(QUOTE) (probably someone will come on here and say the 216 is the best engine ever made, but this is just my opinion)

I've noticed that too! If you make a statement on a forum, there is always someone to say it's wrong!

I guess that is exactly like "life in America". There is a group opposed to absolutely EVERYTHING.....even if you can't rationalize it! I guess it is their self-appointed job. I'm just glad that the "silent majority" is smarter than 99% of the people you see on the news channels!

I drove my '53 with the 216, which was pathetic, in terms of power. The babbit rod bearings did not hold up to my driving style long. I put the 235 in because it was cheap and available. The car was now more driveable, but still would not do well on the freeways today. It lasted well for the next few years that I had it.