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#702984 12/13/2010 3:22 AM
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The original six under the hood of my truck is sorta sickly. It makes strange noises and doesn't have a whole lot of power. The truck is a 2 tonner with the sm420 trans. I'd like to keep the stock transmission in it. I use the truck a bit around the place and figured it might be time for a replacement motor so I looked around for other sixes. Unlike Ford 300 straight sixes GM 250/292s don't grow on trees around here. V8s are much easier to come by. I figured a 305 oughta really liven things up smile Anyone have any advice?

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Can't really speak about the two tonners but lots of V8's in the 1/2 tons.... including my panel. There are changes and modifications you need to make but its not such a terrible job.


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If ya gotta go eight, go 350. More go fast goodies & other parts available. Always thought of the 305 as a waste of time to rebuild. Good luck which ever way you go.


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