What enging do you want in your truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nickp51chevy · 11-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Ok i did a quick search and didn't find a poll about what engine to use.

If you could put any engine in your truck what would it be and why?

AndyL · 11-10-2009, 04:25 PM

6.2 / 6.5 diesel... Why not?

blackdiesel · 11-10-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyL

6.2 / 6.5 diesel... Why not?

because a cummins is better???

joeys66pickup · 11-10-2009, 05:44 PM

alcohol burning 632ci w/ littlefield 14-71.... why? because Fast is fun

MrTucker · 11-10-2009, 06:45 PM

LSX - for a realistic answer (

)

Cheap and easy to come by, relatively easy to install, a lot of reliability, tons of aftermarket.......

Hottrucks · 11-10-2009, 06:48 PM

tucker thats an answer I can live with but

please post what these engines are out of....my truck is on the heart transplant list

Coronas56 · 11-10-2009, 06:57 PM

505, Big block Chevy, Cause I want to be thrown back in the seat!

blackdiesel · 11-10-2009, 07:02 PM

For a cheap ls engine, go pick up a truck 5.3 out of a late model Chevy or gmc

Kim57 · 11-10-2009, 07:13 PM

BB because I'm doing the Pro-street theme and I have a new 4-bolt main bare block sitting in the garage.
Kim

AndyL · 11-10-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

because a cummins is better???

No question a cummins 12v is a better engine... But - it comes with headaches for swapping - ie beefing up frame/suspension to handle weight & torque involved.

6.2/6.5 while not sexy - still roll the coal, are relatively reliable, and stupid simple...

Only other option is that F*rd monstrosity... Binders should stay in tractors

Jack60 · 11-10-2009, 07:20 PM

I've been thinking about the same thing, I have a 400, 327 and a 283, but I been thinking about putting a straight 6 in her......

code4 · 11-10-2009, 07:25 PM

lsx is going in mine. I got it mounted last night.

It will be de-tuned to around 700 hp for starters to see how the chassis handles it.

I work with these engines as a hobby so I prefer them.

My camaro runs 9.90's with the same exact set up & gets 25 mpg.

Of course these are turbo set ups.

My truck engine I mounted last night is a 98 LS1 block, 2001 6.0 chevy heads, the front assesories & intake are 2000 chevy 5.3, and the exhaust manis are 2007 C6 corvette. I have a ton of work left to do so it won't be on the road for a long time.

poncho_villa · 11-10-2009, 07:31 PM

I would definately go LSx. The engine in my truck right now is awesome, but my work truck has the 5.3 and I like it lots. So when I need to go engine shopping again I'm goin for the 5.3 or maybe a 6.0 out of a truck. Easy swap, lots of goodies for them, reliable and good gas mileage.

Indian113 · 11-10-2009, 07:32 PM

I'm building a old school 283, but then I'm a OLD SCHOOL PERSON. My gray hair and beard matchs my primer paint

OrrieG · 11-10-2009, 07:39 PM

I have a 350 going in mine, pulled out a 283 which I would love to put back in. But with overbore pistons running $50 a piece I cannot justify the expense at this time to get it bored.

sweet70beast · 11-10-2009, 07:57 PM

My 50 3100 is getting a 348. Why? When I pop the hood I want people to say " What the heck is that?"

My 54 Suburban is getting a turbocharged Grand National V6. Why? Because I have one and it would look great in there.

My 50 Bus is going to get a Cummins.

joeys66pickup · 11-10-2009, 08:13 PM

oooo realistically? late model 6.0L from any truck or SUV with a S400 or something on it

Cheap and fun/fast

70gmcjimmy · 11-10-2009, 09:56 PM

I voted original. It would be a 248 I6 in my case. I will have to settle for the later 250 thats in it for now. It seems to run real well so what the heck. I have several other V-8 trucks so this engine in the '55 works for me!

Later---DAC

82GMCShortBed · 11-10-2009, 10:01 PM

Would love to put one of these in my 454SS!!

