1983 and an I6

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by demian5

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?

More than likely it has a 250 in it or possibly a 292. If you install any motor other than the original you run into different mounts, exhaust, and etc. May not be a cheap way to go.