Well, yes. A V-8 is "cheaper" to do. The thing about the inline is torque, which you want on the trail! you don't have to go all out with the lump porting and all that, its nice and it adds power. I used to run a 2.78 rear end in my C10 with a three speed and if i dropped the accelerator at 65 mph, it pushed you back in your seat.
