Project truck

[UBA]

Keep the OD.  Nothing sucks worse then cruising at 3500 r's on the highway all day long.  Don't forget to look into a different stall converter.  Check ebay for heads. Be careful on getting a DIY port and polish job.  I like the 383 but its has a bit too much stroke for me. I like to wind them tight and listen to them scream.   I would do a 327, duntov cam, best heads I could afford. 4 bolt main block. I hate trannys. They blow up no matter what when u push 500 HP thru them.  I love projects like this,

[Angry Perch]

Keep the OD.  Nothing sucks worse then cruising at 3500 r's on the highway all day long.  Don't forget to look into a different stall converter.  Check ebay for heads. Be careful on getting a DIY port and polish job.  I like the 383 but its has a bit too much stroke for me. I like to wind them tight and listen to them scream.   I would do a 327, duntov cam, best heads I could afford. 4 bolt main block. I hate trannys. They blow up no matter what when u push 500 HP thru them.  I love projects like this,

I'm on the opposite end of the power band. I'd love a motor that I never need to take over 4500 RPM.

[724wd]

I'd love a motor that I never need to take over 4500 RPM.

no you wouldn't!!!!  If you like low revs, that's where the stinky diesels live! SPIN that crank baby!!!   

[Angry Perch]

I'd love a motor that I never need to take over 4500 RPM.

no you wouldn't!!!!  If you like low revs, that's where the stinky diesels live! SPIN that crank baby!!!   

Ah, contraire mon frére! On the street, the vast majority of my time will be spent well under that.

 

[Skillet]

Of course, with the lower rpm range, I'm thinking "there's no replacement for displacement"... Since I'm building a big block for my own flatbed - should I build two?..we could do a nice streetable 454 for just north of $2k, or great pump gas 496 that will deliver at least 550 ft# of torque from ~2000-5000 rpm (peaking over 600) for well under what a new SP383 goes for. 

[Magnum_Willys]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.   

[Angry Perch]

Of course, with the lower rpm range, I'm thinking "there's no replacement for displacement"... Since I'm building a big block for my own flatbed - should I build two?..we could do a nice streetable 454 for just north of $2k, or great pump gas 496 that will deliver at least 550 ft# of torque from 2000-5000 rpm (peaking over 600) for well under what a new SP383 goes for. 

I've just got a thing for small blocks. I'm not sure why. I also hunt with a .243.
I guess I'm just not compensating...

[Skillet]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.

Those things are serious piwer producers, but have no soul.   

[Skillet]

Of course, with the lower rpm range, I'm thinking "there's no replacement for displacement"... Since I'm building a big block for my own flatbed - should I build two?..we could do a nice streetable 454 for just north of $2k, or great pump gas 496 that will deliver at least 550 ft# of torque from 2000-5000 rpm (peaking over 600) for well under what a new SP383 goes for. 

I've just got a thing for small blocks. I'm not sure why. I also hunt with a .243.
I guess I'm just not compensating...

 Roger that.  My flatbed is very insecure. 

[Angry Perch]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.

Those things are serious piwer producers, but have no soul.   

Zactly! I'm sure a new Tikka will outshoot my Model 70 too. I'm also pretty sure I'll never find out!

[Woodchuck]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.

Those things are serious piwer producers, but have no soul.   

You haven't ridden in the right LS rig yet. Let me know when you are back south. I know a guy. 

[Angry Perch]

Of course this is just like Brad Pitt and George Clooney arguing about who's girlfriend is hotter. If a big block or an LS motor just showed up on my doorstep, I'd be renting an engine hoist!

(Keep that in mind if you draw me for the Hunt Wa gift exchange this year!)

[Alchase]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.   

 
A Resto-Mod with new running gear and a LS6, if going big, go bigger, 

[Angry Perch]

The world is moving to LS motors for a reason.  They scream!  Had a 425hp 350 small block chevy and LS crate motor just blows it away. Lighter too.   

 
A Resto-Mod with new running gear and a LS6, if going big, go bigger, 

You mean like this?   

[Alchase]

I was thinking more of the 6.0 LS6 from the Z06, but that will SCHWING!!!