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Red94Chev · 03-23-2008, 11:36 AM

On the new season of TrucksTV, they opened with a shoot-out build-up of a 90 454SS and a 94 Ford Lightning. The classic Chevy vs Ford comparo - 90's-style! This weekend's episode was baseline testing with an OEM tune-up for both trucks. The 454SS put down 195 rwhp and the Ford squeezed out 228 rwhp as the starting point. I can't remember the torque numbers unfortunately. Their road test was pretty cool too. The Ford had a slight edge in 0-60 and 1/4 times. Over the next few episodes, the Trucks boys are going to built these trucks up to 400+ hp.

Why am I mentioning this? The 454SS is the big brother TBI motor of the 350 TBI and there may be few pointers to pick up from their built-up. They are also doing other suspension/performance upgrades and probably heading back to the road test to assess the performance numbers (mainly stopping and acceleration I'd suspect). If past build-ups are any guide, their no-expense-spared approach to performance projects should make for some good ole healthy hi-po entertainment. Just a heads up.

My guess is that they are going to rebuild the bottom end and stick it with a complete roller valvetrain setup. They'll replace the heads with aftermarket high flow units and use either the Edelbrock 1000 cfm Pro-Flo or the Holley DFI Super-Ram setup. Aftermarket companies like to showcase new parts on these shows: maybe install Edelbrock's new Pro-Tuner setup? Of course, new exhaust from the heads back. For the Ford, I wouldn't be surprised if they go this route: http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...ing/index.html

03-23-2008, 11:36 AM	#1
Red94Chev Kick Ass!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Age: 34 Posts: 1,042	90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV On the new season of TrucksTV, they opened with a shoot-out build-up of a 90 454SS and a 94 Ford Lightning. The classic Chevy vs Ford comparo - 90's-style! This weekend's episode was baseline testing with an OEM tune-up for both trucks. The 454SS put down 195 rwhp and the Ford squeezed out 228 rwhp as the starting point. I can't remember the torque numbers unfortunately. Their road test was pretty cool too. The Ford had a slight edge in 0-60 and 1/4 times. Over the next few episodes, the Trucks boys are going to built these trucks up to 400+ hp. Why am I mentioning this? The 454SS is the big brother TBI motor of the 350 TBI and there may be few pointers to pick up from their built-up. They are also doing other suspension/performance upgrades and probably heading back to the road test to assess the performance numbers (mainly stopping and acceleration I'd suspect). If past build-ups are any guide, their no-expense-spared approach to performance projects should make for some good ole healthy hi-po entertainment. Just a heads up. My guess is that they are going to rebuild the bottom end and stick it with a complete roller valvetrain setup. They'll replace the heads with aftermarket high flow units and use either the Edelbrock 1000 cfm Pro-Flo or the Holley DFI Super-Ram setup. Aftermarket companies like to showcase new parts on these shows: maybe install Edelbrock's new Pro-Tuner setup? Of course, new exhaust from the heads back. For the Ford, I wouldn't be surprised if they go this route: http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...ing/index.html __________________ Last edited by Red94Chev; 03-23-2008 at 06:10 PM.