Even-numbered 4-stroke radials do not exist as there is no physical way to make them run smooth, unless you had an engine that is four rows of three cyliders each (three-cylinder radials don't have any power anyway). I don't know that a straight-12 would be even feasible.
I dont care what anybody says nothing can beat the old Ford 300 I/6. They never seem to break down and are always reliable. Chevy can only dream of making an engine like the 300
Agreed, kinda. The 300 was a terrific engine and had a better cylinder head design than the 292 GM... but they weighed a ton and there's less aftermarket support for 'em. I've built one, and I have to admit, Ford did design a good one there.
The 292 was the equivalent GM version, of coure. Its only real downfall was sticking with the lousy 9-port head like all their inlines prior to the Vortec 4200 had. Sissel Automotive (sp?) makes an awesome 12-port modified head, but they cost dearly.
@HellenbachGT Why and what is the need for people like yourself to knock other peoples interest. Keep your petty, stupid attitudes to yourself. You like ford, well good for you, i am so happy for you. No one cares. Stop knocking other peoples interest in cars YOU do not like. It only shows how small minded and stupid you are. GROW UP.
Easy way to distinguish between the 194-230-250 and the 292:
Shorter side (lifter) covers on the smaller sixes. The taller ones on the 292 were due to the longer stroke (4.125") and the necessary deck height increase. Can't really tell in this vid...
Fuel pump mounted in the middle of the block on the 292, versus just behind the oil filter flange on the smaller ones. Don't know what the reasoning was, but this one's clearly further back.
you seem to know your engines. could you tell me if an inline 12 would be more powerful than an v12 or vise versa or would a radial 12 have moe power. so my main question is. wich is better?
Configuration doesn't really matter, but there's a tendency for an inline engine to produce more torque than a similarly-designed V-type engine. Radials, I couldn't tell you.
so you think that an inline engine would produce more tourqe? also because seeing as it produces more tourque could i get away wih fewer pistons or have like 6 3in diameter pistons rather than 12 1.5in and get as much or more power
An inline six of 292 cubic inches will produce more torque at lower RPM than a V6 of 292 cubic inches. The V6, however, will make more high-RPM horsepower and will outrev the inline any day.
Not necessarily. Where horsepower and torque are developed, as well as 'rev-ability', are entirely dependent upon engine design rather than layout and configuration. Inlines tend to produce better torque due to the longer crankshaft; when under torsion, it tends to act like a big spring.
I could point to the Vortec 4200 inline six used in the Chevy Trailblazer, for example: Produces, stock, 270hp and will rev freely to 7,000rpm. Hardly fair to compare it to the older 4.3L V6.
check in youtube "mariano acebal turismo carretera"and you´ll see and hear the chevrolets we use in competition is a 250ci 4100cc get smaller by rules at 189ci 3100cc,i know you´ll enjoy it
I did... and holy crap! I don't think I've ever seen a Chevy inline run all the way to (and past?) 9k rpm!
Cylinder heads look like heavily modified stock iron heads (much like what I run on my '66), but the valve covers throw me; I've never seen ones that look like that. Care to educate me as to the technical aspects of these engines?
10500 is the top,and the heads are not stock,actually are in 3100cc and have 360hp with 1 carb webber 48/48and chevy is the champion in the most powerful category in argentina and the team HAZ is getting ready a car to go over there to compete this season to usa in NASCAR.
Idle's a bit low on it, but otherwise it's runnin smoooth. I'd hazard a guess it's a 292. I do hope you lose the TH350 attached to it before you reattach it to it's vehicle. That engine right there is a DAMN good beast. Ittl work it's ass off for 250K and still start first try every try. Ditch the auto, stick a six-speed on it and ship it to me. I have a 1972 C10 BEGGING for a nice six like that...
4.8 liter!
lasalleman 7 months ago
@v12revolver
Even-numbered 4-stroke radials do not exist as there is no physical way to make them run smooth, unless you had an engine that is four rows of three cyliders each (three-cylinder radials don't have any power anyway). I don't know that a straight-12 would be even feasible.
mr48chevy1 8 months ago
Camo boiler suit...! How cool is that...
KapteinOpel 1 year ago
how do you keep it properly cooled
goldingchild 1 year ago
Oh yes....here in Brazil we have the Chevrolet Opala with this 250 4.100L...
My car is very fast with this engine... camshaft of 288°!!!
isaelnoopalao 1 year ago
is that a 250?
medicade 2 years ago
nope, that looks like a 292
DieselMechanic09 2 years ago
u selling
BIGJRE2 3 years ago
Inline 6 rules :)
Here in Germany we have the Opel Commodore A GSE with refined OPEL CIH OHC inline 6 2,8 Litres here you can see it running 220 KMH on the Autobahn :)
Keep your inline 6 humming!!
Please enter this into the searchfield of youtube:
Beschleunigung Commodore A
Klottelitsch 3 years ago 3
Nice 292.
