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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 06-01-2010, 05:47 PM

I been working on fine tuning my 406 and starting thinking who has what motor and why did you choose it for your truck? I chose the 406 because i wanted raw torque and power. What about you guys? Don't forget to vote.

**Palf70Step** · 06-01-2010, 05:55 PM

350 crate, simple, easy and good power.

capev86 · 06-01-2010, 06:07 PM

i have a 406sbc for my 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd with 3 on the tree and 4.10 third member swap. my dad bought the engine 15 years ago for his 84 burb and it doesn't have many miles on it since it was rebuilt just prior to his getting it. right now i have a 307 in my truck......boring....

i don't find a 350 very exciting. i love stroker motors and being different and so i'd rather have a 305 or a 307 with a 400 crank than a straight 350. that would be a very efficient setup but i already have my bad boy motor. it has the cross drilling in the head and block. i may put an RV grind full roller valvetrain in it before i pop it in.

exhaust will be the stock ram horns with hopefully a magnaflow x pipe stainless dual setup from lmc. top end will be an edelbrock performer intake with a q-jet on top and i have an early 70's chevy dual snorkel air cleaner bottom with the top off my dad's 84 burb air cleaner so i can get lots of air and filter it through a 14x5" filter. it is soo backyard hot rod engineering AND factory looking that it is just plain sick!

Ackattack · 06-01-2010, 06:10 PM

5.3L here

Power, Reliability, Economy....what more could you want?

gixxerpymp · 06-01-2010, 06:18 PM

454. It was in it when I bought it.

I will eventually do a 6.0l swap tho.

Rob H. · 06-01-2010, 06:24 PM

Mine has the 327 it came with, always like the 327, holds up good and good power. That and only showing 89XXX on the clock, guess I'll keep it awhile!

**John Fabris** · 06-01-2010, 06:27 PM

350 crate motor. most of the trucks that I buy have later year 350s in them as replacement motors.

kev0519 · 06-01-2010, 06:37 PM

350 tuned port 89 vintage not quite there yet

gregg72340 · 06-01-2010, 06:38 PM

402 Big Block is going in mine because it was FREE!!!!

silverstreak · 06-01-2010, 06:47 PM

I only voted once for "other" because all 3 trucks fit into that category.

71 C20 longbed fleetside 305 (installed by previous owner from 76 Elcamino)

69 C10 longbed stepside 250 (original motor)

68 C10 shortbed fleetside 496 (in the panning stages right now)

Hubscrub · 06-01-2010, 07:19 PM

i love a inline 6, the look sweet fixed up, but i pulled mine for a 350, i want to build something like a t-bucket with an open motor and use the 6 in it

big_al_71 · 06-01-2010, 07:24 PM

I went with a small block 400 then built it to a 406 beyond happy with it plenty of power and torque.

blazin · 06-01-2010, 07:20 PM

383 stroker. everyone likes a good strokin!!

68 c10 ls2 · 06-01-2010, 07:45 PM

I think the 6.0L should have been an option other then the 5.3 or "other". 6.0L all the way! If i ahd the money it would be LSX!!!!

darush01 · 06-01-2010, 08:31 PM

mine has the factory 350 which is in great shape mechanicall and cosmetically, Im just gonna do some small things to it add headers and clean it up a little

Shyguy · 06-01-2010, 08:35 PM

It seems a lot of people like the 350, but since I have always been different I don't have one.

The 350 is a great engine and is less expensive to work on than the two engines I have.

My '67 swb stepper has a I-6 and my '71 lwb stepper has a 454.

They both have the granny 4 speed. I like to drive the '67 most of the time, but every once in a while I am in the mood for raw power. That is when I drive the '71.

My son and I put the '67 together a couple of summers ago.

Danny

CB24 · 06-01-2010, 09:10 PM

I voted 5.3 because that's the route I'm thinking of going. They are affordable & its newer tech.

Bennett68C10 · 06-01-2010, 09:15 PM

350 crate 4 bolt in mine, picked it up with all acc. in great shape for $400.00 off a buddy who didn't need it.

Sinister · 06-01-2010, 09:17 PM

I'm running a 350. Love them. There are parts every where for em. Relatively cheap to work on.

Zoomin · 06-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Because that's what it came with, and I love the look and sound.

zammer · 06-01-2010, 11:26 PM

350, my 2wd blazer had one in it when i bought it. If it didn't i think i would have got a 350 crate as they are pretty cheap for the power you get and could get later if you want

jbristo67 · 06-01-2010, 11:48 PM

396. I was going to run an lsx but I came across a good 396 and have always wanted one

ol_skool_chevy · 06-02-2010, 12:07 AM

327ci....I have been building it over the past 2 years

**Stocker** · 06-02-2010, 01:42 AM

Mine came with a 350, which I had rebuilt. It serves the purpose, but part of me has always wished I had opened the wallet a bit more and gone with a 383 stroker.

HOGDADDY · 06-02-2010, 01:56 AM

I put a Goodwrench 350 in mine to replace the wimpy 305.

