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That LS/LX stuff is all fine and dandy if you really need all that and don't mind ruining the beautiful simplicity,timeless design,and overall old vehicle vibe that has become a thing of the past in the vehicles those motors came out of,and these trucks have all over on them. But,for some of us there's nothing cooler than a good old L6,SBC,or BBC. It's just right. I've been in these trucks so long I'm sure I'm clinging to my past. But,I recall watching the new herd come to these trucks saying what they love is they are so simple and easy to work on. Now the herd is begging for complications by putting computers in these wonderful machines. I also remember watching them rip the L6/3spds out and junking them to swap in a V8. Now I watch people scrounge for these parts that were tossed to swap them back. Hey,I think I might consider the LS/LX route if my 67-72 could be a daily driver,rather than have the vehicle they came in (for fuel economy). Otherwise,I like the power these trucks came with and when I want more I'll build it myself. That's how it's always been and what I grew up with. Whatever you all do,don't go scrappin' all our old motors just because you wanted a modern junkyard motor. The old motors are great,just like the trucks they came in. Always will be. Time has proven that over and over.