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tmoble · 07-31-2017, 09:52 PM

is this a driver to lay down the miles with or week-only cruise nights deal?

does your truck have a stock frame or has it been sub-framed with a Camaro or MII setup? I personally wouldn't get into a deal where I run a BB chevy on a MII front. With a stock frame you can buy a engine and transmission crossmember setup that works well. Just avoid any type of setup that cantilevers the engine mounts off the frame rails. Don't ask how I know this.

LS deal is more "modern" but SBC chevy is cheap and reliable. I'm not sure what the whole 'modern" deal buys you once you hit the road. That LT deal is EFI too.

07-31-2017, 09:52 PM	#9
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: which one would you pick engine tranny combo? is this a driver to lay down the miles with or week-only cruise nights deal? does your truck have a stock frame or has it been sub-framed with a Camaro or MII setup? I personally wouldn't get into a deal where I run a BB chevy on a MII front. With a stock frame you can buy a engine and transmission crossmember setup that works well. Just avoid any type of setup that cantilevers the engine mounts off the frame rails. Don't ask how I know this. LS deal is more "modern" but SBC chevy is cheap and reliable. I'm not sure what the whole 'modern" deal buys you once you hit the road. That LT deal is EFI too.