I'm sure you've all heard the question "what frame/subframe best fits a 40-41 Chevy sedan/coupe" and I've seen the answers posted.. but my question is.. whatever route I decide, has anyone put a newer V6 in it? (don't laugh!) I was thinking of staying with a smaller injected motor for fuel and reliability? i know this defeats the whole purpose.. but whats your guys thoughts on this?
I'm sure you've all heard the question "what frame/subframe best fits a 40-41 Chevy sedan/coupe" and I've seen the answers posted.. but my question is.. whatever route I decide, has anyone put a newer V6 in it? (don't laugh!) I was thinking of staying with a smaller injected motor for fuel and reliability? i know this defeats the whole purpose.. but whats your guys thoughts on this?
You can use a 3.8L Buick out of a 4th gen F-body with the supercharger from one of the FWD w-bodies, or even a supercharged 3.8L essex from the Thunderbird S/C. If you don't want to go supercharged you can get the 4.2L from the f-150 which is a stroked 3.8L essex. There's the 4.3L V6 from chevy that's 3/4 of a 350 and the I6 and I5 out of the Chevy Trailblazer and Colorado, respectively.
I would also suggest an automatic overdrive transmission with a deep first gear like a 700r4.
Hell yes a little Buick/GM V6 would be a great choice. Personally, I say to hell with all the FI and electronic junk but that's just me. There is NOTHING simpler than a good old little V6 or inline six with a carburetor on it.
thanks for all the great info guys.. and that 478 is a beast alright! LOL! so you think a GM V6 be slapped into the 40 with a stock front end is possible? maybe some custom mounts? heard someone saying as long as the frame is solid should be okay..
thanks for all the great info guys.. and that 478 is a beast alright! LOL! so you think a GM V6 be slapped into the 40 with a stock front end is possible? maybe some custom mounts? heard someone saying as long as the frame is solid should be okay..
I would rebuild the front end just for safety sake. maybe even see what disc brakes would fit. I would put all new brake lines on anyhow, so you could change the MC. but you would have to do that if you grafted a front end on it anyhow.
GM cars of that period had extremely strong frames. They were of a "top hat" style and as long as its not twisted or rusted through it will serve you just fine. I ran my 41 Chevy pro-street car (454) on a stock frame with a Mustang II ifs and disks. Believe me, a V6 will not overpower your stock frame.
Just get the whole front wheel drive front stub with the V6 and graft it in.
There is a 57-58 Coupe DeVille running around this area with a sideways northstar in it, pretty cool...and different.
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