Thread: 350 Engine swap?

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Ok, I understand about the 305 heads are going to choke the motor. The reason I wanted to use them was for money purposes. The motor that is in my truck as of now is going to need to be rebuilt and i want to put a different one in and get started on it so that i can have it built when the current motor decides to take a dive.

The reason that i ask about the 292 inline 6 is because i have one and ive seen a lot of companies that make parts for them. Would that motor do well in my 1987 Chevrolet Silverado? Or would that be too much weight for an inline 6? I know that truck is a lot of steel and I just want to make sure that the 292 would make enough power and torque to make me happy or if i need to go with a v8. I want a unique street rod but i neeed to be able to drive it at least 30 miles a day without it breaking me on gas. (That means anything over 350 is pretty much out of the question.) Any Suggestions? I think if it would work, the 292 would be a very fun and unique way to go. I mean seriously, how many people do you see with inline 6's as a street rod in a truck that big and heavy? Lemme Know... Thanks!