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Who has a STRAIGHT 6 in your HotRod? Come On, stand up!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by AHotRod, May 25, 2004.

  1. Frosty21
    Joined: Jan 25, 2007
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    from KY

    The 250 I swapped into my '54 F100 on a S10 chassis. Love how simple it is, and has a decent amount of power.

    However, I'm worried that I may have the front of the engine tilted too high. I don't have a side shot, but this is the best I've got.

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  2. Twisted6
    Joined: May 27, 2007
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    That is a interesting build. As for the tilt It doesn't look to bad from that photo.But a side photo would be better.
     
  3. Bigcheese327
    Joined: Sep 16, 2001
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    Doesn't Offenhauser still produce intake manifolds for those?
     
  4. Yes ... I have one on my '53 Ford! The 215 can share parts with the 223 ...

    Good luck finding split headers tho ... last set sold for just shy of a grand on eBay but I had a local guy with a TIG do a 4/2 split for me.

    :D
     
  5. nexxussian
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    4 2 split, that must sound rowdy. ;)
     
  6. scoop
    Joined: Jul 4, 2001
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    I did a 4-2 split on the 292 in my 31 Chevy p/u,sounds fucking awesome!I'll have pics in a month or so,getting it ready for paint.
     
  7. 63ChevyII
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  8. sliced56
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    Local GM product here in Australia, the mighty grey motor produced between 1948 / 1963. Great every day runners, there are plenty of diehards out there like me who still rebuild,tune and abuse these great old motors.

    Setup properly they'll give good reliable service;)

    Mick:cool:
     

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  9. yetiskustoms
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  10. Twisted6
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    I love that bug catcher I'd love to have one like that for my 3x4 set-up :)
     
  11. droplord49
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    from Bryan, Tx

  12. rare32
    Joined: Jan 19, 2004
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    here is a little roadster I am working on with a 235 chev, got a 3 carb manifold and lots of finned dress up stuff
    th350 box



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  13. Ralph Turnberg
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    A little different approach. '69 Pontiac 250 OHC-6. Clifford intake and headers, Edelbrock 500cfm carb, milled head. 2004R trans. Body is supposed to be a replica of a '27 Pontiac, but it isn't. Just titled that way.
     

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  14. RainierHooker
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    My 250 in the '62 Chevy II, right after being dropped-in. It's backed by a aluminum Powerglide. At this point its all stock, but with a 'freshening'. In the semi-near future it'll be getting a couple more carbs. Should be good for torque and decent mileage...

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  15. yetiskustoms
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  16. Got a 235 in my '57 with three by the knee.
     

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  17. sliced56
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    Hey, we saw your roadster at Craig's in January and after Craig told us what you were planning it'll be a real head turner;) Next time we get over to Perth we'll have to come around to your shop for a look.

    Mick & Vicki:cool:
     
  18. Studebakester
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    Love it. I started something similar but abandoned it when time and money got too short. Maybe later.
     
  19. rare32
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    definately drop in next time your over, progressing along with this, radiator mocked up and brake pedal in etc
     
  20. 63ChevyII
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  21. leaded
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    heres my 250 inline, Eaton M90 blown, 500 Holley, split exhaust, reworked/buildt intake, th350

    video from the first blown run...
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  22. Hello,I have a Hudson 308 with nitrous,in my 1951 Hudson coupe! It was built to run hard all day long. stock was 145 horsepower,now I am getting 300 horses with a100 nitrous kicker!Happiness is a Hot Rod Hudson! Uncle Bill
     
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  23. salf100
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    Love this thread which got me thinking, what would be the "best" in liner that you would rate for the following categories:

    Overall stock performance
    Ease of engine modifications
    Availability of performance parts
    Interchangeability ie different transmissions
    Cost for engine and parts
     
  24. 52pig
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    Chevrolet 250. But I'm biased.
     
  25. Bigcheese327
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    I think I'd have to agree - and all my straight sixes are Ford. The 250 uses the same bellhousing pattern as the Chevrolet V8s, (some) have detachable-intake heads available from the factory, and a number of aftermarket hop-up parts are still made.
     
  26. chopperwolf
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    292 w/ 350 tranny in mine.
     

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  27. Here's mine. '51 Ford 226
     

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  28. nightowlrodandcustom
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    im running a 223 ford sixer in my 29 ford bucket.it has a home made intake 3 2`s and mega phone exhaust not baffle runs tits sounds kind of kool to
     
  29. wolfex1
    Joined: Feb 5, 2007
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    I believe the Chevy 6 has the most interchangability, but there are a lot of dependable 4.9 Fords out there. A buddy of mine runs the mighty slant 6 "tower of power". He swears you can't hurt one. And, they're cheap! I'm running a 292/4speed in mine and have been pleased with the drivability and mileage. ~WX1
     
  30. Little Terry
    Joined: Oct 17, 2007
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    Anyone know where I can order high performance rod bolts for a Chevy 235, or any other engines that use the same size???

    Struggling to locate any and it's holding up my build. I'm in the uk but don't mind ordering in from the US.

    Thanks, Mark
     

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