Well, I certainly got enough response to my question. I have decided that to use that caprice would be bad news, so that is out. I am leaning toward rebuilding the 283, maybe putting a different manifold with a 4 barrel and a rv type cam. If anyone has any other suggestions to help boost performance, feel free to offer any. I don't really want a hotrod, more of a reliable motor with some attitude! I think I will change the powerglide to a 350 turbo if it will bolt up and will fit with my current driveline and I learn the powerglide is beyond help.
My powerglide still will not shift correctly, I went out and bought a new trans modulator,
put it in this weekend and gave it a test drive, no change, it shifts at about 15 mph, way too early for this truck. As I said before, the 283 is pretty tired so I was wondering if the trans is not shifting because the motor is not putting out enough compression? Any transmission experts out there? I was told the powerglide is a very sturdy unit so I wanted to verify that mine is good or bad so it will help me decide what to do.
Thanks all for your responses. Steve
