41/53dodges Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 alrighty then, so thats out. did chrysler ever build an inline six carbureted engine in OHV format? that may be easier to locate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Finding a short in line six of any size is going to be difficult. Here's a thought! How about a V6 instead of a V8. Lots of them around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 i have an idea, how would an IHC engine fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Not well. I helped Dad rebuild and swap a SD220 into his 54 R110. That thing is MASSIVE compared to a 218 mopar. And you wouldnt gain much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Boy, nothing dainty about a 'cornbinder'... Gotta ask, why the fixation on an inliner? If you are going to the trouble of swapping engines then would you not want to maximize power and minimize effort? A 3.9 v-6 will about equal hp/tq of a fresh 230 inline, so no real gain there. The newer 3.7 produces 210hp and 235lb-ft tq so it is tolerable but not a powerhouse. The tried and true 318 had hp ratings as high as 230 and torque in the 340 range...just about double that of the 230 inline. For the same physical size (as the 318) you can use the 360 with added grunt, and there are plenty of the Magnum 5.9 engines in the boneyards. Of course, this is all acedemic unless you also plan on changing the rest of the drive train. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 My 3.9 in a 94 dakota is factory rated 175HP. Would take a bit of work to get a 230 to equal that. And if you follow up the swap with the dakota 5spd or OD automatic you'd we even better off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blohmiller Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 just a test fit still working on motor mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Boy, nothing dainty about a 'cornbinder'...Gotta ask, why the fixation on an inliner? If you are going to the trouble of swapping engines then would you not want to maximize power and minimize effort? A 3.9 v-6 will about equal hp/tq of a fresh 230 inline, so no real gain there. The newer 3.7 produces 210hp and 235lb-ft tq so it is tolerable but not a powerhouse. The tried and true 318 had hp ratings as high as 230 and torque in the 340 range...just about double that of the 230 inline. For the same physical size (as the 318) you can use the 360 with added grunt, and there are plenty of the Magnum 5.9 engines in the boneyards. Of course, this is all acedemic unless you also plan on changing the rest of the drive train. . i like inlines, its just my style, and near impossible to find another flathead, where besides ford would i find a flathead v-8? (and yes, it must be a flathead) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 i like inlines, its just my style, and near impossible to find another flathead, where besides ford would i find a flathead v-8? (and yes, it must be a flathead) Yup, we all have our favorites. It seems that used 230's are everywhere, how many can I ship to you? Flathead v-8's were available from Cad and Lincoln. How about a v-12? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 You don't want my engine now Josh? I have moved it to the shop where I work now and it's still availalble. If I have time to tinker and get it running the price will go up. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 believe me, i still want it. this is just not going to be my last truck/tractor, so i am exploring for other vehicles. i am by no means giving up this hobby any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townwagon Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I already offered to help you get a 237ci 25 inch block from a 1946 WF, which would mean it would be a direct swap into your truck. It is not full of water, and the cylinders looked nice when I last looked at it. As I said it can most likely be had for very little money. If you want to keep the current 4 speed, and you want a inline 6, your best bet is another flat head. The long block 30 inch engines mentioned by others may not fit without a lot of modification. Those trucks had longer hoods, and other details like a modified firewall to allow the 5 inch longer engine to fit. I would stick with stock for now, and see how that works for you. Once you have used the truck you can decide how much more power you need, and what else you want to modify. Installing another FH6 is a lot easier and it will be easier to get parts as you just need the stock items. Once you start modifying you are on your own, and who knows how far you will have to go to get everything to work right. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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