Thread: Engine Upgrade
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06-27-2005 07:45 AM #1
Engine Upgrade
I just bought an 86 Chevy Silverado 2WD. I don't know why but I've always loved this Chevy model. And after trading in my 2004 2500 4x4 for a mini van my wife let me buy an old beater truck. Well I plan to soup this puppy up. But first I want to get a new engine and trans before doing any body work. I've always loved automobiles and now have the time and money (not a lot) to really dive in. I'm a newbie but a fast learner and am not really affraid of taking on a big challange. So my question here is My current engine is a standard 305 5.0L 4BBR, and it leaks oil from pretty much everywhere. I want to know what would be a nice upgrade and how hard would it be? I would like to use my current intake manafold, carb, etc (because it has been newly upgraded), how big can I go with out needing to buy all new parts? I was thinking of upgrading to a 350. Any suggestions?
Sorry for your loss of friend Mike McGee, Shine. Great trans men are few and far between, it seems. Sadly, Mike Frade was only 66 and had been talking about retirement for ten years that I know...
We Lost a Good One