I seem to have a problem operating this computer! BK
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob KNOTTS
To: JMungon@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: eng swaps..
But therein lies the problem-the V8 is the easy, logical way to go. If you're
going to spend thousands to restore a 50 year old (plus) truck, I think you
owe yourself the option of doing something exciting (not TOO exciting!) when
it comes to the drivetrain, or even body changes. I REALLY liked the 56
extended cab Chevy that was at the Brothers show. But it wasn't practical. If
I can do it, I'd like something different, even tho it CERTAINLY isn't
practical. The choices are 1. 4 cylinder Cummins diesel, modified to put out
abt 350 lbs torque (heavy, big conversion job). 2. Stock engine. good choice,
but not exciting. 3. GMC V6. Heavy, but engines in the same basic physical
engine size, 305 to 478(6) cubic inches. VERY different. 4. 292 or 302 6
cylinder GMC or Chevy. There is a casting number for GMC 292. Does anyone know
if this engine is actually any different from the Chevy 292 six? 5. GM or
other V8 engines. Cadillac 500, Olds 455, Pontiac, Chevy, GMC, etc. Some of
the less common engines might actually be better choices. The choice will
probably be dictated by what's available and the size of my pocketbook when
the moment of decision arrives. But I've seen just plain BEAUTIFUL trucks with
completely stock engines, "Dolled up" stock engines, and V8's. Bob K in PHX,
AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: JMungon@aol.com
To: raknotts@qwest.net
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 10:41 AM
Subject: eng swaps..
it is fun to speculate about the different combos of eng and trans to put in
our trucks, and i do it often, but in the final analysis small block or big
block chev is the only way to go when you consider parts availability, initial
cost, trouble free operation, performance per dollar spent, and the list goes
on.....our panel truck has a 350 chev with 700r4 trans..is driven daily....has
turned up 100,000 miles in five years of trouble free operation.....happy
motoring......jerry....... weatherford texas
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