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66redw/white · 10-10-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadfoot Lambert

It really is a SPARE, just like the 454 sitting beside it

lucky son of a... me and you are gonna fight!

1972RedNeck · 10-11-2011, 09:04 PM

I don't think anybody has said a V12 yet. Or a turbocharged DT478 V6 or a DH637 V8?

Sillyoldman · 10-24-2011, 09:16 PM

I'd drop in a Buick 455 since I also have a spare. My 63 already has a decent 327 with a big Isky stick.

Rap'em Pappy · 10-25-2011, 12:24 PM

How about one of them old v12?

Rich 5150 69 · 10-25-2011, 12:46 PM

Been waiting for that pic to come up...

cool..!

pope · 10-25-2011, 01:08 PM

4-53T or 3-53T Detroit!

They are definately different, I love driving mine around!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-25-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rap'em Pappy

How about one of them old v12?

Giddy up! Yea, Buddy!

theastronaut · 10-25-2011, 04:03 PM

Right now there's a flannel blanket under my hood. Maybe one day I'll get far enough along to get the hood up off the floor and back on the truck...

Bradydz · 11-22-2011, 09:21 PM

A co-worker of mine put a Cummins diesel engine in his '65(?, I haven't looked close enough to tell what year, I probably should though..), and only runs bio diesel.

*blackedoutharley* · 11-22-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Demmit_Hemmit's 65

How about putting a 348 tri-power or a 409 w/dual quads. That's what would replace my 350 with if I could afford one. I wonder if in 1965 could you special order either one? The 348 is also a truck motor. I better wake up cause I'm dreamin'.....................................................Hemmit

This is my first choice for a Chevy engine. I have been contemplating what I would need to do with mounts and clutch linkage in my '65 using my '64 dual quad 409.

A non Chevy engine choice would be a toss up between the much loved 401 Nailhead or a full tilt 455 olds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboy43

front wheel drive northstar. that confuses people when you tell them that is your powerplant but its plenty strong and a dependable daily driver as well. i got a friend who has one in a 51 two door chevy and its awesome

I have an '05 Bonneville GXP with the Northstar and it is a great engine! You can buy them brand new from Speedway Motors for about $3500. There is a guy out here that has one in a front engine dragster with a custom Hilborn injection and it looks at first glance like a 392... I think this would be a great combo for a cruiser but you have to get the cooling system in order as these things don't like high temps.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-22-2011, 11:04 PM

Seen this at a car show.
Thought this was cool.

Rich 5150 69 · 11-22-2011, 11:21 PM

1st pic is cool, would like to see the air cleaner details....

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-22-2011, 11:37 PM

He said he just cut two valve covers and welded them together.
One of my friends came up talking to me and
I didn't get the chance to ask him about the breathers or what ever he has over the carbs if any.

tincan1966 · 11-22-2011, 11:39 PM

The '66 burb had a TBI 5.7 and 700R4-looking at adding a supercharger later. The '69 C-30 has a real 427 truck motor that's been "warmed up" a bit. The other half's lil '50 F-100 has somewhere around 472 inches of Ford. We kinda like a little bit bigger blocks to play with here! LOL

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-22-2011, 11:49 PM

Who would love this shoe horned in thier truck?

overtimeracing · 11-23-2011, 12:13 AM

Old School 400...

doobiebro · 11-24-2011, 12:20 AM

Salvage yard engine parts. Small block 283 (67 block) with 350 heads (74-80) and serpentine belt setup removed from a 1993 S-10 Blazer equipped with 4.3L CPI engine. Old skool with a modern twist!!

Plastic Mechanic · 12-24-2014, 10:00 AM

Let's revive this. I'm looking at re-power options. Any new ideas out there?

Eric

cortcomp · 12-24-2014, 12:08 PM

As mentioned, pontiac is THE way to go (i'm partial, i'm a pontiac guy).

They are cheap, avail, and already built like a truck motor (gobs of torque, even the low-po motors were 400 ft lbs). GMC used pontiac motors vs chevy motors in trucks for a short period.

I know chevy guys are like "i got the upgraded 283! Check out my 327! My camaro got the 350!"

Listen, that's cute, our value motor was the 389, and it was a hot setup. Our station wagons got 455s. I mean, if you go back to when chevy first did v8s, we did have a little 326, but that was just for a minute. Hell, we had an OHC 6 that outran the 326 v8! You want to be different? Slap one of those in:

contagious102 · 12-24-2014, 11:49 PM

540 ci, making around 700 hp. Built it myself, lot's of fun.!!!!!

66LSx · 12-25-2014, 12:21 PM

LSx swap....

Engines are cheap and plentiful

More HP and EFI than your usual carb counterpart

Easy starts.... and that odd look, pause, and stop...when people walk by.

Otherwise... oddity... 4-53T detroit diesel 4 cylinder.... how many nailheads have jake brakes? heres one with working jakes in a 50 GMC pickup 1/2 tonner....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2zwd1iazvU

Scot_Douglas · 12-25-2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66LSx

LSx swap....

