327 chev vs 340-6 pack chrysler vs 351 cleveland

[DesmoRob]

I'd take the 340. 70 challenger/cudas are my favorite old cars.

[Fleet 500]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

Do you have the stats on all the engines Fleet?

Well, the 340 from memory, yes... 10.5:1 compression ratio, (underated) at 290 hp (the 340-4 bbl had a 275 hp rating), and a 345 lbs-ft torque rating.

The 327 Chev and 351 Ford were available in several different horsepower versions. As for the Chevy 327, I would pick a '66 Nova with that engine. Had a 350 hp rating in a 2,900-3,000 lb car! With the 351 Ford, I would probably pick something like a '69 or '70 Fairlane or Torino. The 351 Mustangs were faster but at the compromise interior and luggage room.

[cargirl1990]

Chevrolet. nuff said.

[Fleet 500]

As far as owning and/or building the engines mentioned in this thread, you really can't go wrong with any of them.
The 327, 340 and 351 engines all have a good reputation of being well built and responding to modifications and can easily put out 400+ horsepower with typical mods (cam, headers, carb., etc).

[jcp123]

Damn that's tough. The 327's got the best selection of parts out there, but with the SBC being the least common demominator on this side of the pond, it doesn't hold that much appeal, as good a motor as it is. The 340 6-pack and 351C (the latter of which I have had the pleasure of driving) are both beasts...gotta go 340-6 though. It's an amazing and oft overlooked and underrated motor.

[nota]

Being a Mopar guy, I pick the 340-6 Pack Chrysler.

good/better/best = Hemi 6-Pack .. you know you want one

YouTube - Hemi 265 @ 7000 rpm

YouTube - Hemi 265 @ 7000 rpm

[jcp123]

I like the underdogs...everybody wants a Hemi, that's why I don't!

[nota]

Originally Posted by jcp123

I like the underdogs...everybody wants a Hemi, that's why I don't!

I'd rather the above Chrysler 6cyl Hemi - bona fide underdog status against these much larger cid V8s...

[jcp123]

Originally Posted by nota

I'd rather the above Chrysler 6cyl Hemi - bona fide underdog status against these much larger cid V8s...

Oh yeah, I'd love to get ahold of one of those Hemi slant six heads. Those Hemi 6's were Aussie jobs, no? I've heard those suckers run like raped apes. It'd be awesome in a 1000-lb model T roadster with 18" baffled pipes economical to boot if you keep your motor cover on for some semblance of aero and back the engine with a 5-speed.

Been wanting to build one with either a GMC 302 or a 308 Hudson Twin-H straight six, but if I found a Hemi /6 I would go for it in a heartbeat.

[nota]

Originally Posted by jcp123

Oh yeah, I'd love to get ahold of one of those Hemi slant six heads. Those Hemi 6's were Aussie jobs, no?

Its a completely different engine to the Slant Six, a great donk and yes it was Oz-unique

Info & pics:
Australian Hemi Six Engines: 215, 245, 265
Hot Sixes info,Performance Parts,straight & V6 speed equipment Chrysler 6 Valiant Hemi six

I've heard those suckers run like raped apes. It'd be awesome in a 1000-lb model T roadster with 18" baffled pipes economical to boot if you keep your motor cover on for some semblance of aero and back the engine with a 5-speed.

Been wanting to build one with either a GMC 302 or a 308 Hudson Twin-H straight six, but if I found a Hemi /6 I would go for it in a heartbeat.

I like your thinking - years ago I owned a stepdoen Hudson 262, also a Hemi 265-engined MGB, then a T-Bucket with the lightweight Holden I-6 3-litre which was a lotta fun and pretty quick too, have a few pics if intetrested

[pimento]

Originally Posted by nota

I like your thinking - years ago I owned a stepdoen Hudson 262, also a Hemi 265-engined MGB, then a T-Bucket with the lightweight Holden I-6 3-litre which was a lotta fun and pretty quick too, have a few pics if intetrested

I'm interested..

[jcp123]

Originally Posted by pimento

I'm interested..

+1. Actually, +9042340982492472 from me...I'd love to see!

[wstander]

I wonder how many of the subject 'classic' V-8s have met their demise under the Cash for Clunkers program???

[Fleet 500]

None. Because only cars from 1984 and newer qualified for that program.

[nota]

Here you go, my $4,400 T-Bucket. Glass body, Model A front axle & spring, HK Monaro discs, Datto 180B steering with Subaru column.

#2: Toyota Crown 3-speed manual with Impala straight-line shifter, Fiat 2300 diff & rear discs, coil rear. Deutz headlights.

#3: Much modded Holden 179 with solid lifters, race cam, Yella Terra head, extractors, twin Strommies, etc. 1,500 rpm idle.
Very light & fast! I once dragged off a yuppie in his fancy Porsche Careera, even his peroxide g/f seemed impressed.
Great for lunchtime drive-bys at the Catholic Girls High School ... dump the clutch at 7,000 rpm and the front would lift up 18".

#4: Inline motor allowed a decent rake to the wheel, unlike the more 'classic' V8 Buckets with their vertical column.
Not the most comfy thing I've owned (notice the accelerator pedal!) but very reliable and I did plenty of interstate miles, 2500 km trips with no problem. It had a neat tonneau .. but no bonnet, doors, roof, windows, heater or spare wheel.

#5: My MGB and lime green Torana GTR XU-1, with friend's MG Magnette .. bit of a problem with over zealous parking inspector!
The 1962 'B was 245 Hemi, then E38-replica 265, ex-Charger E49 4-sp. Torana R&P steering, suspension, XU-1 brakes & LSD, towbar etc.