Re: [MV] M715 Repower Madness [sorta long]

From: DaveCole (davidcole@tk7.net)
Date: Mon Jul 23 2001 - 11:30:47 PDT


I think the GM 292 six will bolt up to the trans you already have in the
truck. That might keep your changeout costs low. I've been told that is a
good engine.

Dave

Lars P C wrote:

> To all M715 experts and drivers,
>
> I did not want any kind of war as to who's engine is better.
> AllI asked was what options I had available to replace the 350 in the
> Vehicle I intend to purchase.
> I intend to use an inline 6 cylinder "case closed".
> Which one I don't know, I have been over-whelmed with info from all
> sorts of sites from: M715zone.com (I'm now a member), offroad.com,
> fullsize jeeps and the like. I'm now confused about the trans and
> transfer too.
> I appreciate all the input,
> but arguments from all sides don't help select the next 6er to take
> residence in the truck.
> I'm thinking about: Ford 300ci, AMC 258, GM 265, and maybe Kaiser
> 230/232.
> Real info as to fit or won't fit and specs will help. I would even
> consider Diesel if I could afford one.
> Sorry to rant.
> Sarge
>
> Lars P C [[_]=\X/=[_]]
> VW and Offroad enthusiast.
>
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>
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