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Re: [GMCnet] new engines for the GMCs [message #316695 is a reply to message #316692] Thu, 27 April 2017 11:41 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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I once put a 354 Chrysler Hemi in a 1934 Ford 5 window. Along with B&M
Hydrostik. 8 Stromberg 2 barrel carbs on a Homemade "log" manifold. MERCURY
STATION WAGON rear end with 3:90 to 1 rear end gears. It fit with the aid
of a Sawzall and oxy/acetylene torches. Hell of a lot of work, for a
brutal, Ill handling beast of a bump steering, front end heavy, monster.
Went like jet stink in a straight line. Got 3 or 4 miles per gallon.
Sounded really "bad" with all those carbs and the Chet Herbert Roller Cam.
Today, wouldn't have it on a bet. Funny how stuff changes.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Apr 27, 2017 9:23 AM, "Johnny Bridges via Gmclist" <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> A run around the block with Bounds was to a degree noisy.... but I think
> the bulk of the noise could be shut up with some thought and more sound
> deadening. As to mileage, I don't think 18 is gonna happen in a GMC until
> you transplant a different transmission. If then. However, get 12 - 14
> and your fuel costs are the same as the gas ones or a bit less.
> Putting a different gasoline engine in a GMC using the THM-425 (with the
> exception of the Cadillac) seems to me an exercise in 'can I do it'. More
> power to those who do. But it does nothing for the coach in my uses.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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