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Originally Posted by special-K
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.
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Originally Posted by special-K
Though? I rip aftermarket crap off to put the painted OEM valve covers on. I had a pro-street '70 Stepside with an LS-6 454 that I dressed-up (down?) to look like a stock 402. Had steelies with stock hubcaps,too! Many thought I was another fool who had built an all show & no go truck till I turned the key. Then they took a step back.
I do agree that 427 is real sharp looking (in the GM Performance dress). And I bet it delivers performance that owns up to it's good looks. I don't hate aftermarket dress-up stuff,I also do that sometimes. Just sayin, nothing wrong with a stock look (and fooling people with it is way cool). I know one thing,IMO dressing up a stock motor is pure lame. No offense intended,that's just my opinion. If I can only have one I'll take "go" over "show"
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You know it K! Good advise and I love my big blocks, always have. The newer engines and fuel injection are great but something about an old truck just the way GM made it is very cool to me. To each his own but my old stuff remains old school.
BB swap in these trucks is pretty easy Tx Firefighter is right about how nice the interchangeability is for GM products. My 2 cents is make sure you set the BB forward (using factory type perches) to avoid clearance problems behind. Lots of transmission options just make sure it can handle the torque.