[YoungPup1977]

all great opinions so far..... how are you planning on using this truck, wanting more power for using in what way ? Nice sound to turn heads, tire smokin power and all the kids in the hood want to be you some day ?

How would your old transmission hold up to more power ? Every one wants more power but it requires to look at other items on the truck to support the power increase.... Just wondering. I build engines, trans, diff's, so I guess its hard to give you my wallet to spend 4-6K on just an engine... Good Luck !!!!

Oh... one more thing I wanted to add....with 50 year old technology wears out the engine over time, the introduction of OD transmissions and fuel injection makes it possible to pick up a 120K mile LS engine for cheap because the engines last longer, no longer driving the vehicle at 70 MPH turning 3000 plus RPM.... so nowadays you can have the gas mileage plus the HP with combinations of OD trans and rear gears...