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need advice on how to build a high horsepower c-16

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by jlcamp710, Feb 8, 2009.

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  1. Feb 8, 2009 #11
    jlcamp710

    jlcamp710 Bobtail Member

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    KH, the truck in question is a 1974 pete 359. It's a bare truck and I'm going at it from the ground up.
     
    jlcamp710, Feb 8, 2009
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  3. Feb 8, 2009 #12
    The Challenger

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    For that, I would talk to muleskinner. He had a 359 stretched with a marine grade engine I believe. Also, is it a exhd or short hood?

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Feb 8, 2009
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  4. Feb 8, 2009 #13
    jlcamp710

    jlcamp710 Bobtail Member

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    KH, it's got a short hood but I figure I can change it to exhd or even a custom hood if need be.
     
    jlcamp710, Feb 8, 2009
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  5. Feb 8, 2009 #14
    sulltran

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    I am putting a set of 58 injectors in mine tomorrow. I'll let you know how they work.
     
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  7. Feb 8, 2009 #15
    The Challenger

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    are you planning using the truck for regular work or just plain show?

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Feb 8, 2009
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  8. Feb 8, 2009 #16
    Mr. Haney

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    The C-16 is easy to get big HP numbers out of...........but it also builds big torque at the same time. If you put the 800 Hp marine injectors in..............you will need a custom built clutch to go with it.
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2009 #17
    C16KIWI

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    I would be very interested on how it works out........Let us know.
     
    C16KIWI, Feb 8, 2009
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  10. Feb 8, 2009 #18
    jlcamp710

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    KH, planning on using truck for work. Just tired of weak kneed stock rigs that couldn't pull their own ### up a hill.
     
    jlcamp710, Feb 8, 2009
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  11. Feb 8, 2009 #19
    jlcamp710

    jlcamp710 Bobtail Member

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    Mr.Haney, where would I go for custom clutch work? I've read about those Lipe clutches which the guy at pittsburgh power seems to suggest.
     
    jlcamp710, Feb 8, 2009
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  12. Feb 8, 2009 #20
    DDS

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    I have found 58 's installed to give around 80 hp to the ground over the stock 57's
     
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