50s/early60's buick nailhead, olds rocket, pontiac , caddy, or chevy inline 6. Have any of you ran any of these? How hard are aftermarket parts to get?
2006-09-04 17:22:01 · 14 answers · asked by turkey 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
I'm building the car as an late 50s/early 60's kustom. Going fast aint the main thing. And i kinda want to do somthing different than the old throwback small block 350 and turbo 350 combo
2006-09-04 17:35:19 · update #1
The 350 small block would be your best fit. Too bad it is not one of the choices. I have driven all of the above. They are all powerhouses. Probably the Cadillac...depending on year/model... is the strongest. It had the most weight to pull around. The Buick, Olds, and Pontiac were not lightweights either. The only choice that will fit is the Chevy 6. That was one of the choices for 57. All the other ones will probably have issues in mating the motor to motor mounts and available space. Get a measuring tape and start checking the space issue first.
I would try a trade...a 350 for 1,2, or maybe 3 of the choices.
below are some starting points for parts. That might be your determining factor...availability and prices
2006-09-04 17:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by crambavet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I named all the cars I owned it would sound like the Johnny Cash song about the Cadillac he built from parts he stole from the factory. I started with a 1937 Plymouth and now have a 2003 S-10 Chevy pick-up. Yes, I also had a 57 Chevy, had a 48, 55, & 56 also. Had a Studebaker (51, wish I still had it) and numerous Fords, Buicks and I can't remember what not.
2016-03-26 22:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in a souped up 350 V8 w/either a 4 speed Muncie transmission or a Turbohydramatic 350 Transmission.
2006-09-04 17:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Fell In Love 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If speed is no problem I would go with an inline 6.Easy to work on and a good engine.However a high compression 327 is hard to beat, with 4 in the floor, if you are looking for speed.
2006-09-08 16:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really all depends on what you plan to do with the car. If you are looking for a hotrod, olds rocket would be my choice. But just about all the engines you listed are rather expensive to hop up if you go that route. The reason why I would go with the olds rocket is my uncle has one in a 1957 chevy pickup hooked to a four speed tranny. That truck will flatout haul butt.
2006-09-04 17:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by cletusthajester 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
327 small block sounds good to me. Peppy and less weight than a 350. But it still has great horse power. Good Luck with your project. I have had many 230 and 250 inline six cylinders and they run great but you can't beat a V-8.
2006-09-04 17:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by fastsaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about an old school 409 that was a popular hot rod motor in 63 and up. It will make a good bit of hp and will be different. Keep your chevy all chevy, please dont put in a six banger.
2006-09-05 15:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small block 305, with a 4 barrell, and some headers. It's all you need.
I put one in my 55 Olds and couldn't be happier.
2006-09-04 17:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Olds 355 Rocket. Can't go wrong.
2006-09-05 11:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nailhead buik. It was popular back in the day and performance and dress up parts are still relatively easy to find
2006-09-06 12:42:55 · answer #10 · answered by crider992000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