Small block differences per application

RustyRatRod said
Get a 5.9 Magnum. Find an LKQ in your area. They offer good used engines with a warranty at very reasonable prices. Add a four barrel intake, carburetor and headers and you're there. No need to rebuild, unless you just like wasting money.

I don't know about going too new. I think i like the idea of keeping it closer in age to the car. BTW its a 68 valiant signet.

toolmanmike said
On the cheap find a 318 and a attached 904. If you want a hot rod, find a 360 and you can still use a small block 904. The 727's arebigger, heavier, and don't fit the trans humps of the ealy A bodies well. You will still need exhaust, mounts,driveshaft, possibly rear end and the like to complete the transformation.

Would a 727 work in a 68 valiant hump? Would it be hard to use my 904 with my /6 with a 318 or 360?

318willrun said
Truck engines have a different oil pan than cars. Of course, the different pan would have a different pickup tube

Could i just replace the oil pan/pickup to fit?