View Poll Results: What motor did you use and why?
350 Small block	77	50.66%
400 Small block	11	7.24%
454 Big block	17	11.18%
396 Big block	6	3.95%
5.3 New gen	13	8.55%
other	28	18.42%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

06-01-2010, 05:47 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I been working on fine tuning my 406 and starting thinking who has what motor and why did you choose it for your truck? I chose the 406 because i wanted raw torque and power. What about you guys? Don't forget to vote. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4 Last edited by BADPURPLE70CHEVY; 06-01-2010 at 05:52 PM. Reason: EDIT

06-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 350 crate, simple, easy and good power. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-01-2010, 06:07 PM	#3
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? i have a 406sbc for my 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd with 3 on the tree and 4.10 third member swap. my dad bought the engine 15 years ago for his 84 burb and it doesn't have many miles on it since it was rebuilt just prior to his getting it. right now i have a 307 in my truck......boring.... i don't find a 350 very exciting. i love stroker motors and being different and so i'd rather have a 305 or a 307 with a 400 crank than a straight 350. that would be a very efficient setup but i already have my bad boy motor. it has the cross drilling in the head and block. i may put an RV grind full roller valvetrain in it before i pop it in. exhaust will be the stock ram horns with hopefully a magnaflow x pipe stainless dual setup from lmc. top end will be an edelbrock performer intake with a q-jet on top and i have an early 70's chevy dual snorkel air cleaner bottom with the top off my dad's 84 burb air cleaner so i can get lots of air and filter it through a 14x5" filter. it is soo backyard hot rod engineering AND factory looking that it is just plain sick!

06-01-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 5.3L here Power, Reliability, Economy....what more could you want? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-01-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 454. It was in it when I bought it. I will eventually do a 6.0l swap tho.

06-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? Mine has the 327 it came with, always like the 327, holds up good and good power. That and only showing 89XXX on the clock, guess I'll keep it awhile! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

06-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#7
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 350 crate motor. most of the trucks that I buy have later year 350s in them as replacement motors. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

06-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#8
kev0519 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Goodview VA Posts: 27	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 350 tuned port 89 vintage not quite there yet

06-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#9
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 402 Big Block is going in mine because it was FREE!!!!

06-01-2010, 06:47 PM	#10
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I only voted once for "other" because all 3 trucks fit into that category. 71 C20 longbed fleetside 305 (installed by previous owner from 76 Elcamino) 69 C10 longbed stepside 250 (original motor) 68 C10 shortbed fleetside 496 (in the panning stages right now)

06-01-2010, 07:19 PM	#11
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? i love a inline 6, the look sweet fixed up, but i pulled mine for a 350, i want to build something like a t-bucket with an open motor and use the 6 in it __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-01-2010, 07:24 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I went with a small block 400 then built it to a 406 beyond happy with it plenty of power and torque. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-01-2010, 07:20 PM	#13
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 383 stroker. everyone likes a good strokin!!

06-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#14
68 c10 ls2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 157	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I think the 6.0L should have been an option other then the 5.3 or "other". 6.0L all the way! If i ahd the money it would be LSX!!!!



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06-01-2010, 08:31 PM	#15
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? mine has the factory 350 which is in great shape mechanicall and cosmetically, Im just gonna do some small things to it add headers and clean it up a little

06-01-2010, 08:35 PM	#16
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? It seems a lot of people like the 350, but since I have always been different I don't have one. The 350 is a great engine and is less expensive to work on than the two engines I have. My '67 swb stepper has a I-6 and my '71 lwb stepper has a 454. They both have the granny 4 speed. I like to drive the '67 most of the time, but every once in a while I am in the mood for raw power. That is when I drive the '71. My son and I put the '67 together a couple of summers ago. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#17
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I voted 5.3 because that's the route I'm thinking of going. They are affordable & its newer tech.

06-01-2010, 09:15 PM	#18
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 350 crate 4 bolt in mine, picked it up with all acc. in great shape for $400.00 off a buddy who didn't need it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-01-2010, 09:17 PM	#19
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I'm running a 350. Love them. There are parts every where for em. Relatively cheap to work on. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#20
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? Because that's what it came with, and I love the look and sound.

06-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#21
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 350, my 2wd blazer had one in it when i bought it. If it didn't i think i would have got a 350 crate as they are pretty cheap for the power you get and could get later if you want

06-01-2010, 11:48 PM	#22
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 396. I was going to run an lsx but I came across a good 396 and have always wanted one __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

06-02-2010, 12:07 AM	#23
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? 327ci....I have been building it over the past 2 years __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

06-02-2010, 01:42 AM	#24
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? Mine came with a 350, which I had rebuilt. It serves the purpose, but part of me has always wished I had opened the wallet a bit more and gone with a 383 stroker. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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06-02-2010, 01:56 AM	#25
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: Most popular engine for our trucks and why? I put a Goodwrench 350 in mine to replace the wimpy 305.