Originally posted by LONGBOX55:
By the way, if it's a factory V-8, it will be a 265. They didn't use the 283 in 1/2-1 tons until '58.
I didn't know that...
I was going to comment that most modern motors are no bigger than the 283 which is about 4.6 litres. Thats the same size as one of the current Ford V-8's I believe.
For me the 265 is harder to get excited about. But if it has the original tin and manifold and stuff you could still use it to dress a later motor to look like an early one.
What became of the 307 from your Camaro? That would be a good pickup motor. It has a 283 bore and a 327 stroke, meaning its got lots of stroke compared to the bore and makes good torque.
If the 307 is a small journal block you could even swap a 283 crank, rods and pistons into it and have a 283. I don't remember if 307's are small or large or both...
I may have a 283 sitting out in the yard that's probably rusted solid. I've wondered if it could be resurected...
