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283nova · 01-13-2011, 05:31 AM

i might be new on here but i can already tell some of you guys have had the classic nitwit ask you or tell you is that a 409? or nice 409 in there.

seriously do these look alike at all?

**Swiftshifter68** · 01-13-2011, 06:42 AM

I can just hear it now, "She's real fine, my........305!" Uh, no. That's pretty funny!

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

283nova · 01-13-2011, 06:44 AM

yeah, some peoples kids. but it would be sweet to put a 348/409 into one of these trucks,

duallyjams · 01-13-2011, 08:32 AM

There is a V6 401. Plus its fun when people take a double take because they just don't know.

283nova · 01-13-2011, 08:54 AM

sad fact is, going to a bbc/409 would still be about 250 lbs lighter LOL

duallyjams · 01-13-2011, 10:08 AM

Just two months ago I bought some 17 inch rims off ebay. I met the person to pick them up.I met him a rest stop as he was on his way to the turkey run in Daytona. He had a 60 swb with a 348 with ac & ps. This was so clean it looked factory if you didn't know you wouldn't know.I wish I had a pick of it.

7T2 · 01-13-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 283nova

yeah, some peoples kids. but it would be sweet to put a 348/409 into one of these trucks,

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283nova · 01-13-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 7T2

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creep · 01-13-2011, 10:33 AM

GMC also had a 478 V6.

I drove my truck to a cruise-in after getting the 305 running and I heard some older gent walking by tell his buddy it was a 409 as he pointed to my truck. Most guys just came up and said they were stumped and asked what it was and asked about the plaid valve covers. I'm gonna miss those moments.

283nova · 01-13-2011, 10:38 AM

i guess i me being young i cant stand the thought of a big slow slug of a motor,

but i will give the old girl the benefit of the doubt and power it aorund for awhile

geezer#99 · 01-13-2011, 11:33 AM

Here's one for ya'. When I was younger, well 40 years ago, I had a 1958 Dodge custom royal. It had a 350 in it. It was the first year for the 383-440 type motor. Same block but different heads. The valve covers where shaped similiar to the 348 and 409. And for a huge land barge it had some awesome power. No problem lightin' the hides. Whenever I had to pop the hood all the grease monkeys thought I'd put a 348 in the old beast. Who was I to say no. Even then nobody heard of a wavy valve covered 350 in an old mopar.
Sorry guys. Got a little nostalgic there. LOL!!!!

az65 · 01-13-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

I'd put a 348 in the old beast. Who was I to say no. Even then nobody heard of a wavy valve covered 350 in an old mopar.
Sorry guys. Got a little nostalgic there. LOL!!!!

The distributor being in the front didn't give away the fact it wasn't a chevy block?

padresag · 01-13-2011, 11:40 AM

but that big old slug will still be running when a lot of the others will be in the form of lunch buckets. those engines were built to do a job. Patience also doesn't go with being young along with a few other attributes
ron

283nova · 01-13-2011, 09:11 PM

i was joking around a bit there, i am used to driving older stuff with neat things you done see anymore,

i used to have a 4 door nova with a 230 straight 6 ran great it was no powerhouse either, but it was still cool. everybody wondered why i didint put a 350 in it

the racetrack i work for used to have an old firetruck that had the BIG v6 in it, everybody swore it was a 409 and while not fast even that big oll beast could of pulled the moon down.

the only thing i am worried about is if something breaks and finding a part for it.

who am i to say anything, i still use 283's for drag racing

padresag · 01-13-2011, 09:33 PM

but you don't hear of to many using 265's anymore though
ron

padresag · 01-13-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Here's one for ya'. When I was younger, well 40 years ago, I had a 1958 Dodge custom royal. It had a 350 in it. It was the first year for the 383-440 type motor. Same block but different heads. The valve covers where shaped similiar to the 348 and 409. And for a huge land barge it had some awesome power. No problem lightin' the hides. Whenever I had to pop the hood all the grease monkeys thought I'd put a 348 in the old beast. Who was I to say no. Even then nobody heard of a wavy valve covered 350 in an old mopar.
Sorry guys. Got a little nostalgic there. LOL!!!!

are you sure it was a 350?
ron

NCD1966 · 01-13-2011, 09:43 PM

Read this its all about gmc V6s
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_V6_engine

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-13-2011, 09:46 PM

I don't even have mine on the road yet and I hear that 283nova, using the stock 230 in my truck and people keep asking why I didn't put a small block in it!

jbgroby · 01-13-2011, 10:16 PM

Yep, I've had that happen, there more amazed when you prove them wrong and they relize that is a V-6 305

283nova · 01-14-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

but you don't hear of to many using 265's anymore though
ron

this is true, there is a few that run stock and superstock ss/p or ss/pa for auto. one in seattle runs 11's not bad for an oll 265.

basemodel67 · 01-14-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NCD1966

Read this its all about gmc V6s
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_V6_engine

Holy Dam! Now I want to build a 478 V6 - 5.125" bore?!? What a torque sasquatch that would be! Would be about the epitome of awesome to put one in a 3/4 ton 4x4.

monolith · 01-14-2011, 07:28 AM

My 305 V6 has no problem laying down 1 strip of rubber

It doesn't have much trouble at all getting and keeping the truck up to speed.

