V6-V8 swap

[CPNE]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if it tops out at 55- 60 MPH, something is wrong, or you have little tires off an Escort, you should be able to hit 100 MPH no problem.

Of course it'll go faster but the point being the RPM's are over 35K when pushing it beyond that. I'm used to a 2000 silverado with 3:73 and overdrive which is turning 2k at 70.

[JAKES 68GMC]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

While I tend to agree,according to his avatar,he uses it as a work truck.....its not a show truck.If he hadnt already swapped in the 205 t case Id say keep the V6,but since he has and it isnt 100% unmolested and he already has the 350 to use,I say use it.Now,yes the V6 is tired and worn out,but you could sell the 350 and get a rebuild kit for it.......

Why can't more people think like Dustin? It would cost me more to completely rebuild the V6 than it would be to swap in/soup up my 350. The V6 will go back in when I grow up, whether that be 5 or 25 years from now.

But anyway, people have their own opinions. I think this thread has ran its course, I got all the info I need.