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| | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 59 | I don't know much about engine I just got a 1965 GMC step side long bed with a V-6 4 that is passed fixing with 4 on the floor I want to put a small V-8 with automatic and overdrive any suggestion on what would be easy and cheap
Bob May
| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | 350 engines are plentiful, might be worth a try. Indy 
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | V-8 is fine. Many people do that swap. But why is the V-6 so far gone? Parts are still available for it. And they are just a tad bit unique anymore. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I'd say a 350/700r4 out of 90-99 pickups or 4.8/5.3/4l60e out of 99-up Chevy trucks. Those V6 parts can be pricey when you find them. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 59 | when I got the engine out it was total rust in side I took it to speed shop where I have had three other motors rebuilt and he is well known in our area he told me it the block was shoot
Bob May
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 57 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 57 | sure....350 engines are cheap and easy.. but very boring.. find a old 270 or 302 gmc.. with a bit of sprucing up they are dependable and powerful and will draw the attention of any car guy | | |
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