I need help choosing.

I am picking up a 54 chrysler custom on friday. It has the spitfire flat six in it with a auto ******. The engine bay is not detailed at all and pretty much looks as if it has never been touched.

Sooooo.... i would like to put in a different motor and ******. I was thinking either a Rocket motor or a nail head. But a flat head V8 would be fun.

I dont know im basically looking for some ideas. I have never really heard anything about a spitfire 6 so maybe its worth keeping i dont really know. Let me know what you all think.

-Andrew

 

Go with the Flathead. Hey u have any pics of your new kar?

 

A 50's Hemi would be the easiest because you could use all stock Mopar parts. The six is OK for cruising but low powered for anything else. I've been looking at a '60 Dodge truck with the six and a four speed in it that's for sale locally. Not looking too hard though.

pigpen

 

I agree with the Hemi. would look more stock and clean. But if not go with the nailhead.

 

here is the only pic i have right now. Impicking the car up friday.

 

Early Hemi for sure.

 

I agree, IF you can afford the 331 Hemi.
I ran a '49 Windsor with the six and can accurately report that you will NOT be pleased with what p***es for performance with that mill.
They don't last over-long, either.
If you just want to cruise happily, toss a SBC and weld the hood shut so nobody harr***es you for it
Cosmo

 

I like the Olds grille. Nice little cruiser!

pigpen

 

what should i expect to pay for the Hemi?
-Andrew

 

I can't wait to see that care roam around the street's of santa cruz!

 

hey some one from around here. What do you drive? You might have seen some of my other cars. I have a chopped 49 gmc truck and a red and white 56 chevy right now.

 

1. early hemi
2. a block mopar
3. rb mopar

 

Man that looks real nice. If you get a chance when you pick it up, could you get some color shots? I believe the hemi will bolt up to the flat 6 motor mounts also. later plmczy