As soon as I got my beater 74 Chevy stepside pick-up, with the sick six and lunched 3 speed, everyone just assumed I would throw the traditional 350 in it.
After checking the engine out I found it only needed a new head and a trans. I figured it would be easier and cheaper to fix the six and replace the trans.
I needed the truck for a parts chaser for my 69 Riviera GS and other projects so a stout engine wasn't on my list.
Much to my surprise I found this small 250 engine to be a real runner. I put a mild cam in and a 3X1 manifold with dual exhaust. I came across a rebuilt Saginaw 4 speed for 250 bucks and threw this all together for less than the cost of a rebuilt 350.
Hmmmmmm.... I wonder if a 292 would fit in the Buick
