Those don't really sound too big blockish. 
Engine swaps....which engine?
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only 200 some odd hp and 300 some foot lbs of tq from almost 500 cubic inches..... um no thanks.What is the dyno from? and 8.1?
If you can find one cheap enough, that's a hell of a nice torque curve....
It'll tide you over until you get that 6.0 built up....
And no SBC can touch the sound of a BBC
Yep, bone stock 8.1L
3/4 ton 4x4
Cowboy Cadillac
Ain't no trash in my trailer!
only 200 some odd hp and 300 some foot lbs of tq from almost 500 cubic inches..... um no thanks.
It (8.1L)was rated at 345HP and 460/470Ftlbs torque from the factory. I believe it is rated so low to meet emissions laws( don't have those here
) but that seems like a realistic loss through the drivetrain.
only 200 some odd hp and 300 some foot lbs of tq from almost 500 cubic inches..... um no thanks.
It (8.1L)was rated at 345HP and 460/470Ftlbs torque from the factory. I believe it is rated so low to meet emissions laws( don't have those here
That's pretty bang on for 30% driveline loss.
A 6.0 has about 340 HP and 360 tq
That's 238HP and 252 tq stock vs. stock
The main issue with the 8.1 is finding heads for it... It's built for towing.
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Old big-blocks were cool, but since GM can get a larger profit with the LS (a.k.a. retard on Viagra) and it's actually some good cost-effectiveness it's not so bad...
As far as "sound" goes, there is nothing like an engine that doesn't require spark plugs
As far as "sound" goes, there is nothing like an engine that doesn't require spark plugs
Cowboy Cadillac
Ain't no trash in my trailer!
Waiting on a call back on a 2000 Chev 2wd w/6.0L that was smashed up( mostly sheetmetal on pass side) for $500. 
Hopefully nobody beats me to it!
Hopefully nobody beats me to it!
Old big-blocks were cool, but since GM can get a larger profit with the LS (a.k.a. retard on Viagra) and it's actually some good cost-effectiveness it's not so bad...
As far as "sound" goes, there is nothing like an engine that doesn't require spark plugs
"rattle rattle clank clank grind grind chug chug chug"
Or are you talking something other than North American diesels from the 80s to mid 80s?
Yeah them electric motors sure do purr real nice.Old big-blocks were cool, but since GM can get a larger profit with the LS (a.k.a. retard on Viagra) and it's actually some good cost-effectiveness it's not so bad...
As far as "sound" goes, there is nothing like an engine that doesn't require spark plugs
I'd get a junkyard 6.0, throw a cam in it, drive the PISS out of it, and if it goes, build a 408.
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