Mike
While I can't help with the AC issue, I am running a stock 216 with
Patricks 3:55 gear set in the rear.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. I live just outside of Dallas (where
we almost got below 100 degrees yesterday); the terrain is pretty flat
around here (no hills to climb), so I can scoot around town, in traffic,
with little or no problem. I guess if there is a downside with this
combination its that when on the highway I can still only cruise at
about 60 mph and be comfortable (anything faster and the engine is
winding too hard).
With that said, I have a buddy that is also running the 3:55 rear, but
he has a hopped up (fenton headers, offy dual carb intake, beefier cam,
etc) 235 in his, and he's running AC. He can cruise anywhere he wants at
70+ all day long and that old 235 will hardly break a sweat.
I'm starting to wish that I'd gone the same route
.........................
Good luck
Brad Newman
49 3100 Deluxe
24 1 ton (for now)
75 GMC Jimmy
MLayton324@aol.com wrote:
> hello again
> i am considering a couple changes to my 50 suburban and would
> appreciate your
> insight are any of you running a 216 with an add-on air
> conditioning? if
> so, how is your power compared to before? also, is anyone running
> the 3.55
> gears with the 216 and how do you like it? thanks
>
> Mike Layton
> Sumter SC
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