1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

[crakarjax]

Rebuild and buy beer with the leftover money

[NewType72]

Well havin the old one done for me wouldn't be any more time since I have a guy willing to check it all out for me that I trust and ill be swapping the ENTIRE systerm motor/trans/driveline/and rear end so it'll e down for a while no matter what long as it gets done an I have time to test and tune by June ill be good. Just a matter of getting the loan for this all. An ill check out that site Shawn thank you
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[NewType72]

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Rebuild and buy beer with the leftover money

I'd buy it for the guys working on it but I'm not even old enough to buy it for them lol
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[NewType72]

Okay I can see an obvious price difference from a good wrench long block from gm so what're are they doing just the fact that its remand factored drops the price that much? I like gm's 100,000 mile guarantee a bit more and the fact that it will be new. You know might as well go brand new if I'm already spending the extra
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[NewType72]

I'm liking this right here optimum HP but I'm just curious if it really hold up better than the true blue GM goodwrench engines

http://www.westcoastengines.com/prod...-1-300-hp.html

here's one from GM performance pricier but brand new

http://store.chevroletperformance.co...-12499529--%3E

Another from Crate Engine Depot which will put me into the beginnings of the vortec's

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/57-L...P9443C718.aspx

and of course ones from Summit.

I think I'm getting too many choices now

[shawno72]

Devin (Dsigh) just got a turnkey 383 stroker from west coast. Hasn't got it ou of the crate yet but check his build thread on the 63 gmc
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[NewType72]

Ill check it out
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by NewType72

I'm liking this right here optimum HP but I'm just curious if it really hold up better than the true blue GM goodwrench engines

http://www.westcoastengines.com/prod...-1-300-hp.html

here's one from GM performance pricier but brand new

http://store.chevroletperformance.co...-12499529--%3E

Another from Crate Engine Depot which will put me into the beginnings of the vortec's

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/57-L...P9443C718.aspx

and of course ones from Summit.

I think I'm getting too many choices now

Put all your choices in a hat shake it for 30 seconds close your eyes and pick one

[NewType72]

sounds like that could get expensive real quick lol I still have some time so I'm going through them thouroughly

[crakarjax]

Here's another option -- get a 6.0L plus tranny used from LKQ with ~75-100k miles on it. Those things are good for a few hundred k miles and you couldn't ask for better efficiency. They are pretty much the new 350 in terms of enthusiast use.

[NewType72]

Don't they run out to about 366+? So just less than a stroker. I probably won't go anything more advanced computer wise I want to stick carb for the look
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[NewType72]

Well looking more closely at the Crate motor from GM 350/290HP base add intake and carb and my goodies and viola done and happy

Also considering going through Bowtie Overdrives and mating their 700R4 and do a new crossmember and whatever else I need for the swap any opinions? I've seen alot of good reviews from them so I guess that's good was even recommended by the GM parts guy we know at a local dealership so that must be good

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...m.php?ITEMID=7

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Well looking more closely at the Crate motor from GM 350/290HP base add intake and carb and my goodies and viola done and happy

Also considering going through Bowtie Overdrives and mating their 700R4 and do a new crossmember and whatever else I need for the swap any opinions? I've seen alot of good reviews from them so I guess that's good was even recommended by the GM parts guy we know at a local dealership so that must be good

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...m.php?ITEMID=7

I have their "Tv made easy" kit on my truck for my 700r4. It's a nice kit and I've heard nothing but great things about them.

[NewType72]

That's good to hear I'm just curious if they just send the tranny nothing else
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[longbed67]

Not to throw in another wrench but if your worried about going modern with an LS, you can get a carb intake for an LS motor and keep it simple.... And if a company that builds engines that has been around for a while is using solid parts, and is offering a 5yr/50000 mile warranty like the west coast engines is going to be soild motor in my opinion for what it is worth.

[NewType72]

Completely valid points my friend but I look at it this way if I'm going to have to spend my money I'd rather be for sure about it rather than be slightly worried I love a good rebuild and mine hasn't completely failed but its still a rebuild. Nothing against WestCoast I'm just picky in my own rights on this one. As for the LS I love the look of a new style are motor but I'm essentially reverting back to old tech so why spend the extra $ when I could have my simplicity in a bottle. I also checked out the carb setups and holy moly those intakes are $$$$$ so I figured I'd stay in my Stone Age on this truck since it'll be reverted back further when I do my factory paint job to it. Also looked at the small motor equivalent to my truck except a 2012 they get 14-19 city-highway I'm not too far off I was shocked by those numbers
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[shawno72]

Good point Dylan. As leddzepp would say "old school is the rule"
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[NewType72]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Good point Dylan. As leddzepp would say "old school is the rule"
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That's something to live by right there I not discrediting new motors or even Adam's input which is great by the way I hope I didn't come off rude by my long post.

There is certainly a reason why the enhanced these trucks and have moved on from the old carb stuff but hey if I'm building a classic why not keep the theme nothin beats the look of a beefy naturally aspirated motor's air cleaner. definitely a plus being able to fix it myself if indeed a breakdown occurs god forbid on a long trip. plus I need something to keep me busy on the weekends when I finally "finish" this truck.

Maybe I'll go LS or even Dmax status when I do a pull rig actually that's a for sure on either motor for the next build

[NewType72]

Also looking at a 4L60E because it's "recommended" by GM when doing their crate motor's any advantage over the 700R4's? Other than electronic vs. mechanical

[shawno72]

I believe its the same tranny, but like you said one is electrical and will need a computer.

[NewType72]

Gonna shop around an ask my local guy a few things and see what he could rebuild both for. Electrically the 4L60e would be nice to choose my shift points but 700r would be just fine as well
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[NewType72]

What have I gotten myself into...







This shall be a ton of fun

[Ol Blue K20]

I like the color but not so sure about "ton of fun" lol
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[NewType72]

neither am I

[shawno72]

Better get a lot of sandpaper
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