the 283 that im using is the stock motor that came with the truck, it has the mount in the block to use side mounted motor mounts just like 70-80's 350 chevy motors the truck came with a 4-speed bulldog and the bellhousing cross member that mounted it to the frame, I have removed that crossmember so that i could mount the th350 and have room for things like power brake master/booster. I don't know how much hp a 283 with edlebrock intake and 4barrel carb will make but i know im not going to drag race it! I also know that 1-ton trucks should have 4speed trannys, but auto's just make driving then so much easier
I was not talking about the bell housing crossmember which should be removed for your application, but about the eng side mounting position. you must have a 3 point mounting system to counteract the force of torque from your eng, which a frt and back mounting only will not do it.
even under regular everyday useage
ron
