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Bassdoctor · 11-27-2016, 02:20 AM

Hello guys I'm starting a new project for my main transportation vehicle. I have a 1993 S10, 2 WD, 5 speed, 3.08 gear and want to swap a Gen 1 V8 into. I want to be able to accelerate decently. I want a truck so I can haul engines I build to the machine shop and back.
I have a ton of parts and motors to experiment with and want to create the best combination possible. Here is my thoughts.
1979 267 sbc
Holley 7448 350 cfm 2bbl
Light weight crankshaft.
Lunati fuel efficiency cam
Edelbrock EPS intake
MSD ignition with manual retard/advance controller
Long tube 1.5" headers
Aluminum reduction pulleys
No Power Steering
No A/C
Electrical fan
Electric fuel pump
0w-20 Royal Purple
Synthetic Fluids throughout
Vacuum Gauge
AFR meter
TPS gauge for monitoring throttle position
Light weight (15 pound) flywheel and clutch

I have a 267,283, 302, 305, 327, 350 and a 400 to choose from.
I would like to keep the cruise rpm at 45 (speed limit is 50 MPH) at around 1300 to 1400 so the carb will stay in the idle circuit.

Any experience or ideas would be appreciated !!!!

Thanks Mark.

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Bassdoctor EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Knoxville TN. Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Chevrolet S10 V8 pickup designed for maximum gas mileage !!!! Hello guys I'm starting a new project for my main transportation vehicle. I have a 1993 S10, 2 WD, 5 speed, 3.08 gear and want to swap a Gen 1 V8 into. I want to be able to accelerate decently. I want a truck so I can haul engines I build to the machine shop and back. I have a ton of parts and motors to experiment with and want to create the best combination possible. Here is my thoughts. 1979 267 sbc Holley 7448 350 cfm 2bbl Light weight crankshaft. Lunati fuel efficiency cam Edelbrock EPS intake MSD ignition with manual retard/advance controller Long tube 1.5" headers Aluminum reduction pulleys No Power Steering No A/C Electrical fan Electric fuel pump 0w-20 Royal Purple Synthetic Fluids throughout Vacuum Gauge AFR meter TPS gauge for monitoring throttle position Light weight (15 pound) flywheel and clutch I have a 267,283, 302, 305, 327, 350 and a 400 to choose from. I would like to keep the cruise rpm at 45 (speed limit is 50 MPH) at around 1300 to 1400 so the carb will stay in the idle circuit. Any experience or ideas would be appreciated !!!! Thanks Mark.