As far as oil leaks there is little difference between the 283 & a 350. If put together right & carefully there is no reason to have leaks. That being said it is still cheaper & easier to use a 350 Goodwrench engine. There is no reason you have to use a 2 bolt main engine with the 700R4 transmission.


They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
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