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xtreme80 · 12-26-2007, 05:43 PM

It's not in a truck, but the motor was from a 50's chevy truck

http://www.superchevy.com/features/c.../photo_06.html

*b-rad* · 12-26-2007, 05:54 PM

i love that look

PanelDeland · 12-26-2007, 06:12 PM

6's are cool.if you're going to build one you need to do the research.The 250 is different from the 216-235 engine family.The 292 is with the 250 but still has a few differences.I think you can also raise compression by swapping to the head from a 194 "6".
There are several manifolds available,I know the 216-235 family has choices of a 4 bbl.,2 1 bbl.,or 3 1 bbl. There are also some side draft Webber set-ups but I think they are quite pricey.Exhaust is also available in a few variations.There are split manifolds(not many people do this anymore),headers that are split and I have seen single headers(they may be custom and I haven't found a supplier).I haven't researched cams but would imagine them to be pricey since there is probably less demand for the 6 cyl ones than for a smallblock.

62 C60 · 12-26-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kyull67

You can also use 307 pistons for a compression ratio of about 9-10:1. I need to find more information on that though.

so, a stock bore 307 piston is the same as a stock bore of which engine? or does the engine need bored over to fit the 307 piston?

DavesRide · 12-26-2007, 06:26 PM

Those velocity stacks are it for me.
I always had an idea about the 4.3 block. It literly is a 350 with a shortend block, cam, crank and a few other goodies. Bolt it right up to a turbo 400. The reason the 4.3 was such a dog is just a matter of emissions. Ran fine but with imposed restrictions. Another reason I thought it would make a good set up is that it uses almost any other part of a small block. Heck put a gear drive in it.
I do enjoy the thought of some old school 250's and 292's though.

SkylineNXS · 12-26-2007, 06:34 PM

I got around 15 mpg with my 66 I6 250 on my 5 hr drive from central ill to wisconsin. In my 72 with the 350 i get about 12 mpg i think...and hells yea man, gotta love the inlines!!

BRAD

custom72c20 · 12-26-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme80

It's not in a truck, but the motor was from a 50's chevy truck

http://www.superchevy.com/features/c.../photo_06.html

that motor was in car craft magazine. I remember reading about it, it was 320ci and made 500 hp.

xtreme80 · 12-26-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by custom72c20

that motor was in car craft magazine. I remember reading about it, it was 320ci and made 500 hp.

That's where I first saw it, but I couldn't find any pictures of it on their site, so I did a search for the guy's name and found it in the other mag.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-27-2007, 01:24 AM

I get 12 MPG on an aggressively-rebuilt 292. Original block. First rebuild. 030 overbore, Badger pistons, Crane cam [260H], 1.84 intake valves [ 307 V8-type], Rhoads lifters, Melling oil pump, Offy intake, Clifford headers, Edselbrock 1404/ 500 CFM 4Bbl carb, crossover exhaust, turbo mufflers. Centerforce II clutch thru SM465 to 12-bolt Corp w/ Eaton posi at 3.73:1. Dunlop 235/85/R16LTs on 16x 6 white spokes. Body type is 1/2 ton [C/10] shortbed stepside.

Spray-Bomb · 12-27-2007, 08:12 AM

I don't think that you would ever get a 305 V-6 to be a hot rod, but I'm sure you could pep it up a lil

They just don't make any after market parts for em & they are just big heavy motors

I think they have something like 128 hp & 280 tq

12-26-2007, 05:43 PM	#26
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. It's not in a truck, but the motor was from a 50's chevy truck http://www.superchevy.com/features/c.../photo_06.html

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12-26-2007, 06:12 PM	#28
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. 6's are cool.if you're going to build one you need to do the research.The 250 is different from the 216-235 engine family.The 292 is with the 250 but still has a few differences.I think you can also raise compression by swapping to the head from a 194 "6". There are several manifolds available,I know the 216-235 family has choices of a 4 bbl.,2 1 bbl.,or 3 1 bbl. There are also some side draft Webber set-ups but I think they are quite pricey.Exhaust is also available in a few variations.There are split manifolds(not many people do this anymore),headers that are split and I have seen single headers(they may be custom and I haven't found a supplier).I haven't researched cams but would imagine them to be pricey since there is probably less demand for the 6 cyl ones than for a smallblock. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-26-2007, 06:26 PM	#30
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. Those velocity stacks are it for me. I always had an idea about the 4.3 block. It literly is a 350 with a shortend block, cam, crank and a few other goodies. Bolt it right up to a turbo 400. The reason the 4.3 was such a dog is just a matter of emissions. Ran fine but with imposed restrictions. Another reason I thought it would make a good set up is that it uses almost any other part of a small block. Heck put a gear drive in it. I do enjoy the thought of some old school 250's and 292's though. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

12-26-2007, 06:34 PM	#31
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. I got around 15 mpg with my 66 I6 250 on my 5 hr drive from central ill to wisconsin. In my 72 with the 350 i get about 12 mpg i think...and hells yea man, gotta love the inlines!! BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

12-27-2007, 01:24 AM	#34
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,205	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. I get 12 MPG on an aggressively-rebuilt 292. Original block. First rebuild. 030 overbore, Badger pistons, Crane cam [260H], 1.84 intake valves [ 307 V8-type], Rhoads lifters, Melling oil pump, Offy intake, Clifford headers, Edselbrock 1404/ 500 CFM 4Bbl carb, crossover exhaust, turbo mufflers. Centerforce II clutch thru SM465 to 12-bolt Corp w/ Eaton posi at 3.73:1. Dunlop 235/85/R16LTs on 16x 6 white spokes. Body type is 1/2 ton [C/10] shortbed stepside. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-27-2007, 08:12 AM	#35
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Hot Rod 6 cyl. I don't think that you would ever get a 305 V-6 to be a hot rod, but I'm sure you could pep it up a lil They just don't make any after market parts for em & they are just big heavy motors I think they have something like 128 hp & 280 tq __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer



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