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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 | Good afternoon everyone. I had a question in regards to compatibility between my motor and truck. I have a 194 off of of 62-63 Nova in my 1951 Chevy 3100. I was wondering if anyone has a similar setup. My concern is that the engine is too small for this truck. Is this set up ok? Should I upgrade motors? Your opinion is appreciated.
Thank You. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | A 194 is a seven main bearing engine and almost indestructible.
If it has enough power for you I say run it.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,182 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,182 | The 62 194 had about 120 hp. The 216 had 85. The 235 had 92. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,229 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,229 | If decide you don't like the power output, a 230 or 250 will be a direct bolt in swap. A 292 will also fit the same area with a few modifications to the side motor mounts.
My 250 has 120 hp at flywheel and about 100 hp at the ground. It will move my 3300 lb truck easy enough.
joe | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 3 | Thanks for all the reply's guys. I don't plan on towing anything with it or any heavy use. Just wanted to be sure it'd do ok on the freeway and just all around general use. | | |
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