Thanks guys for the great info, but unfortunately I'm on a pretty limited budget. I've got $3,500 max to get a motor in and running - including intake, carb, balancer, alternator, distributor, pulleys, brackets, etc. I've looked at a few different 383 options mentioned in the posts and the motors alone start at $5,500, plus all the accessories. I've looked into the LS options, but don't have the time or inclination to sort out all the complications.

I see the ZZ5 for about $5k, which includes carb, balancer, water pump and distributor, but it's $1,500 more then I've got, plus I'd still need pulleys, brackets, alternator, etc.
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Re: warranty - all the engines seem to have a 12 month warranty, since my 1967 truck is not a "listed vehicle". Even the local engine rebuilder has a 12 month warranty.

Any suggestions on the best motor in my budget? In the long run, I'd like to build a 327 to put in the truck, since that's what was in it originally (unfortunately that block is long gone). In the meantime, I've got to get my truck on the road in the next 2 months.

Thanks for the help!