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#19615 07/30/2004 9:49 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 10 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 10 | First off, I'm new to everything about engines and trucks so I'll be asking some pretty fundamental questions from time to time.
I have a 1950 1/2 ton with the original 216. (yes, I verified that it is original) Everywhere I go on the internet, I see "replace that tired ol 216". Well maybe someday I will. But for now, I think I'd like to have some fun with what I've got. With that in mind, what modifications, if any, can be made to the 216 to increase performance. I understand a rear-end ring and pinion set will get me up to highway speeds without any added strain to the engine or tranny. What else can I do? | | |
#19616 07/30/2004 10:13 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | Offy intake, fenton header, new carb, electronic ignition. Others will chime in soon.
Take it from a guy that has his truck in pieces and has never actually driven his truck, drive it as long as you can like it is. There is nothing wrong with a good running 216. If the 216 is needing a rebuild, then I would junk it and replace it with a full oil pressure engine.
Welcome to the bolt and don't be afraid to ask any questions.
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
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#19617 07/30/2004 10:29 PM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 | Welcome Steel!
I echo everything Phil says... especially,enjoying the ride awhile!
When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
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#19618 07/30/2004 11:33 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 32 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 32 | My 216 went down - now it is costing me to replace it - as long as it is running fine it isn't costing a thing. Like to hear more about modifications though.
:rolleyes:
Still At It
48 Thriftmaster
64 Impala
62 Impala
Half the fun is making the mess!!!!!The other half is figuring out now what do I do?????
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#19619 07/31/2004 12:22 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | Pick up one of the old Chevy 6 hot rod tuning books, Bill Fisher or McGurk. The information is over 50 years old,but parts for these engines haven't changed.Guys actually raced the babbit motors back then,upwards of 150 HP, reving over 5000 rpm using the stock oiling system, even more with a crankshaft drilled for full pressure oiling.These engines are not fragile,in their day they as good as or more reliable than the competition stock or modified.
But today that 150 hp 216 is more expensive that going for a later 261 with even more power and durability.But if ya got a real nice 216 and some money to throw at it......... | | |
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