Torque for an 85k10

[taylormade85k10]

Im thought about getting a ZZ4(350)crate motor from GM and was told that was too much torque (326 ft pds. atleast)for a 4 wheel drive...what kind of torque range should I look at ? And and whats a good setup....I was looking at the ZZ4 with the built 700r tranny..

 

[cowboy]

well i have a 454 in my 62 chevy 4x4 3/4 ton dually so i don't know who told you that that engine has to much tourqe. your going to want all the bottom end you can get. well at least in my opinion.
cowboy

 

[taylormade85k10]

well he said that meaning the transfer case and front diff. wouldn't handle it...A guy on ebay has the zz4 for sale..so I sent the same question and his response is like yours...he thought as long as my running gear was fine I should be alright...I have ( guessing ) a 373 posi.

 

[nerfherder78]

Your front differential should handle that just fine. Its the u-joints and axle shafts you need to be more careful of. Just dont beat on it too hard offroading and it'll be fine.

 

[Stupid trucker]

If thats what u what buddy, go for it. But i'll tell u what, i bought the stock 260hp gm crate 350 my selfself, i put edelbrock 600 carb-eps edelb intake-headers-msd ign. And im very happy with it. Lots of power comin out of that stock motor. good luck.