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10-18-2011, 01:55 PM
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What should I do
What engine should I put in my 68 shorty. im want what i can get if its the right pice free-400 and runs ill be happy not worried about gas hope this helps every one asking for more info on it. just thought if would be fun to through on here to!
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10-18-2011, 02:00 PM
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Re: What should I do
Big block if you got one.
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10-18-2011, 02:00 PM
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Re: What should I do
Big Block
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10-18-2011, 02:02 PM
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Re: What should I do
one that runs would be good .i vote big block too
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10-18-2011, 02:04 PM
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Re: What should I do
Big cubic inch small block!!!!
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10-18-2011, 02:10 PM
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Re: What should I do
Pretty vague question. What options do you have?
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10-18-2011, 02:14 PM
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Re: What should I do
Plenty of choices........my vote is for one of the LS series. If it is a real truck (one for hauling) then a 6.0 LQ4 or LQ9 (L92 6.2 cool but expensive). If it is more a crusier that you want some good HP, good for an LS2, LS3, or a LS9
 Big Block are fun, but the LS run as hard and can pass gas stations too.
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10-18-2011, 02:45 PM
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Re: What should I do
I'm partial to the year one small block engines that are pushing around 300-400 hp
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10-18-2011, 04:04 PM
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Re: What should I do
Bb 4 sb 2 ls 1
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10-18-2011, 04:15 PM
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Re: What should I do
283 tunnel ram with a gear drive & 305 comp cam
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10-18-2011, 05:32 PM
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Re: What should I do
honda engine
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10-18-2011, 05:36 PM
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10-18-2011, 05:37 PM
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Re: What should I do
top fuel dragster motor.
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10-18-2011, 05:39 PM
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Re: What should I do
A big small block!!!
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10-18-2011, 05:41 PM
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I myself like the SBC engines myself, but you can also go with the more modern LS family of engines as well. Just depends on what you want out of it. Good luck. As the choices are almost endless!
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10-18-2011, 06:40 PM
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Lsx all the way!!!!!
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10-18-2011, 07:09 PM
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Re: What should I do
How about a hot rodded inline six? Plenty of torque, reliable, relatively inexpensive, easy to work on, and a little out of the main-stream. You could still do a smoke-show, and you wouldn't have so much weight up front.
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10-18-2011, 07:14 PM
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Re: What should I do
I think we need to see pictures first and then we can decide for you :-p
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10-18-2011, 10:01 PM
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Re: What should I do
572 crate with F.A.S.T. FI. A new 6 speed tranny. You will need a water cooled checkbook.
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10-18-2011, 10:09 PM
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Re: What should I do
I'm not sure those sixes weigh much less than a V-8.
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10-18-2011, 10:13 PM
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Re: What should I do
Twin Turbo LSX!
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10-18-2011, 11:04 PM
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Re: What should I do
Here you go, It's only $25,000
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10-18-2011, 11:16 PM
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Re: What should I do
pretty stupid thread lol
I mean whats your budget what do you wanna do with it? junkyard tree fiddy or a 25000 motor like above My vote is a LSX
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10-18-2011, 11:31 PM
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Re: What should I do
I like the six idea 292 with some old custom offy' parts. I also liked Pop's C10 idea w/283 and a tunnel ram. Sorry to show my age.
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10-18-2011, 11:59 PM
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I built my entire truck on this decision process.
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