Thank You to everyone who has offered opinions and suggestions here. I really appreciate the good info everyone shares here.
I have heard a lot of good points from friends and family for both using a straight 6 or a small block V8, so the jury is still out on that right now.
As far as transmission, I am pretty sure the TH700R4 is going to be my choice.
After talking to a family member who has an engine machine shop, I am leaning toward a V8 283 or 350. Those are his preferred GM engines and if he is going to help with the rebuild and installation, it might be to my benefit to go with what he knows and likes.
So, I guess my questions has now turned to this.
Who here has put a small block V8 (283 or 350) in an Chevy 3100 AD truck? ...and what modifications did you do to the truck (aside from motor mounts) to make it fit and work well?
Thanks again,
Tim
