Posted by George (Alberta) on Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 1:35AM :
Spent some $ on my wifes 83 w 150 360 a couple of years ago, to pull her horse trailer. Ported pollished upped comp. headers,cam,650 cfm holley & usual other stuff. Long storey short she used low octain,had the tranny o\hauled & it wasent dowshifting on hills. You know the story----Burnt a piston, scored a cyl. This is the question, keep in mind this has to be low budget--do I use a 360 block that I have Bore it & switch parts or put in the poly thatI can get cheap or free, & probably have more power & mpg as the 360. Will the poly fit & bolt up to a 727, & will anything fit off the 360. Also keep in mind my neighbour has a scrap yard, & sells mostly gm stuff. Things like motor mounts shrouds etc are free
All & any input will be appreciated. George
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