As above---easy conversion. Might consider a bigger radiator for cooling as well---. I have small block v8 towers available for $35. plus ship. Also have a long and short Turbo350's available. Depending on your truck---LWB or SWB---you could go with a double or single drive shaft solution. I have stock double for a long block available too. I would tend to go with the stock locations as V8's run much better with HEI ignition and running it with the 6cyl location will pinch that possibility more then you might like. My .02----Huck in Shelby County, Ky.