[Pyrotechnic]

My first motor was stock 350 with 100K+ miles on it. It had an Edelbrock carb and intake, Flowmasters, and the puff of smoke on startup from worn out valve guides. Had to check the oil regularly to make sure it didn't get low. That thing ran pretty good though, well at least I thought so being it was my first set of wheels.

I think because of that motor, I really appreciate what I have now. It made me hungry to keep working on making the truck better. If it were me, I'd keep the project on a strict budget and just see how she does with it all. Run a stock 350 and Turbo 350 trans and a stock open rear. Keep this a 100% driveway project.

The cool thing about that route is that you and her can spend time upgrading it later. I know me and my dad had a lot of fun doing that to mine. I'm sure after driving it as a stocker and getting some miles under her belt, she'll REALLY love the 6.0L swap and being able to roast both tires.