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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 | Hello Friends I am in virgin territory for myself,, I am picking up a 62 Chevy stepside Long bed with a straight six,, three on the column,it is running and drivable,, needles to say I am beyond excited!, what I am looking for is performance data on this motor and what I can do to increase it,, I am wanting to keep the straight six in Her ,, all tips welcome ! Thanks
I have a 55 second gen!,, work in progress
1963 long bed step side driver
Just a guy who digs old trucks!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 | Thank you very much tclederman!
I have a 55 second gen!,, work in progress
1963 long bed step side driver
Just a guy who digs old trucks!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 | Ooops I made an error its a 1963 Just found that years shop manual,, she is a driver so I am working on making her more reliable like maybe the electronic Ignition swap.. need to research proper doner parts
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I have a 55 second gen!,, work in progress
1963 long bed step side driver
Just a guy who digs old trucks!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 436 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 436 | Congratulations!!
Better frame and suspension on the '63. I drove one of those for 10 years Straight. 6 or V8?
Edit: ignore the power plant question. Just noticed in your original post you said a straight 6.
Also, my '63 C10 was a longbed, fleetside with the 283 V8 and a Power Glide. Both were replaced over time. Last configuration was 400 SBC with a TH400. I drove that thing all over the Western United States
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | Not sure how your purchase of 63 in our neighborhood escaped my notice. Congratulations. Happy to discuss many details of your truck in your or my driveway when convenient.
Hambone | | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 75 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 75 | Congratulations! I also have a '63 long stepside with the same powertrain. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 | Not sure how your purchase of 63 in our neighborhood escaped my notice. Congratulations. Happy to discuss many details of your truck in your or my driveway when convenient.
Hambone went to eastern KY to pick t up !.. wish I could post pictures if you PM me I will email you
I have a 55 second gen!,, work in progress
1963 long bed step side driver
Just a guy who digs old trucks!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 | If you've got the original engine in the truck it's probably a 230. The same block with a slightly longer stroke makes it a 250. The main problem with getting any performance gains is the cylinder head- - - -there's a big obstruction right in the middle of all three intake ports for a head bolt to pass through. There's a fairly involved modification the hotrodders do that involves cutting the casting, installing short Allen bolts in place of those head bolts, and using a shaped piece of aluminum called a "lump port" to enhance the gas flow. It only makes a difference at higher RPM than most street engines ever see, but it's fun to brag about during bench racing sessions.
If you've got a deep pocket (or own a gas station) the best "go fast" modification other than installing a crate V8 engine is swapping to a 292 inline six. "There's no replacement for displacement!" 292's have got lots of torque, and they'll pass just about anything on the road except a gas pump!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 155 | Hototrod Lincoln I think I will look around for a 292 and keep the stock motor Original,, let me know is anyone has a line on such a motor
I have a 55 second gen!,, work in progress
1963 long bed step side driver
Just a guy who digs old trucks!
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