52 dodge inline six
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52 dodge inline six
bought a 52 dodge wayfarer and would like input on inline six
performance options
it has low comp 7-1
is there a manufacturer that makes forged pistons for it
aftermarket head or intakes
will the block handle a small turbo low boost set up
performance options
it has low comp 7-1
is there a manufacturer that makes forged pistons for it
aftermarket head or intakes
will the block handle a small turbo low boost set up
if from now on you blame anything on anybody
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
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I don't know about perf parts, but I have dealt a bit with this motor in a forklift.
There are 4 different water pumps , 2 have hub height differences by about 1/2 inch, the other 2 have different bypass / heater connections.
There are 2 fuel pumps from what I recall , one with bolts straight across, the other diagonal.
There are at least 2 crank flanges, one for manual trans and the other for auto. The auto flange is extended by about 1 inch. The torque converter nuts directly to the crank, you use a long wrench to reach between the flange and main cap.
Car usage went away circa 63, industrial use ended circa 75
There are 4 different water pumps , 2 have hub height differences by about 1/2 inch, the other 2 have different bypass / heater connections.
There are 2 fuel pumps from what I recall , one with bolts straight across, the other diagonal.
There are at least 2 crank flanges, one for manual trans and the other for auto. The auto flange is extended by about 1 inch. The torque converter nuts directly to the crank, you use a long wrench to reach between the flange and main cap.
Car usage went away circa 63, industrial use ended circa 75
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Get online and look for "Inliners.com". You can also find parts and info at the following places:
Kanters
Patricks
Egge
Several years ago I helped a tractor puller that was using a Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth (?) inline flathead that was turboed with nitrous. I don't remember much about the engine, but it sure as hell took a lot of abuse.
Ron
Kanters
Patricks
Egge
Several years ago I helped a tractor puller that was using a Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth (?) inline flathead that was turboed with nitrous. I don't remember much about the engine, but it sure as hell took a lot of abuse.
Ron
i believe i have the 230
offenhauser has a manifold 2x 1 barrels
anybody still grinding cams for engine
if out of perf parts the other option is
a 340 i have laying around
or
i been thinking a inline mercedes turbo diesel setup
it looks like it would fit nicely
offenhauser has a manifold 2x 1 barrels
anybody still grinding cams for engine
if out of perf parts the other option is
a 340 i have laying around
or
i been thinking a inline mercedes turbo diesel setup
it looks like it would fit nicely
if from now on you blame anything on anybody
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
IIRC, Edmunds, among others, made an aluminum head for the Dodge. Almost impossible to find now, but occasionally one comes floating down the bay or through the swap meets.
I second the motion to throw a junkyard turbo and water injection on it and have some inexpensive fun. FWIW, it will attract a lot more attention than just a V8 swap. If you manage to kill the sick six, the 340" option is still there for you.
What transmission do you have? Mopar was into some very perverse dead-end experiments with fluid drive in the late '40s-early '50s. These dog trannys and granny styling were the death of many very solidly built cars.
thnx, jack vines
I second the motion to throw a junkyard turbo and water injection on it and have some inexpensive fun. FWIW, it will attract a lot more attention than just a V8 swap. If you manage to kill the sick six, the 340" option is still there for you.
What transmission do you have? Mopar was into some very perverse dead-end experiments with fluid drive in the late '40s-early '50s. These dog trannys and granny styling were the death of many very solidly built cars.
thnx, jack vines
Jack Vines
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were can i find reference materials as far as rebuilding the engine and tranny
i bought the car to learn the flathead and tuning it for performance
and my buddy as a 52 buick special with a straight 8 that i would like to surprise him with my six
i bought the car to learn the flathead and tuning it for performance
and my buddy as a 52 buick special with a straight 8 that i would like to surprise him with my six
if from now on you blame anything on anybody
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
it might be the alien spores from the meteors...
http://www.wallaceracing.com/Calculators.htm
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The old, "Fluid-Drive", the one in my '48 Dodge 5 pass coupe. I think it was called a, "Hi-Drive",??PackardV8 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:16 pm IIRC, Edmunds, among others, made an aluminum head for the Dodge. Almost impossible to find now, but occasionally one comes floating down the bay or through the swap meets.
I second the motion to throw a junkyard turbo and water injection on it and have some inexpensive fun. FWIW, it will attract a lot more attention than just a V8 swap. If you manage to kill the sick six, the 340" option is still there for you.
What transmission do you have? Mopar was into some very perverse dead-end experiments with fluid drive in the late '40s-early '50s. These dog trannys and granny styling were the death of many very solidly built cars.
thnx, jack vines
Anyway, a fluid coupling with CPP and T/O bearing on the back of it along with a 3-speed stick tranny. Quite interesting to drive.
Clutch it, drop in 1st gear and go, no more clutching until you started over.
Boy back then when I was in college, (early '70's here), the long-haired hippies went nuts over my coupe!!
He, He!!
I think that I gave all of $80 for it?? It's still sitting up at Moberly, MO the last time I was by there.
Probably still has my old 9.50/14" mud & snow tires on the back.
pdq67