aspenrt14
New Member
So I'll start off by saying I have very limited knowledge and experience with engines and whatnot. My only real experience is changing out water pumps and valve covers.
With that being said... I have always loved the body style of the 72-76 d100 stepside trucks. I had one in high school and loved it.
I am on the hunt for one that is in good shape body wise and have found a couple that I am interested in.
My goal is to turn one into a street/strip truck; that is also street legal...
Both trucks im interested in have 318's. Now I've read articles and posts and threads stating that one can squeeze 400+ hp out of a 318... first off - is it cheaper to start off with a 318 short block and just build up with 340/360 parts, or would I be better off just starting off with a 360 block and put performance parts on?
Also, one is an auto and the other had a 3 on the tree that was converted to the floor. Either case - I want a 4 on the floor. How would you recommend I make the swap?
I'm on a budget of under 5000 for engine rebuild and tranny.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, parts numbers and/or links of where to buy this stuff would be swell!
With that being said... I have always loved the body style of the 72-76 d100 stepside trucks. I had one in high school and loved it.
I am on the hunt for one that is in good shape body wise and have found a couple that I am interested in.
My goal is to turn one into a street/strip truck; that is also street legal...
Both trucks im interested in have 318's. Now I've read articles and posts and threads stating that one can squeeze 400+ hp out of a 318... first off - is it cheaper to start off with a 318 short block and just build up with 340/360 parts, or would I be better off just starting off with a 360 block and put performance parts on?
Also, one is an auto and the other had a 3 on the tree that was converted to the floor. Either case - I want a 4 on the floor. How would you recommend I make the swap?
I'm on a budget of under 5000 for engine rebuild and tranny.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, parts numbers and/or links of where to buy this stuff would be swell!