I haven't done yet, but may before I can get a '54 235 PowerGlide block &
head. Put dual Rochester's with Fenton manifold & Fenton headers. I also
have HEI to put in. Anything more radical than this & Bill Fisher's book
says the old dipper/splasher oil system will be your weak link. There are
shops that will convert a 216 to full flow/pressure oil system, but unless
you really want to keep the original 216 look, I think it would be rather
expensive. I just made sure that the manifolds that I got will fit both a
216 & a 235 so I can move them later.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
-----Original Message-----
From: RobXR250@aol.com <RobXR250@aol.com>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 10:16 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 216 engine performance questions
>I have a 50 3100 with a 216 in it. The engine was rebuilt and has maybe
1500
>miles on it. I am wondering what performance upgrades will give me the most
>bang for the buck. Also how much power will it add to my engine. What have
>some of you done to your 216's
>
>Thanks
>Rob
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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