Thread: New engine in 1950 Dodge?
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08-08-2005 03:16 PM #1
New engine in 1950 Dodge?
Hi all!
I am new here. Anyone ever put a new engine into a 1950 Dodge Coronet? I am not sure whether a Chevy 350 or a Ford 302 w/manual transmission will fit. Thanks in advance.
FredLast edited by Fredk; 08-08-2005 at 03:58 PM.
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08-16-2005 06:15 PM #2
hi
i have the same project going on. I have a 1950 dodge 230". I was going to restore it but found a crack in the rear of block after doing some compression tests.
i have a 440" in my garage but am looking at info on what i need to do to make it fit as its a HUGE block.
let me know how youre project is doing. send some pics too!!
r.
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08-16-2005 06:46 PM #3
The steering box is in the way of a V8. If you do a front clip, anything will fit.
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08-16-2005 09:12 PM #4
thanks for the info. i was talking to a wrench about that and he suggested i pick up a rack and pinion system from the junk yard.
can you explain about doing the front clip? suggestions?
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08-16-2005 10:27 PM #5
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