New project

[ff_jeff]

Ok after taking it all in and thinking... I have decided to modify my new truck.
Its a 1997 Chevy c1500 Reg cab step side. 4.3 v6 bone stock minus air filter.




Not much, but it has potential. And I own it with no payments too. Gemme yalls thoughts on future plans.
I was thinking either 421ci NA, or lots of boost on a 370. Im kinda leaning twards selling the nitrous kit I have. What do yall think? Lower it first then start on motor... or build motor first? What?

[Show&Go]

I think its a great idea. I vote lower it. Its very cheap on the OBS trucks. especially if you look around. Someone would probably part with a great kit for chump change. Being you should have some insurance cash coming in soon even if not get you a personal loan something to get you started toward your end goal. You know a TON comparded to where you were on your old truck when you started mods. You can make this thing the best on the block!
REALLY jeff being this is your new ride I would think hard about robbing your locker and gears since they will swap over... IF you can get to your truck. It would take a while but thats bout a grand you would be loosing just to buy it in a few months again.

[GMCwantsLS1]

Nice! You know that that truck weights less than 3.9Klbs! I would get the 370 and some boost. That should get you close to 10's or better!

[Lsx10]

I was thinking a 383ls motor but I guess a 421 would be fun. I like NA, but either of your choices are good ones.

I agree with show and go, drop it first, do your roll pan, and whatever else you don't need much down time for. don't tear into the swap untill you have EVERYTHING for it. motor, headers, wiring harness, intake, mounts and everything else.

this will take you a while to piece togather, so I would make it look good in the mean time

[bangbangskeetskeet]

I was thinking a 383ls motor but I guess a 421 would be fun.

I like his idea...383 is a bomb number...it has retro feel but with all the advantages of the new LS motors. But yeah I say do a big ass rear mount...or even do twins like I was planing on doing!!!!! Its fun to be different and I think it would be a lil cheaper than doing front mount....but I could be TOTALLY wrong...

I dunno maybe Im partial to going rear mount, but I really think they can make serious power and they are "not the norm".

Whatever you do Im sure it will be awesome man!!! Good luck

[r6z4o6]

DROP IT FIRST!! Then if you are going to do rear roll pan, please sell me your rear bumper! I am just east of Round Rock


But seriously...drop it first. That can be done in a weekend.

[ducky]

Drop it and get some light wheels. You know what im going to say Jeff. I say Boost it. Less stress on the parts, longer live on it. I dont know how well a 370 and boost would go together, only because I dont know the thickness of the cylinder walls.

But seriously, if you ever want any help on this let me know, and you know ill be more than happy to come up and hang out and wrench on it with you.

[zeake]

Drop it and get some light wheels. You know what im going to say Jeff. I say Boost it. Less stress on the parts, longer live on it. I dont know how well a 370 and boost would go together, only because I dont know the thickness of the cylinder walls.

But seriously, if you ever want any help on this let me know, and you know ill be more than happy to come up and hang out and wrench on it with you.

370's are what most folks are running for boosted motors. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[ducky]

370's are what most folks are running for boosted motors. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

ohh thats right. 6.0 is 364, so a 370.. ah makes sense

[got2belucky]

id drop it first because its quick, easy and will keep you interested in the truck while you do the swap. just dont paint it untill you get the motor and drivetrain in. once its painted its almost impossible to complete the swap without screwing up the paint somwhere. trust me, i know