Fwd: [oletrucks] V6 or I6?

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Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 13:37:40 EST
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] V6 or I6?
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Hi, I have a 52 chevy pu that has been sitting for a while. It ran when I 
parked it. I have been looking at the pros and cons on putting these back 
original or street rodding or just changing a few things for safety reasons. 
My truck is close to original as far as I can tell by looks. It needs 
somebody work and engine work along with brake repairs. My                    
                                             question's are,                  
                                                                              
                                                                                
            1.  My engine block has a crack on the side, It was there when I 
bought the truck and ran fine. I was thinking about putting a 292six in or a 
327. I'm leaning more for the 292 because I dont want to have to cut my truck 
up or move radiator etc. Will the 292 fit OK, are the motor mounts the same 
as the 216/235, will my 3 spd on the column work OK, and what year 292 will 
work, what changes if any will  have to be made? The reason I was looking at 
the 292 is I heard you could beef these engines up nice for a six.              
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                            
22. Will I have to change rear end's, and if so what will work best?            
                                                                                
                                                                            
33. Will I have to up grade the brakes?                                         
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                              
                     Thanks in advance, Larry.                                
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