View Full Version : Bigger or Badder?


OldSchool83
12-05-2005, 07:02 PM
Hey, I own a 1983 c10 custom deluxe that is lowered with Cragar SS's all the way around 15 x 7.5 in front and 15 x 10 in back the only problem is that I only have a 305 in it. I dont know much about trucks sadly but im working on that. I know my 305 is down on horsepower and I was just wondering if I should spend the money to juice it back up or to just go out and buy a bigger engine like a 350 to replace it?

PEDRO
12-05-2005, 07:36 PM
454 engine but you can swap an ls1 in there

Mangled03gmc
12-05-2005, 08:25 PM
I wouldn't wast my time with the 305. I would go with a 350 or 83. they can be had pretty cheap nowdays.

OldSchool83
12-05-2005, 09:29 PM
hey thanks! I was just curious what you guys thought I already have a certain 502 in mind. ;) I started to question taking the original engine out. well thank you again! Ill get pics soon!

silver-mod-o
12-23-2005, 01:43 AM
if you are going 502 why not just do it right with that 572 crate motor... I am sure you have about 12G's sitting around. LOL... its a beast

MikeZQ8SS
12-23-2005, 01:16 PM
Ha! If you got 12 G's sitting around for an engine, pony up the other couple grand and get an LS7 :judge: :judge:

silver-mod-o
12-24-2005, 03:20 AM
Those old square body chevys have tons of room under the hood.... I have even seen one with a wicked duramax making about 650 horses and 900ftlbs... nobody saw that one coming.... in reality though.... you can make a healthy 383 or get lucky and run across a 400sb and you could use a lot of your same accessories and things.... just some ides though.

nightrunner
01-22-2006, 11:52 AM
go with 502 ram jet

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