That's not a Bad Idea . But you would want the more Milder G.M HT-383 for that Truck . Not a Real Cheap engine at $4.365.00 but cheaper then that ZZ383 with it's Larger Camshaft and C/R better suited for a Street/Strip Car .

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...V8s/HT_383.cfm