409 in a c-3?
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409 in a c-3?
So a bit OT, but I have an opportunity to buy a '69 coupe less engine and trans (it's a stick car). It is a project, but the interior is decent.
I have a ready to go 425 horse dual quad 409 on a stand, with stock exhaust manifolds that is serialized for a '63 Impala.
Will it fit? I'm trying to sell the engine, but , hey, heres an option for me..
Hans
I have a ready to go 425 horse dual quad 409 on a stand, with stock exhaust manifolds that is serialized for a '63 Impala.
Will it fit? I'm trying to sell the engine, but , hey, heres an option for me..
Hans
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Not sure if it will fit, but with the value of W blocks these days, you should sell it and purchase a more correct motor for your c3.
How much are are you asking and where are you at? I know somebody looking for a 348 or 409...
How much are are you asking and where are you at? I know somebody looking for a 348 or 409...
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Bring that to a show after you get the 409 in and watch all the vette guys scratching there heads would be fun.Most younger guys don't even know what a 409 looks like.
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I'm in NorCal (Sacramento area), have your friend contact me. This was my heart engine, but my circumstances have changed and I doubt I'll ever get it into an Impala.
I'll take any reasonable offer. I originally listed it for $6500.00 because of the repairs. Like engines (without repairs ) trade for $8500- 12,000, but I will consider any real offer. It has the dual qual winters manifold, the header manifolds every one wants, correct heads and cam, distributor, etc...
Hans
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The only value in doing such a thing would be for its "novelty" effect. In all aspects, the W block engines were "turkeys" compared with a modern BB...or even a well worked SB engine.
The W block engine was designed to be a low-revving, high-torque engine for trucks. The only reason that GM used that block for late-50's/early-60's power was that it was readily available.
Before Chrysler developed their 413's and 426 hemi's, and before Ford developed their 427 engines, GM ruled with those 409's. Once Ford and Chrysler got in the game, 409's were "toast". Hence, GM's modern BB engines were designed.
If that well-built 409 engine is solid (considering the extent of block repairs), you should get a lot more for the engine from someone with a correct period car. If those folks aren't willing to risk that kind of money on a repaired/cracked block, you might find a buyer in someone with a museum car (which will never really work the engine) or with some novelty act like a 409 in a Corvette
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The W block engine was designed to be a low-revving, high-torque engine for trucks. The only reason that GM used that block for late-50's/early-60's power was that it was readily available.
Before Chrysler developed their 413's and 426 hemi's, and before Ford developed their 427 engines, GM ruled with those 409's. Once Ford and Chrysler got in the game, 409's were "toast". Hence, GM's modern BB engines were designed.
If that well-built 409 engine is solid (considering the extent of block repairs), you should get a lot more for the engine from someone with a correct period car. If those folks aren't willing to risk that kind of money on a repaired/cracked block, you might find a buyer in someone with a museum car (which will never really work the engine) or with some novelty act like a 409 in a Corvette
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Had a buddy years ago put that same engine in a 62,it was sweet. I think it went right in. I would think in a c3 it should be straightforward.