Good strong workhorse engine. Will run forever if kept at 2500 rpms and properly cooled.
tylersfs 3 years ago 3
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what a pissy peice of crap.
slappedoutarse 3 years ago
@slappedoutarse Learn to spell you ignorant p-i-e-c-e of shit.
TechMaven 2 years ago
yes south america will try nascar power!!!
willysdesign 4 years ago
Nice engine sounds really good
Camaro2007 4 years ago
The 300 is great but the best inline six ever made was the 225 Slant Six. Turbochaged makes V8's look like shit. :)
MecTec082 4 years ago
I dont care what anybody says nothing can beat the old Ford 300 I/6. They never seem to break down and are always reliable. Chevy can only dream of making an engine like the 300
HellenbachGT 4 years ago
Agreed, kinda. The 300 was a terrific engine and had a better cylinder head design than the 292 GM... but they weighed a ton and there's less aftermarket support for 'em. I've built one, and I have to admit, Ford did design a good one there.
The 292 was the equivalent GM version, of coure. Its only real downfall was sticking with the lousy 9-port head like all their inlines prior to the Vortec 4200 had. Sissel Automotive (sp?) makes an awesome 12-port modified head, but they cost dearly.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago 2
@HellenbachGT Why and what is the need for people like yourself to knock other peoples interest. Keep your petty, stupid attitudes to yourself. You like ford, well good for you, i am so happy for you. No one cares. Stop knocking other peoples interest in cars YOU do not like. It only shows how small minded and stupid you are. GROW UP.
261longstroke 1 year ago
Yep, looks like the 292.
Easy way to distinguish between the 194-230-250 and the 292:
Shorter side (lifter) covers on the smaller sixes. The taller ones on the 292 were due to the longer stroke (4.125") and the necessary deck height increase. Can't really tell in this vid...
Fuel pump mounted in the middle of the block on the 292, versus just behind the oil filter flange on the smaller ones. Don't know what the reasoning was, but this one's clearly further back.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
you seem to know your engines. could you tell me if an inline 12 would be more powerful than an v12 or vise versa or would a radial 12 have moe power. so my main question is. wich is better?
v12revolver 4 years ago
Configuration doesn't really matter, but there's a tendency for an inline engine to produce more torque than a similarly-designed V-type engine. Radials, I couldn't tell you.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
so you think that an inline engine would produce more tourqe? also because seeing as it produces more tourque could i get away wih fewer pistons or have like 6 3in diameter pistons rather than 12 1.5in and get as much or more power
v12revolver 4 years ago
An inline six of 292 cubic inches will produce more torque at lower RPM than a V6 of 292 cubic inches. The V6, however, will make more high-RPM horsepower and will outrev the inline any day.
TestECull 4 years ago
Not necessarily. Where horsepower and torque are developed, as well as 'rev-ability', are entirely dependent upon engine design rather than layout and configuration. Inlines tend to produce better torque due to the longer crankshaft; when under torsion, it tends to act like a big spring.
I could point to the Vortec 4200 inline six used in the Chevy Trailblazer, for example: Produces, stock, 270hp and will rev freely to 7,000rpm. Hardly fair to compare it to the older 4.3L V6.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
we are using 250´s in argentina.how many hp you can have with a 292 without turbo and nos?
willysdesign 4 years ago
On a streetable engine (cam not too aggressive, good low-end, etc), you can get 300hp reliably and not have to deal with too much maintenance.
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
check in youtube "mariano acebal turismo carretera"and you´ll see and hear the chevrolets we use in competition is a 250ci 4100cc get smaller by rules at 189ci 3100cc,i know you´ll enjoy it
willysdesign 4 years ago
I did... and holy crap! I don't think I've ever seen a Chevy inline run all the way to (and past?) 9k rpm!
Cylinder heads look like heavily modified stock iron heads (much like what I run on my '66), but the valve covers throw me; I've never seen ones that look like that. Care to educate me as to the technical aspects of these engines?
Alisterwolf66 4 years ago
10500 is the top,and the heads are not stock,actually are in 3100cc and have 360hp with 1 carb webber 48/48and chevy is the champion in the most powerful category in argentina and the team HAZ is getting ready a car to go over there to compete this season to usa in NASCAR.
willysdesign 4 years ago
if you check is a secuential gearbox 5 speed,but this year uses 6 speed.
willysdesign 4 years ago
Idle's a bit low on it, but otherwise it's runnin smoooth. I'd hazard a guess it's a 292. I do hope you lose the TH350 attached to it before you reattach it to it's vehicle. That engine right there is a DAMN good beast. Ittl work it's ass off for 250K and still start first try every try. Ditch the auto, stick a six-speed on it and ship it to me. I have a 1972 C10 BEGGING for a nice six like that...
AenillCPaj 4 years ago
is this a 292?
CleatisPlover 5 years ago