New guy here. Great forum, tons of info. I've been lurking for a couple months now and decided it was time to jump in.
This isn't going to be too typical of a project.
I'm starting a project to build a warmed up 292 to go into a Kaiser-Jeep M715. The original 230 had been swapped for a 292 long before I bought the truck. The current engine does a good job of moving the heavy truck.
The M715 weighs in at about 5800#s and runs 5.87 gears. Top end on the old thing is about 60mph, it might run faster than that but I ain't gonna do it.
I found a starter engine a few days ago and if the block and head checks out I'll start the build. Te project engine came out of a '78 C10 and the guy I bought it from said it had been running but had picked up a knock so he decided on a V8 swap.
I had to help the kid pull it since he really didn't have a clue, I'm hoping whoever is helping him with the new engine knows more than he does.
Anyway, my plans include keeping it pretty mild, 4 barrel intake, headers and a mild cam and maybe/probably some head work depending on the budget.
I've got Leo Santucci's book and it's great but it and most of the build info is aimed at street performance and speed. I haven't yet found anything for a low geared, heavy 4X4. It's kind of a conflict with this truck at as close to highway speeds as it gets the engine is wound up tight but I still want torque down low. I'm looking for a direction to go ith this thing so any suggestions are welcome.