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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 | What modern straight 6 engine and manual tranny combo is the easiest drop in for my 51 1/2 ton. I really don't want to go with a V8 and bump the HP to much as it is going to be a toy car for my wife and she doesn't need or want big HP numbers. I figure a nice 6 will be within the limits of the rest of the vehicle. she just wants a funky cool truck.
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Greg | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | A 235 is modern compared to some engines.
They run good, last a long time, and are cheap.
Even a direct bolt in for your truck.
What do you think?
Grigg
On another note, think about a Cummings 4 or 6 cylinder, the 4 fits nicely. Good fuel economy and power, dependable too | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 184 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 184 | 235 would be my choice. Perhaps even the 250, but I don't know how that one bolts up.
I've got a babbit-beater 235 now and haven't fully decided to get the correct 216.5 or the modern 235. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 | toyota makes a good 6 but whats wrong with using the motor the truck came with. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 | my truck was used for ambiance at a local night club for 20 years. part of the decor. The acopolco club kept everything dry and rust free but it has no engine or transmission. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | If you want something thats just turnkey you could put fuel injection on the 235 without too much hassle. Or, since you are sourcing a new drivetrain anyway I would use one of the Vortec 4200 straight sixes out of a Trailblazer and get the whole computer with it.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The 235 is the easiest to put in but if you want something more modern & don,t mind doing some modifications I would put in a 250 with a 5 speed manual. The 250 takes a lot of weight off the front wheels & will make it easier to steer. It also is easier to adapt power steering or A/C.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | Yea, a full pressure 235 is a good motor and a direct bolt in job.
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
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