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freemonty · 01-15-2014, 06:37 PM

Hey ladies and gents,

All the business with my radiator leak and the fact that my 350 drops about 2qts a month on the asphalt has me thinking it's time for a motor swap. My truck is my daily driver so I like the idea of a fuel injected 6 cyl with an overdrive. A late model 6 should make plenty of power, probably more than my 350... and with an OD I could maybe get 15-18mpg?

Does anyone have suggestions on a widely available, reliable GM motor that would be an easier swap? Is a fuel injected conversion SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than a carb?

Chances are I'll end up with whatever engine I can get my hands on, through wrecks and donor and stuff, but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

01-15-2014, 06:37 PM	#1
freemonty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 22	Best late model engine for conversion? Hey ladies and gents, All the business with my radiator leak and the fact that my 350 drops about 2qts a month on the asphalt has me thinking it's time for a motor swap. My truck is my daily driver so I like the idea of a fuel injected 6 cyl with an overdrive. A late model 6 should make plenty of power, probably more than my 350... and with an OD I could maybe get 15-18mpg? Does anyone have suggestions on a widely available, reliable GM motor that would be an easier swap? Is a fuel injected conversion SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive than a carb? Chances are I'll end up with whatever engine I can get my hands on, through wrecks and donor and stuff, but I'd love to hear your thoughts.