Hey Ya'll. Well I have read all the comments on my Question on the 500 Caddy engine or the 350 Chevy Engine that my friend has. As you might remember, I was asking what would be the cheapest and easiest to put in my 57 GMC truck, the 500 Caddy engine or a Hopped-Up 350 Chevy engine that my friend is currently using in his Studebaker? The only reason I am even considering doing this is because my Friend is a guy who I trust and have been friends with for probably 25 years. I know both engines are very good! But then again, my 270 6-cylinder is good too! I am still thinking of the few of the comments about maybe Hopping-up my 270 GMC 6-Cylinder. If I went that route of hopping up the 6-cylinder, where would you start looking for parts, and to compare the Prices of doing so versus the costs of swapping out the 6-cylinder for the 350 Chevy Engine? Of course, there are all kinds of 350 Hop-Up Parts but I am having troubles with finding 6-Cylinder Parts to Hop it up with. Any suggestions or comments about the whole subject would be appreciated. Remember I am on a STRICT BUDGET and I am Married too (if that tells you anything).
Split the cast iron manifold, add a two one barrell intake and carbs. Maybe a new cam shaft from www.patricksantiquecars.com and live happily ever after. Your going to need a tow vehicle from time to time and looks like ya got a great one started.
Nothing sounds as good as a Jimmy six or a Merlin at full throttle. Both make goose bumbes the size of a small garage.
Had a 235 with a homemade split header, bigger cam and a edelbrock dual carb intake with 2 single big throat roaches. Talk about a screaming inline. 110 mph was max... only due to the borg 3 spd... blew the motor racing a honda but i still beat the ******* so it was worth it.. Kanter auto parts has some good inline parts...
Remember I am on a STRICT BUDGET and I am Married too (if that tells you anything).[/QUOTE] A bit of careful planning, some ability fabricating, and a junkyard turbo (or two) could do a great job for about $500 if the Jimmy is in good shape to start with. Check out the archives at <Carburetedblowers@yahoogroups.com> and my two websites below if interested. Run hoodless without mufflers (not needed with a turbo). Plenty of room in there for two cheap water-cooled mopar 2.2 turbos. http://salt2salt.com/TurboStude/7-01/TurboStude11.JPG "It ain't pretty...but do you get 15# boost for $200 and an armful of hardware store stuff?...."
Langdon's Stovebolt has info and parts Rebuilding a Stovebolt 6 @ Chevytrucks.org Chevy Engine Build-up generic Chevy I6 info
Starting from nothing a 350 Chevy is going to be the most economical motor to build and easy to put in your GMC. With unlimited budget the more cubic inches the more power you'll be able to make. But for cool the GMC is the best of the options you've talked about. If the motor is healthy I like the idea of running it. You won't find it faster than some of the other options but for most uses its going to be plenty and with some of the dress up parts available it will look sharper than the other options.
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