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demian5 · 05-08-2017, 12:22 PM

Hi -My sons friend has a 83 short wide with an I6 and a TH350.

The motor is about ready to blow up from what I hear. I have a few questions.

We are in CA (keep in mind) and he wants to convert to a small block and just get it smogged illegally.
I say put another 6 in it and look for another small block truck. Only issue is that the truck isn't worth rebuilding the 6, I'd look for a good used one from someones swap (anyone have one?).

What motor is in it and what car motors would work in its place?

05-08-2017, 12:22 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	1983 and an I6 Hi -My sons friend has a 83 short wide with an I6 and a TH350. The motor is about ready to blow up from what I hear. I have a few questions. We are in CA (keep in mind) and he wants to convert to a small block and just get it smogged illegally. I say put another 6 in it and look for another small block truck. Only issue is that the truck isn't worth rebuilding the 6, I'd look for a good used one from someones swap (anyone have one?). What motor is in it and what car motors would work in its place? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC