ZO6Ted

Vortec gets my vote.

madmann26

iTrader: (7)

I'll poke the bear....

Why are you hellbent on 400hp? What is it with that number? Did someone outrun you and give you a case of major butt hurt? It's just a number.

Tires, gears, converter, time of day and whether or not someone farted in front your truck affects that number.

An average cam replacement with springs, pushrods, gaskets and fluids will set you back about $1200. Not including labor.

You can trim that down some or alot if you don't mind buying used hardware. Alot of guys do it and never had a problem. Again, just setting expectations.

A converter is going to run you about $450 or so for something reputable and decent. Not including labor.

That's $1650.

If you do gears and since you're 4wd, it'll cost ya about $1200 (with labor). Why? You have to change out the gears in the front to match the rear.

I don't mean to come off brash or as an ******* but you're aiming for a number.

Aim for a goal. You'll be much more happy with the result.

racinmason8

i don't think you"re coming off as a ******* at all. I appreciate any help. My goal is to outrun a 350 horse 1968 c10 and a 4.3 stick s10

madmann26

iTrader: (7)

Ahhhh,

Now we have it.

Honestly, a 100 wet-shot would do it. But seeing how you don't want nitrous, it's going to be tough.

A REALLY good tune, cam, longtubes will get you close. Don't underestimate the tune, it makes a world of difference.

racinmason8

I also want to be able to eat the tires whenever i feel like it. It won't hardly spin one right now

madmann26

iTrader: (7)

Honestly, a REALLY good tune will do more than you think but you'll have run premium fuel.

I would start with a good cam (doesn't need to be big), headers and a tune. Launch in 4wd and GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!.

racinmason8

how much of an advantage would long tubes be compared to shorties?

racinmason8

And would these fans work?
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...c-fans-544416/

gamble686

iTrader: (3)

Yes those fans are a very common option.

Longtubes will make a monster difference. We are talking 25hp difference especially with a good cam.

Cam selection is pretty simple to be honest. You don't need something max effort. A circle D 278mm converter is a great option with a 3200 stall speed. Add a 220/224 mile lift LSA112 cam to the mix and you will have something capable of beating a lot of mustangs and most of the ricers.

racinmason8

I bought the fans. Still waiting on a suggestion from Vortec