283 from a chevyII for my 66 stepside

[blackdawg]

I bought 66 stepside no motor no trans already has a good 12 bolt rear end in it.i found a guy that has a 283 from a chevyII.the stock 283 produces 275 horse.would this be a good transplant or hold out for a 350 engine.thinking i could add a cam headers,carb for better performance.the guy says the motor is tight but doesn"t know the milage assumes it is low.any ideas guys thanks

[Clyde65]

if it is reasonable, then cool. I would pull the dipstick look for burned oil and smell, also pull a valve cover and look at that, see if there is any gunk caked in the cover or head, any of that, I would consider that all before I bought it.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by blackdawg

I bought 66 stepside no motor no trans already has a good 12 bolt rear end in it.i found a guy that has a 283 from a chevyII.the stock 283 produces 275 horse.would this be a good transplant or hold out for a 350 engine.thinking i could add a cam headers,carb for better performance.the guy says the motor is tight but doesn"t know the milage assumes it is low.any ideas guys thanks

Do you know the casting numbers off of that 283?