I want/need more speed and power in my 53. I had a 64 chevy LWB with a 230, 3speed, and 4:11 gears that was plenty powerful for me. Just some facts, my 53 it has a 235, original 3 on the tree, TT, and original rearend. It is a frame off restoration done by me. It's all original looking except for the color of paint and the wheels, no modifications, just new parts. I would like to swap the engine for a later 230 or 250 (perhaps a 292). I would like to keep the 3 on the tree though. I wouldn't mind tossing out the TT and changing the rearend. This truck is 5 day a week driver. Here's the catch, I am an amature. I have pulled and engine before, I just haven't messed around with motor mounts, crossmembers, spring perches and so on... Any tips on any swaps would be great. I know many people have done this here so any "I would do this again", "I wouldn't do it like this", "I wish I did it like this" comments would be great. I have read up on the T5 swaps and that may easily be a possibility since my 235 really doesnt run bad (..and I have 5 other 235's and 216's laying around). Thanks Much!
