1946 3 speed transmission specs

[TylerB46]

Hi, I have a 46 WC 1/2 pickup that used to belong to my great grandpa. The truck has been sitting in a garage since the late 70's so it needs a bit of attention before it can hit the road again, while I'm trying to keep the truck as stock looking as I can, it doesn't have the original engine, instead it has another straight six from a 53 dodge car I believe. So just for fun and a little bit of extra power I'm considering adding a different intake so that I could run 3 single barrel carbs instead of just the one. So what my question is, is do any of you know around how much torque and horsepower the original 3 speed manual can handle? If it's nothing more than factory power I'll just leave the one carb and run the truck the way it is. 

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[Merle Coggins]

Interesting idea. Check out Manifolds by Moose. He's a member here, on the car side. http://www.manifoldsbymoose.com/home/chrysler

I don't believe you could make enough power with your flattie 6 to damage the trans or axle. Go for it.

[TylerB46]

Okay thank you, I'll definitely go look into a new intake.

[greg g]

You're fine as far as strength is concerned unless you will be doing pulling competitions. Big power from a fully built motor is not going to approach 200 HP.