This will be a process over time - a maturing process. It's not going to be slap and slam a big block in it and it instantly runs 11 flat. Getting it to hook up, and the entire thing sorted out will take time. Money cap will add days to the calendar as well
I'm guessing this truck will weigh 3850 as it sits with no spare tire. I don't think it's overly heavy to start with - like over 4k pounds. If so, it's good news for us. We'll get a weight soon. Be nice to get it down to light B-body weight.