[Steeveedee]

It will cost more to convert to a V-8 than rebuilding the 6. It's getting more difficult to find people who will write an illegal smog report. If you're really interested in not having to deal with smog equipment, try and find a truck that is '75 or older. Back in the day I was a mechanic with a smog license, and had people who wanted me to pass it through the system when it didn't pass. Doing so would leave me in a position of possibly paying fines and losing my personal freedom. Ain't nobody or amount of money worth that, to me. YMMV