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tim21391 · 10-26-2009, 11:36 AM

well we decided to keep the 51 chevy. but im thinking i want to drop a v8 in it and get rid of the I6. whats the biggest you can go?

NONHOG · 10-26-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tim21391

well we decided to keep the 51 chevy. but im thinking i want to drop a v8 in it and get rid of the I6. whats the biggest you can go?

How big is your hammer ? got a welder? the sky is the limit.
I am sure there are things that affect the size limits. Like which suspension ? etc.
Come to think of it I've never seen a BB in one of these. Would like to !

MrTucker · 10-26-2009, 12:08 PM

small blocks fit no problem, big blocks fit, but take some work since they're a couple inches longer. The AD's with big blocks that I've seen all have recessed firewalls, super slim radiator/fan assemblies and the big block still barely fits.

but it's definitely possible

mylow53 · 10-26-2009, 02:32 PM

as they say in racing how fast do you want to go....
i would suggest a 383. i have a 330 horse 350ci in mine and am worried about too much power spinning me around. I'm sure if your planning on actually driving this you might want to aim for reasonable gas millage and more power than you can use which puts you in the stroker category. good power and easier installation with reasonable millage
my 2 cents
GT

**LEEVON** · 10-26-2009, 04:53 PM

want to go big or fast?

to go fast on a fair budget my money is on a carbureted 6.0 with L92 heads. you can sink $3k into a smallblock quick and make good but average HP or put your $3k into this combo and make 450hp+ all day on a very reliable bottom end. check out luckyhenrickson's build on the 67-72 page.

either way you're gonna want a suspension and drivetrain upgrade first.

1985-GMC · 10-26-2009, 06:21 PM

With a little work you can make anything fit, check this out

YouTube - Balaur-1962 GMC 1 Ton v-12 702cid

GRIMSS · 10-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Iveldesigns put a BB in his. His build shows the mods he made.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329375

50adrod · 10-26-2009, 11:16 PM

572 maybee ??? but I agree go with the 6.0

50adrod · 10-26-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

want to go big or fast?

to go fast on a fair budget my money is on a carbureted 6.0 with L92 heads. you can sink $3k into a smallblock quick and make good but average HP or put your $3k into this combo and make 450hp+ all day on a very reliable bottom end. check out luckyhenrickson's build on the 67-72 page.

either way you're gonna want a suspension and drivetrain upgrade first.

what's his user name? or better yet a link to the build

**LEEVON** · 10-27-2009, 12:32 PM

el searcho:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303787

but www.ls1tech.com is the place to find this stuff.

63deluxfleet · 10-27-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

With a little work you can make anything fit, check this out
YouTube - Balaur-1962 GMC 1 Ton v-12 702cid

that is crazy kool! but note that that dude extended the fenders by 2 feet at least to modify the engine bay... good stuff though

tim21391 · 10-27-2009, 06:58 PM

not to worried about gas mileage.. this is dads toy. im not a fan of 6 cylinders in older vehicles and such. im a v8 guy. i have a 4 cylinder eclipse i have for gas mileage.. and my 72 chevy is a 402 so i like the v8 rumble..

ratrodmiller · 10-28-2009, 10:13 PM

Id go with a ls motor 5.3 6.0 fuel inj

10-26-2009, 11:36 AM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	decided to keep the 51 well we decided to keep the 51 chevy. but im thinking i want to drop a v8 in it and get rid of the I6. whats the biggest you can go? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#3
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: decided to keep the 51 small blocks fit no problem, big blocks fit, but take some work since they're a couple inches longer. The AD's with big blocks that I've seen all have recessed firewalls, super slim radiator/fan assemblies and the big block still barely fits. but it's definitely possible

10-26-2009, 02:32 PM	#4
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: decided to keep the 51 as they say in racing how fast do you want to go.... i would suggest a 383. i have a 330 horse 350ci in mine and am worried about too much power spinning me around. I'm sure if your planning on actually driving this you might want to aim for reasonable gas millage and more power than you can use which puts you in the stroker category. good power and easier installation with reasonable millage my 2 cents GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 10-26-2009 at 02:33 PM.

10-26-2009, 04:53 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: decided to keep the 51 want to go big or fast? to go fast on a fair budget my money is on a carbureted 6.0 with L92 heads. you can sink $3k into a smallblock quick and make good but average HP or put your $3k into this combo and make 450hp+ all day on a very reliable bottom end. check out luckyhenrickson's build on the 67-72 page. either way you're gonna want a suspension and drivetrain upgrade first. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#7
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: decided to keep the 51 Iveldesigns put a BB in his. His build shows the mods he made. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329375 __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared Last edited by GRIMSS; 10-26-2009 at 08:27 PM.

10-26-2009, 11:16 PM	#8
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: decided to keep the 51 572 maybee ??? but I agree go with the 6.0 __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

10-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: decided to keep the 51 el searcho: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303787 but www.ls1tech.com is the place to find this stuff. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 10-27-2009 at 12:34 PM.

10-27-2009, 06:58 PM	#12
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: decided to keep the 51 not to worried about gas mileage.. this is dads toy. im not a fan of 6 cylinders in older vehicles and such. im a v8 guy. i have a 4 cylinder eclipse i have for gas mileage.. and my 72 chevy is a 402 so i like the v8 rumble.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-28-2009, 10:13 PM	#13
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: decided to keep the 51 Id go with a ls motor 5.3 6.0 fuel inj



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