Nelson Racing 632CI Big Block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozj28lsX46A

MrTucker · 11-10-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

tucker thats an answer I can live with but

please post what these engines are out of....my truck is on the heart transplant list

the 6.0L (about 325 hp stock) out of a late model Chevy/GMC truck/tahoe/suburban/etc is ideal. a simple head swap can net you around 500 hp. Problem is they are more expensive and harder to come by.

the 5.3L (about 300 hp stock) out of the same trucks is popular because they are everywhere and you can pick them up cheap. I've seen engine/tranny/wiring harness packages on ebay for around $2k, even cheaper for higher mileage engines (like 70k miles).

Also, engines later than 2004 (I believe) use the drive by wire system, which eliminates throttle linkages.

Package all of this up and you get an old classic truck, with a high tech drive train that has loads of power, runs very smoothly, has fuel injection, and gets decent fuel mileage - all for less than the cost of a crate engine with equal horsepower. Throw in an aggressive cam and you'll have a hell of a sounding motor that will run you 200k miles no problem.

2manyprojects · 11-10-2009, 10:51 PM

I'm going with a 383 LT1 because I already have it, and spent too much money on it.

Hottrucks · 11-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTucker

the 6.0L (about 325 hp stock) out of a late model Chevy/GMC truck/tahoe/suburban/etc is ideal. a simple head swap can net you around 500 hp. Problem is they are more expensive and harder to come by.

the 5.3L (about 300 hp stock) out of the same trucks is popular because they are everywhere and you can pick them up cheap. I've seen engine/tranny/wiring harness packages on ebay for around $2k, even cheaper for higher mileage engines (like 70k miles).

Also, engines later than 2004 (I believe) use the drive by wire system, which eliminates throttle linkages.

Package all of this up and you get an old classic truck, with a high tech drive train that has loads of power, runs very smoothly, has fuel injection, and gets decent fuel mileage - all for less than the cost of a crate engine with equal horsepower. Throw in an aggressive cam and you'll have a hell of a sounding motor that will run you 200k miles no problem.

thanx thats the answer I was looking for!!!! I think 500 cady plans will have to wait...as good as my 327 runs I want a bit more everything... power and mileage.. I drive mine everyday and it's never going to be anyting more than a Kool DD I have put 3000 miles on it since I fixed the speedo 2 months ago and it has only worked for less than half the time I have been driving it... since I pulled it from the death weeds...

kalirodding · 11-10-2009, 11:37 PM

I have an LT1 out of a 96 Impala SS thats going in my 55.

NONHOG · 11-10-2009, 11:39 PM

my GMC has a Chevy 235 in it now and I might just keep it. The hardcore guys say get a 302 Jimmy but my thought is if (IF) I swap it will be some thing I can get real good MPG after all I want a driver not a poser.
The LS engines sound pretty inviting.

Right after posting this i found a GMC 302 for maybe 75 $ Hmmmm

creamsicle68 · 11-10-2009, 11:46 PM

i voted other. because like others said. ide go the cummins route. cuz backed with a 6spd trans you can get a cummins to bark like no other deisel ive ever heard. the cummins is 2nd behind the v12 detroits in coolest soundin deisels in my book. but a detroit wont fit it a c10 too well haha

View Poll Results: What engine do you want in your truck?
Small block	21	24.14%
Big block	10	11.49%
LSx	38	43.68%
LTx	5	5.75%
S10 engine (for S10 swap)	1	1.15%
Orininal engine to the truck	4	4.60%
Other (what and why)	8	9.20%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

11-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	What enging do you want in your truck? Ok i did a quick search and didn't find a poll about what engine to use. If you could put any engine in your truck what would it be and why? __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-10-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
AndyL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: calgary Posts: 6	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? 6.2 / 6.5 diesel... Why not?

11-10-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? alcohol burning 632ci w/ littlefield 14-71.... why? because Fast is fun __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

11-10-2009, 06:45 PM	#5
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? LSX - for a realistic answer () Cheap and easy to come by, relatively easy to install, a lot of reliability, tons of aftermarket.......

