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Sure, build it with a chebbie.....just like everybody else's. The old resale thing used to be a big deal, but not so much anymore. Maybe I've just been to too many car shows and rod runs.... just tired of seeing the same set up in all the cars...

There are so many good power train choices, why limit yourself to being just like everybody else??? How about a Mopar, or a Ford, or a Turbo V-6. Being different doesn't mean your'e wrong, and being just like everyone else doesn't mean your right//////

Amen to that Dave.

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That would certainly work for me Richard!!! Now if I could remember what I did with that neat '73 Duster I picked up a decade or so back at an auction........

IMO something as unique as an old Stude deserves a unique drive train.....

I doubt I will go ford. Most likely I will go with mopars 440 if I can find one. I was on Summits site last night and found some nice performance stuff for the 440. If I go chevy, then it would be a 454. I am really suprised with how much stuff is made for the chevy engines. There was almost 10,000 parts just for motors. There was only 1,400 parts for the mopar. That goes to show whats popular.

Anyone know of a good transmission and rear end for a dodge 440?

A good plan is to get the engine, trans and diff all from the same car/truck.

Originally posted by Jeremy C.
If I go Chevy, what is there to choose from? And what are the advantages of one over another. By the way, thanks for the welcome!

For something to drive reliably, go small block. If the car is heavy, and you want more serious performance, go bigblock.

350 and 454 are the logical choices.

Originally posted by Dave Severson
Sure, build it with a chebbie.....just like everybody else's. The old resale thing used to be a big deal, but not so much anymore. Maybe I've just been to too many car shows and rod runs.... just tired of seeing the same set up in all the cars...

There are so many good power train choices, why limit yourself to being just like everybody else??? How about a Mopar, or a Ford, or a Turbo V-6. Being different doesn't mean your'e wrong, and being just like everyone else doesn't mean your right//////

I only advised Chevy power for ease of resale.

I also preach using a different approach, for the very same reason. I'm bored with the "generic" streetrod, and also with trends that are "done to death". For example, the very last color I would consider for a car of my own would be flat black, because there will soon be hundreds of them at events. Can you imagine someone telling you "I really loved that flat black coupe we saw!"........However, it might not be a bad idea for resale purposes......especially with a Chevy engine! :-)

I found a Dodge 440 engine out of a motor home today. Before I go off spending 450 dollars on it wich is not bad, I still am going to find out as much as I can about the different engines before I tie the not. Anyone know how to identify the engine in my 53 Studebaker truck?

I just wanted you guys all to know that I appreciate all your input. I have tried to talk to rodders in my home town and nobody wants to help. Thanks!!!

If you can, get the tranny with the 440.

i agree with dave all kinds out there,go big caddy i have a personal liking for them now.
you know a 401 amc would also be a good one for a stude.
i consider a stude a unique car and would think a unique enigne would be something such the same. like a 413 dodge(i love these engines), the amc or 409 chev. god forbid even a ford 390 or 410. i like the 360 stroker too
when i go to the car shows the small block chevys and fords are there in force but i always like the guys with the different motors cause you shure dont see many of them.,more to build ,shure ,work the same yes ,but just a different package.

well dollar for dollar it hard to beat a chevy and parts to re build a small block 383 are very cheap .and it will stand up to many of the engines listed for 1/2 the price and a 496 bigblock will take care of the rest. it is still will be cheaper than finding some thing diffrent sorry dave s but if you have deep pockets run a 392 hemi . small block and big block chevy are some of the best looking engines out there

Originally posted by HOTRODPAINT
I only advised Chevy power for ease of resale.

I also preach using a different approach, for the very same reason. I'm bored with the "generic" streetrod, and also with trends that are "done to death". For example, the very last color I would consider for a car of my own would be flat black, because there will soon be hundreds of them at events. Can you imagine someone telling you "I really loved that flat black coupe we saw!"........However, it might not be a bad idea for resale purposes......especially with a Chevy engine! :-)

hey remember hot pink and big league blue? with a splash layout on them ? good grief some of that stuff look good only on easter day you know like a easter egg