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| | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 67 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 67 | Any advantage to replacing a OK running 283 with a good running 292 in 1964 Chevy C50 flat bed? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 187 | mule 1951,
To me it really boils down to preference. Me...I prefer the 292 L6. I like the torque and simplicity of the in-line six...but the 283 is a fine engine also...
Just my 2 cents!!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | none whatsoever, especially if it's running fine - even the base 283 has more hp than the 292, and the same torque - the optional 283's have lots more hp than the 292 - up to about 50 more - also easier to find parts for - if ain't broke, why break it?  Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 95 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 95 | The 292 develops torque at about 1500rpm but the 283 at about 3000. Sure the 283 has more hp because of higher rpm. My 292 is a much stronger engine for pulling a heavy load or trailering than the 283 I had. The big difference is top speed which is a difference of about 15 mph. I'm not interested in going over a hundred any way. Jim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 187 | I remember when I was a teen working with dad in his construction company. His 1963 C60 dump truck was rated at 19,500 and had a 292, 4-speed and 2-speed rear. The quarry roads were rather steep and I used to crawl outta there with no problem at all...and that was tipping the scales at over 32,000 pounds. Probably not a good idea to be overloaded, but the C60's are tough and I never had a problem in the years that I drove it. True, the gearing plays into the equation, but the 292 did everything I ever wanted it to do. Further, if you look at most drivetrain configurations and gearing, most C60's weren't made for over the road use anyhow...
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