And now that guys at Autozone don't argue with me anymore when I tell them what motor it is.

jbgroby · 01-14-2011, 12:13 PM

When I first started driving the second truck I bought, the hydramatic would bark the tires in second esp. when I got down on it. The first time it happened, scared the hell out of me, I got use to it, but brought it to a trans. shop and had the shifters adjusted so she wouldshift smother.

geezer#99 · 01-14-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by padresag

are you sure it was a 350?
ron

Yup". 1958 dodge had a 350. Even showed in the owner's manual. 59 got the 361 and tall deck 383. The 350 used the old style poly heads. 361 had new style 383 heads.

padresag · 01-14-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Yup". 1958 dodge had a 350. Even showed in the owner's manual. 59 got the 361 and tall deck 383. The 350 used the old style poly heads. 361 had new style 383 heads.

it was pretty short lived. was never a chrysler fan. 361 was also in 58 and was just a larger bore and semed a more common eng
just learned another piece of useless drivel
ron

01-13-2011, 05:31 AM	#1
283nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: post falls id Posts: 81	v6-409 are you joking? i might be new on here but i can already tell some of you guys have had the classic nitwit ask you or tell you is that a 409? or nice 409 in there. seriously do these look alike at all? Attached Images Last edited by 283nova; 01-13-2011 at 05:33 AM.

01-13-2011, 06:42 AM	#2
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	Re: v6-409 are you joking? I can just hear it now, "She's real fine, my........305!" Uh, no. That's pretty funny! ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA

01-13-2011, 06:44 AM	#3
283nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: post falls id Posts: 81	Re: v6-409 are you joking? yeah, some peoples kids. but it would be sweet to put a 348/409 into one of these trucks, Last edited by 283nova; 01-13-2011 at 06:45 AM.

01-13-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: v6-409 are you joking? There is a V6 401. Plus its fun when people take a double take because they just don't know. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-13-2011, 08:54 AM	#5
283nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: post falls id Posts: 81	Re: v6-409 are you joking? sad fact is, going to a bbc/409 would still be about 250 lbs lighter LOL

01-13-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: v6-409 are you joking? Just two months ago I bought some 17 inch rims off ebay. I met the person to pick them up.I met him a rest stop as he was on his way to the turkey run in Daytona. He had a 60 swb with a 348 with ac & ps. This was so clean it looked factory if you didn't know you wouldn't know.I wish I had a pick of it. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-13-2011, 10:33 AM	#9
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: v6-409 are you joking? GMC also had a 478 V6. I drove my truck to a cruise-in after getting the 305 running and I heard some older gent walking by tell his buddy it was a 409 as he pointed to my truck. Most guys just came up and said they were stumped and asked what it was and asked about the plaid valve covers. I'm gonna miss those moments. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-13-2011, 10:38 AM	#10
283nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: post falls id Posts: 81	Re: v6-409 are you joking? i guess i me being young i cant stand the thought of a big slow slug of a motor, but i will give the old girl the benefit of the doubt and power it aorund for awhile

01-13-2011, 11:33 AM	#11
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: v6-409 are you joking? Here's one for ya'. When I was younger, well 40 years ago, I had a 1958 Dodge custom royal. It had a 350 in it. It was the first year for the 383-440 type motor. Same block but different heads. The valve covers where shaped similiar to the 348 and 409. And for a huge land barge it had some awesome power. No problem lightin' the hides. Whenever I had to pop the hood all the grease monkeys thought I'd put a 348 in the old beast. Who was I to say no. Even then nobody heard of a wavy valve covered 350 in an old mopar. Sorry guys. Got a little nostalgic there. LOL!!!!

01-13-2011, 11:40 AM	#13
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: v6-409 are you joking? but that big old slug will still be running when a lot of the others will be in the form of lunch buckets. those engines were built to do a job. Patience also doesn't go with being young along with a few other attributes ron

01-13-2011, 09:11 PM	#14
283nova Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: post falls id Posts: 81	Re: v6-409 are you joking? i was joking around a bit there, i am used to driving older stuff with neat things you done see anymore, i used to have a 4 door nova with a 230 straight 6 ran great it was no powerhouse either, but it was still cool. everybody wondered why i didint put a 350 in it the racetrack i work for used to have an old firetruck that had the BIG v6 in it, everybody swore it was a 409 and while not fast even that big oll beast could of pulled the moon down. the only thing i am worried about is if something breaks and finding a part for it. who am i to say anything, i still use 283's for drag racing

01-13-2011, 09:33 PM	#15
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: v6-409 are you joking? but you don't hear of to many using 265's anymore though ron

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NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: v6-409 are you joking? Read this its all about gmc V6s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_V6_engine __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

01-13-2011, 09:46 PM	#18
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: v6-409 are you joking? I don't even have mine on the road yet and I hear that 283nova, using the stock 230 in my truck and people keep asking why I didn't put a small block in it! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-13-2011, 10:16 PM	#19
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: v6-409 are you joking? Yep, I've had that happen, there more amazed when you prove them wrong and they relize that is a V-6 305 __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829



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01-14-2011, 07:28 AM	#22
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: v6-409 are you joking? My 305 V6 has no problem laying down 1 strip of rubber It doesn't have much trouble at all getting and keeping the truck up to speed. And now that guys at Autozone don't argue with me anymore when I tell them what motor it is. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

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