So if it already has a small block Chevy engine, then why not just put a beefier one of those in there? Everything will bolt right up, you could probably do it in a weekend. And it's not like the SBC isn't just about the most well supported and hot rodded engine in the world. Or that it wouldn't make plenty of power for whatever you're doing.
Sure the LS is awesome, but it seems like a lot of work to do not much if any more than the small block the truck came with-but with a whole bunch of extra work and expense.
I put a Cadillac V8 in front of the stock drivetrain on my '65 Chevy C60 school bus.. so I got to learn a little bit about putting it where it wasn't intended to be
