If this motor is a true 1969 DZ serial coded block, it is big revving and big money. Too valuable to put in the truck unless a show truck. It is not a street motor, It is very fast at high RPM but sluggish at low. Big piston, short stroke. Used and invented for the Z-28 code Camaro for SCCA racing. (305 cu in limit) The 69 had finned valve covers and possible aluminum high rise intake. I believe the "D" was for the Duntov solid lifter cam. The motor is near legend. 290HP. Big valves, many speed features. It does have a "dog" reputation amongst some who want off-the-line acceleration. 1969 is THE year to have if it has the codes and casting numbers correct.
It just seems like it is the wrong motor for a torsion bar, coil spring, three speed pick up. But...what the heck.
