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The go to engines are small block Chevy and Fords. Everybody knows that. but WHY?? Jeeze it's like bellybutton engines everyone has one. I can't tell you the last time I saw a Pontiac or any MOPAR besides Hemi's, ,late model Olds, or Buicks. I have to admit y blocks, early olds and caddy's are becoming more prevalent.Yeah I know they're harder to get parts for etc. But how about being a little left of the norm? Just my 2 cents

 

Why what?

 

I’m running an olds 303/hydramatic combo and the biggest con for me is time. If I need a part it needs to be ordered, will set me back 2 weeks and it’s going to cost.
Getting ready to start on a studebaker truck with a 259 and will deal with the same thing. Oh well, it is what it is.

 

In my opinion...and in my truck

 

This one is in my Model A.

 

but also have a sbc going my 32.

 

Cost aside a Chevy just falls right into place with nearly no head aches in just about anything.

The further off the beaten path the more everything gets in the way of everything else.

Maybe it’s because I’m looking for it but I see a ton of y blocks and olds rockets used, a few nail heads and hemis here and there. Almost no small block fords.

So obviously I put a Studebaker v8 in my model A lol

 

462 inches of Pontiac!

 

455 going into my 62 Safai

 

One for the Y block folks.

 

Another Pontiac, this one is a 428 .

 

Mopar 383 going into my 50 Desoto

 

Nailhead in a Merc here.

 

While trying to sell my Pontiac powered roadster awhile back I had multiple people say that if it had a chevy they'd buy it.

 

Built this one for a future project, probably a 37 Packard.

 

Chrome! On my SBC, I have a chrome oil pan, water pump, starter, pulleys, alternator and dress up bolt kits that are affordable. Try that for your small block Olds.

 

I'd take a Poncho over a SBC any day. Hits like a brick through a plate glass window.

 

This is the motor for my 38 Chevy coupe. Its shiny enough in the right places. Our hot rod forefathers were very imaginative. Try it...youll like it.

 

TWO OFF THEM? You da MAN.

Interesting carb and air cleaner.

Ben

 

I will let my avatar speak for it self.. Warmed up a little since that picture session.

Ben

 

That looks like a wood boat. I love wood boats. I need a wood boat

 

It's a 1961 Campbell and will be for sale once I yank the motor out..

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/why-sbc.296911/

It came out when a lot of other OHV engines did.
It was lighter than just about any other 50s V8.
It fit into old Fords better than the others.
It had a lot of factory backing for HP use and parts.
It was plentiful and as cheap as others.
Adapters were made for many brands, but the SBC stuff sold more. Vicious circle.

 

No bellybutton here!

 

Calling @ROADSTER1927 and his 421ci, tri-power Poncho in his 3-pedal '39 Poncho. Pics please.

 

This one's AMC powered.

Gary

 

I like belly buttons

 

My 34 has a 57 Poncho punched .125 to 370, pop-up pistons, Lunati cam, late heads [hardened valve seats and big valves].

 

FE for me!