Inline six - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smokeater05 · 01-02-2011, 12:15 AM

I have a 69 GMC I am starting to work on again. I am trying to decide what motor to put in it. I sold the motor and trans a few years ago, because I was short on money. I thought about puting an inline six in it with a holley 4.3 throttle body I had lying around. I found a link on youtube where a guy did this and it sounds pretty good,

YouTube - 235 inline 6 fuel injected

. Are these motors known to be reliable? I found one for sale for 150 bucks, still in the truck so I can hear it run. I thought about putting the throttle body and some headers on where I can run dual pipes. What do yah'll think? The truck will be used as a second vehicle and to haul some wood.

hugger6933 · 01-02-2011, 12:43 AM

I am not really a 6 guy but they are about as good as it gets . The tbi idea is a good one it shuold make for some good economy as well as power. Put in an overdrive and your wood hauler would get some good mileage as well.Jim

Pop's C-10 · 01-02-2011, 12:52 AM

^ I agree..292..tbi & 2004r

smokeater05 · 01-09-2011, 01:22 PM

Thank you for the replies and the information! I found a 200R4 for 125 w/ a driveshaft!

bosco200 · 01-09-2011, 01:28 PM

I have a 250 inline and its a beast....hasn't ever been rebuilt and runs awesome.

rusty baker · 01-09-2011, 01:36 PM

I agree on the 250. You can't kill one.

292farmer · 01-10-2011, 12:14 AM

better yet get a 292

if u can grab that 200r as they have a good gear spread that match well for the inline 6's plus good OD i'm told (no personal experience). guess 700r4 1-2 gap leaves something to be desired behind a 6.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-10-2011, 06:37 AM

The 235 was pre- '63. Old school and heavier than the later 230/250/292 series. The only disadvantage from owning an L6 , especially a 292, is that you get awful rusty about rebuilding and installing engines.

PanelDeland · 01-10-2011, 08:32 AM

One other thing to remember on a 6 is that rebuild and replacement parts are much more$$$ than for a smallblock.I like the 6 myself but you can just about double the cost of any performance part over that for the SBC.The performance is fine for cruising but to make big power costs big bucks.The TBI would be a great upgrade but make sure you get everything when you do it.The harness,electronics and such will really drive the price up if you don't.Good luck and we need pics!!!

**Zeke's Garage** · 01-10-2011, 12:52 PM

As everyone has said, the 250/292 inline 6 is a great engine. But do realize that stock it makes it's power down low, so keep that in mind when you think about how you want to drive it.

I'm currently putting a 4.3 TBI setup using a Megasquirt controller and installing an S10 T-5 5 speed for daily driving and light hauling. What kind of ECU/controller are you looking to install?

Good luck!

smokeater05 · 01-10-2011, 01:24 PM

I already have a Holley TBI unit and a stock computer. I am going to check with some junkyards and see how much they want for their engine harnesses. If their over a hundred I will get one off ebay from fuelinjectionconnection for $245. I like the idea for the S10 transmission.

01-02-2011, 12:43 AM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Inline six I am not really a 6 guy but they are about as good as it gets . The tbi idea is a good one it shuold make for some good economy as well as power. Put in an overdrive and your wood hauler would get some good mileage as well.Jim

01-02-2011, 12:52 AM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Inline six ^ I agree..292..tbi & 2004r

01-09-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
smokeater05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Williamson, Ga Posts: 42	Re: Inline six Thank you for the replies and the information! I found a 200R4 for 125 w/ a driveshaft!

01-09-2011, 01:28 PM	#5
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Inline six I have a 250 inline and its a beast....hasn't ever been rebuilt and runs awesome.

01-09-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: Inline six I agree on the 250. You can't kill one. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

01-10-2011, 12:14 AM	#7
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Inline six better yet get a 292 if u can grab that 200r as they have a good gear spread that match well for the inline 6's plus good OD i'm told (no personal experience). guess 700r4 1-2 gap leaves something to be desired behind a 6. __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

01-10-2011, 06:37 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,536	Re: Inline six The 235 was pre- '63. Old school and heavier than the later 230/250/292 series. The only disadvantage from owning an L6 , especially a 292, is that you get awful rusty about rebuilding and installing engines. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-10-2011, 08:32 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Inline six One other thing to remember on a 6 is that rebuild and replacement parts are much more$$$ than for a smallblock.I like the 6 myself but you can just about double the cost of any performance part over that for the SBC.The performance is fine for cruising but to make big power costs big bucks.The TBI would be a great upgrade but make sure you get everything when you do it.The harness,electronics and such will really drive the price up if you don't.Good luck and we need pics!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2011, 12:52 PM	#10
Zeke's Garage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 288	Re: Inline six As everyone has said, the 250/292 inline 6 is a great engine. But do realize that stock it makes it's power down low, so keep that in mind when you think about how you want to drive it. I'm currently putting a 4.3 TBI setup using a Megasquirt controller and installing an S10 T-5 5 speed for daily driving and light hauling. What kind of ECU/controller are you looking to install? Good luck!

01-10-2011, 01:24 PM	#11
smokeater05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Williamson, Ga Posts: 42	Re: Inline six I already have a Holley TBI unit and a stock computer. I am going to check with some junkyards and see how much they want for their engine harnesses. If their over a hundred I will get one off ebay from fuelinjectionconnection for $245. I like the idea for the S10 transmission.



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