Thread: So I want to build a truck around a motor..........

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Everyone thanks for the input so far. Tech I will look into the amazon links you posted. As far as the weight transfer is concerned, what has worked in the past? I spent some time in a fab shop building dirt and asphalt cars. Everything was setup to be adjustable and scaled every time out. This extent of modification would render the truck bed pretty useless and the suspension may not ride real well on the street. Anyone find that happy medium?

I agree on the brakes. I am trying to sit down and plan an entire package (or at least 80%) ahead of time so that I can be realistic as far as a budget and time frame. Right now I haven't invested much and I don't want to end up with an $8000 pile of junk that is 25% complete when my patience is finished...........that and I would like to stay married, it IS fairly important to me

"It does, however, require a specific intake manifold (Vortec heads have 4 bolts attaching the intake manifold as opposed to the traditional six bolts)."
This is a quote from Wikipedia about identifying the Vortec heads. The set I have is 1992 with 4 center screws for the valve covers. I checked the heads and they have six threaded holes on each head to fasten the manifold. Am I correct in saying that these are not vortec heads?

Larry as far as the truck........I can dig it. there is just something about potential and the aspirations of a patient craft that do it for me. I will check back over time to see how you make out.

Chris