Technical Another Hypothetical Engine Swap

Hemi

 

Of the choices offered, Cadillac is the easiest bolt in.

 

I'd go with the Olds engine. They are plentiful, Olds made them (in Lansing, Michigan) from 1949 through 1964. There are a ton of spare and aftermarket parts available. The power output - stock! - is up to 350 HP and 440 lb. ft. of torque.

Lots of dress up pcs available too m

Chas358

 

The 302 GMC six is awesome motor. Guys back in the day (my time) hotrodded Jimmies often.

Chas358

 

I owned a '57 Mark back in 1977-82. The frame was rusty but the engine ran great.

Chas358
I think you could use Ford Y block bellhousing /transmissions on the 368 /383 Mel's.

 

previous thread I said rocket, the jimmy would be pretty rad though

 

How about 445 cubic inches of bored, stroked, ported, polished, oversized valved, cammed, roller rockered Nailhead!!! Hypothetically of course

 

@Moriarity I'm projecting an early winner in the Cadillac.

 

Cadillac..........Olds is boring and Hemi is too heavy and wide.

 

Well , at least I know now what is wrong with my Olds…..something has always bothered me about that and now I know

 

Small Block Chevrolet


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Could I suggest an FE? It's not exactly on the light side at 600#

 

@Moriarity I Un checked the box where it says (Poll will end in 2028) so it should be done now.

 

It now says the poll will end in 7 Days.

 

Love it, very very nice. Did a '40 with 392 hemi, 4 two's, 727. On the fence.

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Happy New year to All!

Chas358

 

Bill Commane Jimmy 6 (332 C.I.D) powered 39 Ford with 40 Ford front and rear sheet metal.
It still excites and a appears Pat Ganahl's (@pgan) book Lost Hot Rods II

From Agu. 1958 Hot Rod

 

Junior Johnson (RIP) once said when the would get an old '39-'40 Ford the first thing they would do is look for a Cadillac hearse or ambulance and rip out the engine and put it into the Ford because he saw an adapter in a magazine to mat it to the stock transition.

 

You never specified which hemi.
I've always been partial to the bigger small hemi engines. 330" & up Desoto and 315" & up Dodge.
-Dave

 

315-325 DODGE D500 hemi from'56-'7. Pretty unique, a bit hard to find,but a little screamer!

 

This 392 Hemi has been one of the best, most dependable engines I have ever owned. Going on 13 years in my 55 Chevy this coming year. It is street driven, raced a 1/2 dozen times per year, and driven to and from the track. "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking".

 

Wow! Supercharged too!

Chas358

 

'92

 

I like the Caddy , plenty of torque , sounds good and is lighter than the Olds . Caddy weighs a little more than a Chevy . My 37 was to heavy in the front with the Olds. with the Caddy it handled much better esp. in fast turns .

 

Caddy, hands down. HRP

 

Is it just me? Even for a hypothetical, to make this decision I would need more information.
What type of hot rod are you building? What era? 40's, 50's, early 60's? Budget? Etc.
While I'm dreaming I may as well do it right.