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would it be withing reason to ask if a straight 6 would fit in the luv, cause "my uncle said the dam thing ways more than the truck.", so just wondering, also something my grandpa said to me when i said i was going to get a new engine when i got enough $$$$ he said i should put a 12cyl deisel in there (he told me to put it in the back and run the belts directly to the axel) instead of he 6 i was thinking about.

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do you believe in LUV at first sight or does one have to drive by you again?

76' stepside mikado w/sunroof

never seen one with either. the straight 6 will present some challenges because there is 6 cylinders in the same bank so its a long motor as opposed to a V8 which has 4 cylinders on two banks. u will have trouble finding room for a radiator in the front of the truck unless you mod the firewall and set the motor back some. you are better off with a V8 or V6

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1978 LUV Truck 2WD
450 "Small Block" Chevy
3.70 Ford 9
28x10 Goodyears

I would have to agree with luvsadrag, A straight 6 would be long and I dont think you could even come close to getting a 12cyl diesel in a luv either. I have seen a big block chevy motor mounted behind the cab of a luv, the frame is stretched and it runs like 6,7, or 8 sec Q/M, I cant remember what the guy said. Anyway just invest in a 327, 350, or like me a 400. We know it will fit and a small block will have plenty of power Good luck with what ever you choose.