Test fired the 225 slant super six that I was planing for the 25/ 26 dodge RPU build and just changed my mind on the engine choice. decided to go with the small block 318 insted - Just couldn't see myself with the six and being satisfied. Any of you ever make that big of a change in plans in the middle of a build? Now I need a 727 tourqflight and an 8 1/4 rearend to go with the 318 I have, but theres lots of them around. Just got to start gathering parts again. Got a decent 225 slant super six - 904 auto and 7 1/4 rear end with 294 gear ratio if your looking! - Guess I didn't want to finish this thing this year anyway- Jaxx
I change my mind everytime I mess with the car. No shit I hear ya. 6's are cool. But...... I still am running a flathead 6. They have their limitations.
You'll have an easier time finding a smallblock 904 then a smallbock 727. And besides, going from 6 to 8 sounds like a normal 'change in plans' anyway...
I'm ripping the /6 out of my Essex in the spring to replace it with a SBC. Nothing wrong with the 6, but it's too damn long and I have no room for my feet in the cab.
man if i could stop changing my mind i might be able to finish something. i envy people who can make one plan and stick to it through a whole build.
Slant 6's are great little engines, but I just think they look terrible in a hot rod. I really like straight 6's and will stay with it in the 54. Straight 6's look great in a hot rod, but it would really be hard for me to commit to a 6 in a fresh build, even though I do love em. I think you made the right choice.
Nope, never! He he he. Thats why I've got enough parts to build 3 trucks. AND... still have shit everywhere!
The only open engine rod that the Slant Six looked at home in was Tex Smith's XR-6. Great engines but not long on looks even when dolled up.
I guess that's why project cars are never "really" finished! The '57 was going out for paint in 2 weeks. Just couldn't bring myself to keep the 'glass front end & bumper. I didn't like the way it fit the car and knew I was gonna end up hating it. Ordered up a brand new set of front fenders and picked my best steel hood to go on the car. Another big expense, but my painter said it was the best thing I could have done. I think so too.
yeah... i collected motor, trans, rear, adapter bellhousing and flywheel, 2x2 intake and carbs to stick in my 31 essex coupe, and decided i dont want to hot rod it, and i dont really want it anymore. at least i didnt have to take it apart to figure that out.
I have a Slant six in my 65 and I go thru this everytime I change something on the engine...weber carb...or V8...hmmm....did the weber...now I'm still thinking V8. I would go with the 904 too. It's probably a little smaller and will handle most anything the 318 would throw at it. They are a lot easier to find too....and cheaper. They can be built to handle quite a bit of HP. But if it was me...I'd have to find a 4 speed. If I ever convert the 'vert' to a 318/360 I want a 4 or 5speed. You could make the tranny housing smaller to for more room in the cab.
I accumulated parts for a .040 over 396 for the 48 over a period of 20 years only to decide to go with a 292 straight six in place of the 250 that is in it now. I still have the 396 and goodies and it will go in something one of these days. I thought changing our minds all the time was part of playing with hotrods and customs. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
Why stop with a 318? I would start looking for a 440 to really juice it up. I had a completely rebuilt 396 big block chevy on the engine stand for 10 years and it finally found a home in my 56 Chevy gasser. I have never even fired it yet and I was thinking about replacing it today with a 454 I have. Probably wont just now because someday I need to drive this thing.
i did the same thing started a 6 then said hey i could have a v-8 lucky the 50 coupe had a v-8 in it when i got it so i didn,t have to go though that again wait! i have a 3-1 barrel set up and some chome goodie ? no not again
Change my mind all of the time. Almost bought another project to go in an entirely different direction, then I wussed out at the last second. I need to start slapping myself on a regular basis. Now I'm starting to think about a big block instead of the small block (well, actually I have 2 now) Olds I have... crap!!!
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