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Originally Posted by bosshogg
Honestly, start with something else. 329 will not make huge power number or really even be adequate enough for a swap. Start with a 466 and be done with it the first time.
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Sure, throw a 1800lb engine in a half ton....then you probably won't be able to fit it in there without a body lift, or cutting the crossmembers out of the frame and starting over.
That 329 was used in the 2840's I believe...right at 100hp at the flywheel. In a light half ton, for economy purposes, that wouldn't be too terrible.
Another thing to remember is that the 100hp this thing made factory was for sustained load....I'm sure you could tune her up about 50% since you won't be "using" all that power constantly.
I still want to throw an old 301 AC engine in a pickup....
Chris