to sell for 270 GMC with 5 ea. Stromberg 97s was a bit of overkill. I knew a guy once who had a 53 Chev coupe with a 270 set up like that including headers and he made quit a bit of money betting guys with 283-powered 55 Chevs on a drag race. It set up an intimidating howl at full throttle.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
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1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.