Most popular engine for our trucks and why?

[Sublvr72]

454 because I got a good deal on it and it should be a pretty easy and straight forward conversion

[68Stepbed]

I went the crate 350 route because it was cheap, dependable, and had a warranty.

I want to eventually swap out for either a 383 or some kind of LS platform.

[mrein3]

383 here

[67ChevyRedneck]

350 for all of the reasons already listed. Overall it was pretty cheap, tons of aftermarket parts and accessories available, and when backed with an OD trans, like my 700R4, they can get respectable fuel mileage.

[lovnthe70]

I dropped in a 454 cause its fun to say and ive always wanted one since i was a kid, and for loads of torque

[Deggs]

454 because I can

Easy to find, bolts in pretty easy, reasonably priced, and easy to hit 400+ hp with cheap(ish) upgrades.

I wouldn't if it was a daily driver though, gas cost is killer.

[jgreene0717]

Had a 305 in mine when I purchased the truck great running motor but not enough for me. Went with a 350 after that much better but still not enough. So now it has a 462 inch big block. All I have to say about it is once you go big block you never go back.

[Fitz]

It may not be "popular" but I sure do like it!

[Rat Bastid]

mine has a factory 402 so that what i roll with

[David67]

I have the original 292 L6 in mine. Well technically its out right now for rebuilding and modifying

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by Fitz

It may not be "popular" but I sure do like it!

What's not to like?

[jgreene0717]

Originally Posted by Fitz

It may not be "popular" but I sure do like it!

You can't hide money.

[capev86]

a hot rodded 292 (roller valvetrain, fuel injection, etc) with a 6 speed manual behind it would be really fun.....great towing power and economy.

the 572 is totally wicked, but a new 6.6 diesel would be a more cost effective route in a truck that does more than just go to shows.

the 350 is just too regular for me and the 327 has a shorter stroke (the same as in my 307) and i'd rather have a hopped up 305 because it has the 350 crankshaft. i want a torque monster, not a racy engine in my truck......put the power down lower in the rpm band where i can use realistically. most hot parts that fit a 350 will work on other small blocks too. a q-jet, rv cam and dual exhaust will wake up a 305 and will do a decent job trailer towing.

big blocks are killer, but small blocks are easier to get around, weigh less and are more efficient.....stroker motors are a good compromise.

for old school.....383 or 400sbc or even a 305/307 w/ stroker crank

new school: a 5.3 w/ 4" stroker crank out of the vette z06 7 liter small block. it would be less thirsty than the normal 6.0 but make better power for use in a daily driver truck. i'd love to see one done up!

[Kel's 72 GMC]

350 in mine from a 1970 Chevy Impala SS. But i would love to down the road swap it out for a LS1, and turn it into a LS6.

[olebigblue]

350 here, came with it when I got it. Still in pretty good shape from a rebuild not to long ago. I want a little more. Love the 454, but there's so much to do before I make that leap.

[glider_6969]

Using a 350 in my 68 GMC Step. Always had good luck with these motors, I find them reliable and easy to work on.

[trusty72]

ive had every engine on here besides the 572 crate motor and they all have there good points.

[BIGBLU 72]

Both my trucks have 400's in them and cant ask for a better combination of horse power/torque without goin all out with a build. the 68 crew cab my dad built has a 454 and ( it could be that its out of a 75 caprice wagon) that motor sucks! both my 400s "seem" to pull alot harder than the 454.......my vote goes 400 small block

[BADPURPLE70CHEVY]

Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

Both my trucks have 400's in them and cant ask for a better combination of horse power/torque without goin all out with a build. the 68 crew cab my dad built has a 454 and ( it could be that its out of a 75 caprice wagon) that motor sucks! both my 400s "seem" to pull alot harder than the 454.......my vote goes 400 small block

I own my first 400 now and agree they are monsters for horsepower and torque.

[Dustydog]

Mine is a 396 with some mods done to the heads and cam. It sounds really strong, has good torque, good HP but cant pass more than 3 gas stations without wanting to stop.
My son loves it and so do I as we roll into the parts store, 7/11 etc. Just hard to beat the sound of a healthy BB.
But, I would prefer to have a 5.7 with F.I. and different trans. I like to drive my truck all I can and its 87 miles round trip for work. Gets a bit expensive.

Dusty

[Canadian694x4]

283 cause thats what came in it when a bought it, but i'd love to move up to a 383 stroker...

[Beatcoaster]

383 here, only because it was on sale, and a LS install is much more complicated!