Andydodge Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 Heres a couple of pics of my mocked up 230 engine thats going in the 1941 Plymouth Coupe......have had the exhaust manifold split by a local blacksmith, did a great job, the carbies are Australian single barrel Strombergs from late 60's -late 70's GM Holden 186/202 six cylinder engines, same with the alloy water pump......the water pump adaptor came with the engine when I picked it up.....the engine is a 230 Chrysler Industrial Engine, supposedly from an airport tug that worked Sydney International Airport........most engine parts have been slowly collected via ebay, including 20thou over pistons, valves, springs, oil pump, timing chain,cam bearings........engine is slated for hot tanking then bore, crank work, etc soon........andyd Quote
rockerbillykat Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 Hey Andy! That looks like a great set up! I luv the look of the finned head and side covers, let us know how the clearances go on the exhaust manifold side with the steering box and column. I have been thinking of the same set up but im not sure about getting in past the steering box! Also, where did you find or should i say where would you find a water pump adapter too run a holden water pump,that looks like a smart move due to the fact of getting a replacment (Dodge,Plymouth) waterpump! I hope it all goes well....keep us posted! Rockerbillykat..... Quote
claybill Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 looks good ANDY i haqve a 230 test engine on the stand..fitting up the lectrics this week..then test runing on the stand. now i have to wait for somethng to break so i can put this beauty to work!!!! bill Quote
Cpt.Fred Posted August 17, 2009 Report Posted August 17, 2009 looking great! was it very expensive so far? Quote
Andydodge Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Posted August 18, 2009 Fred, these are Oz dollar figures.......basic 230 was 100.00 plus 250.00 in fuel etc to get it, Finned head was $970.00, twin intake $300.00, HEI dissy $260.00, beehive filter$440.00, spilt exhaust manifolds $100 plus $160 shipping then $110 for welding, pistons $200.00, gasket set $120.00, other engine bits like oil pump,valves,springs, engine sideplates say another $350.00.........over a 2yrs period.......and I still haven't got a timing chain, bearings or had any machining done on the engine yet........lol......andyd Quote
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