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Old 02-28-2015, 10:51 AM   #9
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Re: LS engine for 72 4x4 shortbed?

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Originally Posted by Nitis View Post
Lsx totally doable but much more involved in a 4x4 of this vintage

What I have since decided to do is use a stand alone tbi kit based on the 87-95 gm setup.

Good luck keep us posted
Not to get off topic but what standalone setup did you go with, Painless?

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks View Post
I have to side with Tim on this one. LS engines are great and make a lot of horsepower and are available around every turn. You don't see many SWB 4X4 running around with original equipment. I have a '71 SWB 4X4 I'm putting a vintage 1970 LT1 (block code # VO424CTB) in it backed by a 4-speed.
I'm with you guys, too low of production assuming its all correct VIN/title/frame.
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67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
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