Suggestions for creative drivetrain ideas for my 1927 T roadster pickup project!?

The 470 merc also came equipped with a stater rather than an alt to free up more crank hp. Since the stater was constantly "putting out" these engines were prone to frying regulators - which were water cooled!

Dawford, got an extra 4 inch heat exchanger layin' around? I could use one of those.

For the 27 project - I too vote for the slant six.

 

Buick 263 straight 8 with a 2x2 manifold and a t5 ******. Is my vote.

 

X2! My first thought also. As a bonus it would actually look and sound like a hot rod engine.

 

1927 Ford four cylinder with planetary transmission. That would really make some people scratch their heads, especially in something built in a '50s or newer style.

I always thought it would be hilarious to buy a Fad T and swap in a real T engine, trans, and rear axle.

-Dave

 

packard 327 straight 8 and transmission , or 320 buick straight 8

 

Mercruiser 4 cylinder, the one with the big ford v8 head.

 

Olds Four Banger.
Looks like an Offenhauser when you strip off the tin junk.

 

Volvo Four Banger.
Olds or Volvo with side pipes.