If you use a 194 head, split the intake and intake manifold. Install a divider. You can get another 50hp out it. One of the car mags ran an article about 20 to 25 years ago. The car was an old Vette that ran roundy round in the V8 class.
hey, i was wandering around how much cash it would take to build an engine like that. im trying to get a 1967 (or around that year) chevy C10 with a 292I6, 4 speed, and if possible 4x4. i want the I6 for a few reasons- it will be easy to get my father to buy something with an I6,insurance, easy to work on, and nobody ever hotrods I6's. that plus i can pickup a C10 for pretty cheap and have a ton of fun.
@josh1977markv ok, so about what it would take to build a mild 350? cool... i would just have to do dual exhaust though... around how much power would you say it makes?
@josh1977markv lol, ok. well, the dream to build an I6 with no budget lives on. but seriously, im going to try to get a C10 with a little 292, and 4 speed, and build it out. i FINNALY got my dad to agree to give me a 1970 nova (383 stroker, 4 speed) though, so thats going on the backburner untill i can either sell the nova, or get a job paying enough. so, really a few months... oh yeah, i know torque rules, our 65' olds is bone stock, has 425TQ, and out ran a 2010 mustang GT.
@josh1977markv agreed, torque RULES. our 65' olds is bone stock, has 425TQ, all down low, and out ran a 2010 mustang GT. i thought it would loose for sure. yeah, i FINALLY got my dad to agree to give me a 1970 nova(383stroker, 4 speed, gee wander why it took so long to convince him) in a month or 2, so the dream to get a C10, and build a little I6 is just a dream... for now... i just need to sell the nova (after doing some work on it) and buy the C10. well thanks for the info. see ya' latter.
What brand is the intake manifold? I recognize the carbs. Just starting the work on my 292. You did 0.080 over what made you stop at that? I have never see 80 over pistons. I have seen 60 overs and 125 over.
did you have to run a coolint hose under the intake to heat it ive read alot where if you put headers on you have to do that so the air and fuel is hot going in to the motor
where did u find .080 over pistons and how did u get 10:1 comp were they lpg 9:1 pistons then shaved heads? sorry im asking so much just not many people building these so hard to look at other builds and find info.
@292farmer We got the pistons from a company called Badger Industries in Wisconsin. The block was decked and the head milled, I don't recall how much, I'd have to dig up the paperwork
nice! what are the cam specs is it their 260,270, 280? hyd or mech? have u dynoed it? im planning on hopping up the 292 in my 72' gmc havent finalizied build plans and was curious about yours.
Nice and smooth..and i love those carbs..
mitch1950chevy 1 week ago
great sorry for the typo.
grfximage 2 months ago
Would that 194 head do the same for the 250? Greay build on that 292....
grfximage 2 months ago
If you use a 194 head, split the intake and intake manifold. Install a divider. You can get another 50hp out it. One of the car mags ran an article about 20 to 25 years ago. The car was an old Vette that ran roundy round in the V8 class.
johnnnyreb51 3 months ago
so did you use a small block cradle system for this set up?
dbane261 3 months ago
@dbane261 correct...
josh1977markv 3 months ago
What motor mounts did you guys use to get this motor into a tri-5?
dbane261 3 months ago
@dbane261 We used a side mount crossmember from one of the truck places-Classic Industries, etc.
josh1977markv 3 months ago
hey, i was wandering around how much cash it would take to build an engine like that. im trying to get a 1967 (or around that year) chevy C10 with a 292I6, 4 speed, and if possible 4x4. i want the I6 for a few reasons- it will be easy to get my father to buy something with an I6,insurance, easy to work on, and nobody ever hotrods I6's. that plus i can pickup a C10 for pretty cheap and have a ton of fun.
smithkid1996 3 months ago
@smithkid1996
Figure at least $4,000 with machine work, cam, induction, exhaust........
josh1977markv 3 months ago
@josh1977markv ok, so about what it would take to build a mild 350? cool... i would just have to do dual exhaust though... around how much power would you say it makes?
smithkid1996 3 months ago
@smithkid1996
Really don't have any numbers to make a claim, but TORQUE rules............;)
josh1977markv 3 months ago
@josh1977markv lol, ok. well, the dream to build an I6 with no budget lives on. but seriously, im going to try to get a C10 with a little 292, and 4 speed, and build it out. i FINNALY got my dad to agree to give me a 1970 nova (383 stroker, 4 speed) though, so thats going on the backburner untill i can either sell the nova, or get a job paying enough. so, really a few months... oh yeah, i know torque rules, our 65' olds is bone stock, has 425TQ, and out ran a 2010 mustang GT.
smithkid1996 3 months ago
@josh1977markv agreed, torque RULES. our 65' olds is bone stock, has 425TQ, all down low, and out ran a 2010 mustang GT. i thought it would loose for sure. yeah, i FINALLY got my dad to agree to give me a 1970 nova(383stroker, 4 speed, gee wander why it took so long to convince him) in a month or 2, so the dream to get a C10, and build a little I6 is just a dream... for now... i just need to sell the nova (after doing some work on it) and buy the C10. well thanks for the info. see ya' latter.
smithkid1996 3 months ago
What brand is the intake manifold? I recognize the carbs. Just starting the work on my 292. You did 0.080 over what made you stop at that? I have never see 80 over pistons. I have seen 60 overs and 125 over.
rowada41 3 months ago
@rowada41 Clifford intake. Badger piston makes .080 over. I wasn't aware of .125 over.
josh1977markv 3 months ago
did you have to run a coolint hose under the intake to heat it ive read alot where if you put headers on you have to do that so the air and fuel is hot going in to the motor
68chev4x4 4 months ago
@68chev4x4
Yes, the intake has coolant running through it for fuel atomization.........
josh1977markv 4 months ago
im not hating at all, but i love how tiny those old I-6s turn out
xFReSHeReST 8 months ago
i love how back then they thought it was ok to have the exhaust and intake on the same side.
kreigsmann 1 year ago
Where did you get your parts? Such as cam, pistons, ect? I have a 250 in my truck that I'm looking to build up
InlineRacingCrew 1 year ago
is he breaking it in?
dawg1157 1 year ago
@dawg1157
Yes.
josh1977markv 1 year ago
killer... i got a 250 in my 69 buick special deluxe. It's gonna be a beast after I do everything to it
snowman4839 1 year ago
where did u find .080 over pistons and how did u get 10:1 comp were they lpg 9:1 pistons then shaved heads? sorry im asking so much just not many people building these so hard to look at other builds and find info.
292farmer 1 year ago
@292farmer We got the pistons from a company called Badger Industries in Wisconsin. The block was decked and the head milled, I don't recall how much, I'd have to dig up the paperwork
josh1977markv 1 year ago
272 hydraulic cam, Clifford #92-4041. Hasn't been on a dyno yet....
josh1977markv 1 year ago
@josh1977markv sweet thanks i was thinking that cam or their 280 cam did u use rhoads lifters and did u do a lump port kit? thanks
292farmer 1 year ago
nice! what are the cam specs is it their 260,270, 280? hyd or mech? have u dynoed it? im planning on hopping up the 292 in my 72' gmc havent finalizied build plans and was curious about yours.
292farmer 1 year ago