11-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? tucker thats an answer I can live with but please post what these engines are out of....my truck is on the heart transplant list

11-10-2009, 06:57 PM	#7
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? 505, Big block Chevy, Cause I want to be thrown back in the seat! __________________ Semper Fi!

11-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? For a cheap ls engine, go pick up a truck 5.3 out of a late model Chevy or gmc __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

11-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? BB because I'm doing the Pro-street theme and I have a new 4-bolt main bare block sitting in the garage. Kim

11-10-2009, 07:20 PM	#11
Jack60 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 20	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I've been thinking about the same thing, I have a 400, 327 and a 283, but I been thinking about putting a straight 6 in her...... __________________ Have 55 Cameo needs a bit of work. 62 Impala 4 door grandparents bought new 60 Vette 350 5speed

11-10-2009, 07:25 PM	#12
code4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kalispell, Montana Posts: 54	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? lsx is going in mine. I got it mounted last night. It will be de-tuned to around 700 hp for starters to see how the chassis handles it. I work with these engines as a hobby so I prefer them. My camaro runs 9.90's with the same exact set up & gets 25 mpg. Of course these are turbo set ups. My truck engine I mounted last night is a 98 LS1 block, 2001 6.0 chevy heads, the front assesories & intake are 2000 chevy 5.3, and the exhaust manis are 2007 C6 corvette. I have a ton of work left to do so it won't be on the road for a long time.

11-10-2009, 07:31 PM	#13
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I would definately go LSx. The engine in my truck right now is awesome, but my work truck has the 5.3 and I like it lots. So when I need to go engine shopping again I'm goin for the 5.3 or maybe a 6.0 out of a truck. Easy swap, lots of goodies for them, reliable and good gas mileage. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

11-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#14
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I'm building a old school 283, but then I'm a OLD SCHOOL PERSON. My gray hair and beard matchs my primer paint

11-10-2009, 07:39 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I have a 350 going in mine, pulled out a 283 which I would love to put back in. But with overbore pistons running $50 a piece I cannot justify the expense at this time to get it bored. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-10-2009, 07:57 PM	#16
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? My 50 3100 is getting a 348. Why? When I pop the hood I want people to say " What the heck is that?" My 54 Suburban is getting a turbocharged Grand National V6. Why? Because I have one and it would look great in there. My 50 Bus is going to get a Cummins. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made Last edited by sweet70beast; 11-10-2009 at 07:59 PM.



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11-10-2009, 08:13 PM	#17
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? oooo realistically? late model 6.0L from any truck or SUV with a S400 or something on it Cheap and fun/fast __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

11-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#18
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I voted original. It would be a 248 I6 in my case. I will have to settle for the later 250 thats in it for now. It seems to run real well so what the heck. I have several other V-8 trucks so this engine in the '55 works for me! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

11-10-2009, 10:51 PM	#21
2manyprojects Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 670	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I'm going with a 383 LT1 because I already have it, and spent too much money on it.

11-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#23
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? I have an LT1 out of a 96 Impala SS thats going in my 55. Last edited by kalirodding; 11-10-2009 at 11:37 PM.

11-10-2009, 11:39 PM	#24
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? my GMC has a Chevy 235 in it now and I might just keep it. The hardcore guys say get a 302 Jimmy but my thought is if (IF) I swap it will be some thing I can get real good MPG after all I want a driver not a poser. The LS engines sound pretty inviting. Right after posting this i found a GMC 302 for maybe 75 $ Hmmmm __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 11-12-2009 at 07:51 PM.

11-10-2009, 11:46 PM	#25
creamsicle68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: levittown, PA Posts: 120	Re: What enging do you want in your truck? i voted other. because like others said. ide go the cummins route. cuz backed with a 6spd trans you can get a cummins to bark like no other deisel ive ever heard. the cummins is 2nd behind the v12 detroits in coolest soundin deisels in my book. but a detroit wont fit it a c10 too well haha

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