Engines are cheap and plentiful

More HP and EFI than your usual carb counterpart

Easy starts.... and that odd look, pause, and stop...when people walk by.

Otherwise... oddity... 4-53T detroit diesel 4 cylinder.... how many nailheads have jake brakes? heres one with working jakes in a 50 GMC pickup 1/2 tonner....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2zwd1iazvU

I'm with you!

Working on a 6.0L 500+ hp LS3 / LQ4 hybrid to use in my 66. Nothing wrong with any other mill folks want to use, but I am a powertrain calibrator by profession and like the idea of a modern control system.

I won't lie though - my last setup (350 / T5) was a hoot until I stripped the teeth from 3rd gear.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-25-2014, 04:03 PM

Just another 454 bb. Knotched firewall so the engine sits back.

10-24-2011, 09:16 PM	#78
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Whats under your hood? I'd drop in a Buick 455 since I also have a spare. My 63 already has a decent 327 with a big Isky stick. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-25-2011, 12:24 PM	#79
Rap'em Pappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 26	Re: Whats under your hood? How about one of them old v12? Attached Images

10-25-2011, 12:46 PM	#80
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Whats under your hood? Been waiting for that pic to come up... cool..! __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

10-25-2011, 01:08 PM	#81
pope Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Belgrade, Mt Posts: 130	Re: Whats under your hood? 4-53T or 3-53T Detroit! They are definately different, I love driving mine around!

10-25-2011, 04:03 PM	#83
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Whats under your hood? Right now there's a flannel blanket under my hood. Maybe one day I'll get far enough along to get the hood up off the floor and back on the truck... __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

11-22-2011, 09:21 PM	#84
Bradydz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 119	Re: Whats under your hood? A co-worker of mine put a Cummins diesel engine in his '65(?, I haven't looked close enough to tell what year, I probably should though..), and only runs bio diesel.

11-22-2011, 11:04 PM	#86
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Whats under your hood? Seen this at a car show. Thought this was cool. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 11-22-2011 at 11:24 PM.

11-22-2011, 11:21 PM	#87
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Whats under your hood? 1st pic is cool, would like to see the air cleaner details.... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#88
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Whats under your hood? He said he just cut two valve covers and welded them together. One of my friends came up talking to me and I didn't get the chance to ask him about the breathers or what ever he has over the carbs if any. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-22-2011, 11:39 PM	#89
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Whats under your hood? The '66 burb had a TBI 5.7 and 700R4-looking at adding a supercharger later. The '69 C-30 has a real 427 truck motor that's been "warmed up" a bit. The other half's lil '50 F-100 has somewhere around 472 inches of Ford. We kinda like a little bit bigger blocks to play with here! LOL Attached Images

11-22-2011, 11:49 PM	#90
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Whats under your hood? Who would love this shoe horned in thier truck? __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

11-23-2011, 12:13 AM	#91
overtimeracing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, NY Posts: 117	Re: Whats under your hood? Old School 400... Attached Images __________________ Why...Why...Why...Can't I leave anything alone???

11-24-2011, 12:20 AM	#92
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: Whats under your hood? Salvage yard engine parts. Small block 283 (67 block) with 350 heads (74-80) and serpentine belt setup removed from a 1993 S-10 Blazer equipped with 4.3L CPI engine. Old skool with a modern twist!! Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

12-24-2014, 10:00 AM	#93
Plastic Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 16	Re: Whats under your hood? Let's revive this. I'm looking at re-power options. Any new ideas out there? Eric

12-24-2014, 12:08 PM	#94
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: Whats under your hood? As mentioned, pontiac is THE way to go (i'm partial, i'm a pontiac guy). They are cheap, avail, and already built like a truck motor (gobs of torque, even the low-po motors were 400 ft lbs). GMC used pontiac motors vs chevy motors in trucks for a short period. I know chevy guys are like "i got the upgraded 283! Check out my 327! My camaro got the 350!" Listen, that's cute, our value motor was the 389, and it was a hot setup. Our station wagons got 455s. I mean, if you go back to when chevy first did v8s, we did have a little 326, but that was just for a minute. Hell, we had an OHC 6 that outran the 326 v8! You want to be different? Slap one of those in: Attached Images __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931



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12-24-2014, 11:49 PM	#95
contagious102 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: Whats under your hood? 540 ci, making around 700 hp. Built it myself, lot's of fun.!!!!! __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185

12-25-2014, 12:21 PM	#96
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Whats under your hood? LSx swap.... Engines are cheap and plentiful More HP and EFI than your usual carb counterpart Easy starts.... and that odd look, pause, and stop...when people walk by. Otherwise... oddity... 4-53T detroit diesel 4 cylinder.... how many nailheads have jake brakes? heres one with working jakes in a 50 GMC pickup 1/2 tonner.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2zwd1iazvU __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

12-25-2014, 04:03 PM	#98
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