283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, 400... They're all essentially the same engine except displacement.. parts interchange throughout, outside the cylinders that is. The 302 was a 283 with a 327 crank, or a 327 with a 283 crank, however you chose to do it, before Chevy bowtied the thing in '67.. the interoperability is what sets them apart from furd and mother mopar.. and why they are so easy to rod..

To my knowledge, there ain't a thing wrong with a 305.. just another small block Chevy is all. Heads, headers, intakes.. you name it, can be easily found and are cheap.. if I got my hands on that truck, I wouldn't be able to help myself.. it would be a fighter for sure..

 

I've heard horror stories about every motor, every vehicle. Lord knows I heard a lot of them about the ram transmission. But, I'm betting on the low mileage GM drivetrain outlasting the 170k mile dodge drivetrain. Ye old dodge might go on to 225k or more with little issue, but low miles is good miles to me unless its an absolute crapper vehicle. I'm hoping the 305 isn't.

 

And, fwiw, I didn't even know Chevy made a 305 that late.. I thought it went from the six banger to the 350.. huh.. learn something every day..

 

This coincides with my thinking also. The problem with the Z71 is they're a dime a dozen. The good thing is, they're a dime a dozen. I will look like everyone else in the crowd, but if it breaks down parts and rebuilds should be a lot cheaper. And be sure if the 305 gives out it will be replaced in short order with a 350, which will probably bolt right in.

 

Eff that..... 383 stroker baby...

 

That's subjective I guess, my personal opinion. I'm curious what would you put at the top of the long list?

 

Lol, better yet.

 

47 dodge... 58 Chevy w/dbl lights... 67 Ford... Power wagon w/440 like in that show riptide... Helz yeah..

 

Pics of both your dodge and Chevy ?

 

They're both regular cabs. The chevy feels a lot smaller, though. I'm sure its something I'd get used to if I do get it.

I sold an old jeep cj with a factory V8 and manual tranny years ago that I drove for a lot of years. I missed it for a long time, looked at every cj I saw for sale but never bought another one. I got over it, but I do still miss the manual tranny lol.