Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build

[duallyjams]

Nothing beats cubic dollars. A high horse power L6 would be cool but you have to work with in your budget and sometimes compromise.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Nothing beats cubic dollars. A high horse power L6 would be cool but you have to work with in your budget and sometimes compromise.

I'd still go with the six if it could be reliably built to around 350hp even if it cost more, but the guys on the inliners forum didn't think it would work. It wouldn't be much fun to drive with only 275 hp and the suspension and brakes to handle a good bit more. The V8 would be way more fun to drive and sound better too.
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[duallyjams]

Well then build the 6 like you want just because those other folks don't think it will work doesn't mean that it won't work case in point I built a 400 smblk with the stock cast crank that everyone said you can not turn it above 6grand and that it would not last well it was my daily driver and i use turn it 7200 and never had a problem so all the na sayers were wrong oh and this was in a 4x4 that also used for the street stock class truck pull 6500 pound sled.

[McMurphy]

I have to agree with Duallyjams... build what you want, and tweak it to how you want it.
I wanted a "Sprint" engine for my Tempest, but they are getting harder and harder to find, so I had a stock 230 rebuilt into a Sprint. A $150 engine turned into a $3,000 rebuild. But it was what I wanted, and it will get it's first showing this summer.

Good luck on whatever you decide though, your process is immaculate and no doubt the end result will be well received no matter which path you take!

[chevyrestoguy]

John-
I had some reservations about the 6 right from the start. In order for you to achieve your horsepower and E.T. goals, it was going to have to be a pretty radical 6 cylinder. Radical can oftentimes mean temperamental, and that's no fun. I really like the idea of a LS engine. Those things make great power, don't leak, and get great mileage when coupled with the right components. Don't overlook the 4.8, you can find those engines CHEAP, oftentimes 1/3rd the cost of a 5.3.

I like the old straight 6 engines, but when you were wanting to go 13:1 on compression, I got worried. Even with good gas, a slight error on the tune can lead to severe death rattle (detonation) and that'll waste the rod bearings in a hurry.

[litew8]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I really like the idea of a LS engine. Those things make great power, don't leak, and get great mileage when coupled with the right components.

Personally, I know nothing of LS engines. Someone once mentioned to me that they do tend to leak.