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read this about a 292 build.......over 200 ft lbs of torque at 3050 rpm

http://www.truckworld.com/How-To-Tec...vy-engine.html

Alrighty, then , you guys, now you've done it! I always have a slight tickle in the direction of a "Stovebolt", and now you have got the tickle elevated to a serious itch. When my old '59 PU is on the road again, I'm thinking I'll have to dig up a pre-'55 Chebby car of some fashion or other, and do a thing with it. I always liked the '53 - '54 Bel Air hardtops - nice roofline, or an early fastback 2 door; although, just about anything would do.

Well if your aiming for sheer size, why not build a 4.5L I6? 4.2L crank in a 4.0L block. Im not sure on the power stats, but considering that the 258 makes 210 stock, that should be a mover

Speaking of cubic inches in a six, has anyone seen a GMC 302 lately? I'd love to have one.

Actually yeah. Theres one in this GMC 20 up in the local yard. How much are you willing to spend?

I'm afraid freight from NY to AZ would be a little spendy, but thanks for responding

While everyone is talking stovebolt sixes and all, I just wanted to let y'all know that I have a 1956 Chevy 150 2-Door Post with the completely original 235, 3 speed setup. I'm getting ready to pull the drive train as I have a 1964 283 and Muncie 4 speed ready to swap in. The 235 is just a honey though, runs like a top, no smoke whatsoever, even under load, doesn't burn any oil, honestly! I drive it at least once week to work and back 40 miles each way. I just wanted to let y'all know before I list it on Ebay because it's a fantastic drive train ready to go, perfect for the earlier Chevy's or for an old pickup.

That's all. Great thread! I thought long and hard about just fixing up the six, but I'm a sucker for a tri-five with a 283 and four speed, so I just had to go this route.

Thanks.

T