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hows it go'n?I'm new to this site and this computer stuff as well,so bare with me if i post stuff in the wrong places,I will get it figured out sooner than later I hope!anyway,need'n info on hot rod'n a six,(what size,what internal/external parts,year of motors that were best etc.)I heard the later yr truck six's were good because of higher displacement used and better dependability?this may detuor any help but I'm building a 49 chevy sedan to put the six in,although i do have a truck!any info would be appreciated.thanx

You heard right, 250/292 motors will fit in your car although it's kinda like major surgery, but many have done it.

The easier and most often used route to power and performance would be a 261 ci truck motor 54 to 62 years. This would be a near bolt in for your car. Hang on here as I'm sure a dozen others will be right along with more good info.

The GMC 302 is without question the #1 choice for GM 6 cylinder performance. Next would be the GMC 270 with H head, and then the Chevy 261. For a Chevy car the 261 would be the easiest swap as the GMC engines are slightly longer and would not be direct drop-ins like the 261 would be.

thanx fellas for the info,allready start'n my search for a 261,we'll hollar at yall later

GO BUY Leo Santucci's book on hot rodding a six
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chevy6cyl.html
don't do anything else and waste $$$ until you read as much as you can to figure out what you want to do and HOW TO DO IT. leo talks about engine size and how to get power. It geared more for racing not so much for what we bolters want in our use... everyday
I am installing a 292 in my 51 3100. and lots of other mods. 302's are much harder to find, much harder to install in bolts because of size & MUCH harder to find parts for.
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