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Hot Rods Engine choice

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by HOTRODPRIMER, Sep 8, 2018.

  1. We all have a personal preference as to what we choose to power our hot rods and customs and the engine selections often have nothing to do with the make of the car or truck.

    Much like my 1932 Ford sedan it was built 30 years ago and powered by a sbc.

    The '54 Ford wagon is powered by a 302 Ford & the '50 coupe is powered by a 351 Cleveland.

    What powers your ride? HRP
     
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  2. partssaloon
    Joined: Jan 28, 2009
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    32 Ford = 355 sbc
    48 Ford = 351W
    57 Cameo = LS1
     
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  4. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    Petejoe
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    from Zoar, Ohio


  5. Gotta love a Flathead! HRP
     
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  6. wuga
    Joined: Sep 21, 2008
    Posts: 563

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    Always thought street rods should have a Buick so I opted for this light weight version. All aluminum 300 Buick.
    2018-jalopy-jam-up-canada-053.jpg

    As for this, I built it in 1963 with the 261 and a 261 it will stay.
    warren.jpg

    Warren
     
  7. Elcohaulic
    Joined: Dec 27, 2017
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    Elcohaulic

    orange valve covers.jpg I use the low compression, truck version of Chevrolet Big Block 454 in everything...
     
  8. big duece
    Joined: Jul 28, 2008
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    big duece
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    from kansas

    331ci full roller for the 5w thumbnail (43).jpg
     
  9. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

  10. Looks like it will be serious . HRP
     
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  11. '39 Ford Coupe-283
    '40 Ford p/u-flathead
    '40 Ford p/u-350
    '40 Ford Convertible-flathead
    '41 Ford p/u-303 Olds
     
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    Big Freakin' Block Chevy!
     
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  13. 261 tri carb in my 50 Chevy

    Original Nailhead in my 55 Buick
    Original flathead 6 in my 52 Chrysler
    A bunch of others not really worth mentioning..... to new or a mouse transplant.

    Always toyed with the idea of an open fender no hood car with a jaguar V12 carbed with headers!
    Carbed jaguar Inline 6 is a gorgeous engine also

    Shit , just about anything the big 3 brought out from the late 60’s on back is just dang pretty and fun !!
     
  14. I just used the first sbc ever for myself
    Works great but fixing to swap for a 500 caddy.
    I have loved the 235, 223, 240/300 sixes
    FEs are great but I don’t like the 360 after owning a 352. No comparison
    Yblocks look cool but don’t compare with the FEs either
    Got a current ride with a 302. (Don’t like it’s lack of torque)
    Hopefully one day I will install the 331 hemisphere I have.
    Honestly I just use whatever is avalible. Brand is irrelevant. It’s all cast iron chunks with holes drilled in em
     
  15. BuckeyeBuicks
    Joined: Jan 4, 2010
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    You sure that 300 Buick is all aluminum? 64 300's had aluminum heads but a iron block. Don't know what happened in the UK when Rover bought the Buick engines, maybe Rover had an all aluminum 300?
     
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  16. I’m supporting the Blue Oval and the Bowtie

    289 in the Falcon
    454 in the Biscayne aka The Bisquick
     

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  17. Wow......just wow.....Had 2 of those on my 2275 Cal Look Vw...4 must sound sweet and flow some serious CFM
     
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  18. 1932 Tudor- 69 Ford 302
     
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  19. big duece
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    from kansas

    Kudos go to Jim Inglese for restoring these Italian carbs, he is the master for Weber 4x2.
     
  20. 54 Chevrolet
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    Im running A 327 in the 54. 20180421_124724.jpg 20180831_155902.jpg
     
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  21. 48 Plymouth-354 Chrysler HEMI
    56 Belair-383 sbc
    57 corvette-350 sbc
    69 corvette-350hp 350 sbc
     
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  22. BamaMav
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
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    from Berry, AL

    90's 5.0 roller Ford in the 47 Linc
     
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  23. Lets see, disc brakes, independent suspension & electric motor, yeah about as traditional as it gets - In the year 2099. :D HRP
     
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    technicallyspeaking ...... electric cars have been around since the 1800s

    But I agree with your sentiment. That being said I hope to do an electric vintage inspired build with students soon
     
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  25. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    pissypussy.gif
    ;):D
     
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  26. oldsman41
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    51 merc flatty. 41olds sbc. Model a still debating.
     
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  27. 0NE BAD 51 MERC
    Joined: Nov 12, 2010
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    Fords in My Fords. Chevys in my Chevys. And a sbc in my 36 Plymouth! But a Mopar buddy just donated a 360 and 727 to the cause to make it all Mopar! Good thing cause now I have another Chevy project I need a 350 for. lol Larry
     
  28. deadbeat
    Joined: May 3, 2006
    Posts: 655

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    63 Thunderbird-stock 390 FE
    29 Roadster- FE 390
    30 Tudor-FE 390
    O/T Econoline 351 Windsor
     
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  29. 0NE BAD 51 MERC
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    Looks like one of my shop cats, Maverick. Lol I didn't know he did not like Chevys! Larry
     
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