Help me pick my motor swap

[BucknutBob]

If I were ever going to drive a Chevy, it'd be that one - very pretty. K5s and early Broncos give me a chubby.

I don't really hate Chevies. I just like flicking crap at [MENTION=78031]BucknutBob[/MENTION].

I'm a big fan of that body style, too--that and the stepside pickup of that same generation. Flick all you like, Kevin--I've got a teflon coating (LOL)!

 

[Rockdawg84]

I'll throw one in the ring. ford 5.0 225 horse and 250 trq. fits under the hood and can hook up the AC. In a rig as light as our runners you will get better milage better than the 22re and pull hills like you have 200 horse because you will

Hear is a thread to get the juices flowing

5.0L into 1984 Toyota - a thread with actual tech - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

 

[dorton]

I'll throw one in the ring. ford 5.0 225 horse and 250 trq. fits under the hood and can hook up the AC. In a rig as light as our runners you will get better milage better than the 22re and pull hills like you have 200 horse because you will

Hear is a thread to get the juices flowing

5.0L into 1984 Toyota - a thread with actual tech - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

I actually have a complete 5.0L, from Mass Air to flywheel, with all accessories, and harness collecting dust. Hmmmmmm.

 

[BucknutBob]

I'll throw one in the ring. ford 5.0 225 horse and 250 trq. fits under the hood and can hook up the AC. In a rig as light as our runners you will get better milage better than the 22re and pull hills like you have 200 horse because you will

And the distributor is in FRONT! That fact alone would make me consider it, given the tight confines front-to-rear once you're done. They have adapter kits for this just like for the Chevy 350, too.

 

[BoatRacer]

My long term plans call for an all aluminum L33 5.3 liter, using the factory injection and a PCM from PSI Conversions. They can be had for a lot less than an LS 5.7 engine and have great torque down low. I have a R151 that I'd like to use behind it, I'm at least two years away from starting it, but it should be fun.

 

[KidVermicious]

I'll throw one in the ring. ford 5.0 225 horse and 250 trq. fits under the hood and can hook up the AC. In a rig as light as our runners you will get better milage better than the 22re and pull hills like you have 200 horse because you will

Hear is a thread to get the juices flowing

5.0L into 1984 Toyota - a thread with actual tech - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

I just read that thread. Very nice.

 

[Rockdawg84]

And the distributor is in FRONT! That fact alone would make me consider it, given the tight confines front-to-rear once you're done. They have adapter kits for this just like for the Chevy 350, too.

and don't forget that they are narrower than a chevy as well.

I just read that thread. Very nice.

makes me want to work on mine. LOL but its 110 outside and all I have is a carport.