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my 66' chevelle, whats it worth out there?

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#22 ·
I just called Summit (they carry the Boyd Coddington), and the salesman said that there is no 18x9, only 18x8 and it only comes in 4 1/2 backspacing. So I bet that is the size that smokin66 is running on all four corners.
 
#23 ·
smokin66' said:
now here is a question for you guys.
i was thinking of doing a engine/trans swap. it must make 450whp+ and i want to keep in atuo trans.
should i go with:
ls1 with huge cam
stroked ls1
572ci
boosted motor build
or give me your options
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In my opinion, the ultimate engine is that all-aluminum 427 small block that cranks out 550HP. And the engine only ways 350 pounds! I believe Summit still carries it. $13k price tag though.
 
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i know very little about all aluminum engines. dont you have to change the rods after so many miles? because if the aluminum rods becoming longer?

toomanymodz said:
In my opinion, the ultimate engine is that all-aluminum 427 small block that cranks out 550HP. And the engine only ways 350 pounds! I believe Summit still carries it. $13k price tag though.
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#27 ·
$30k for a 283 Powerglide, wow!

Thanks for the uplifting words. Makes me feel like the time, trouble and money I am spending on my 66 are worth it! I thought I way overpaid at the $6k level when I bought the car, and am rebuilding the jyd 350 motor now. It will be running again in a couple of months.

And I can still claim that it has original brakes, veerrrrryyyyy original!
 
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smokin66' said:
i know very little about all aluminum engines. dont you have to change the rods after so many miles? because if the aluminum rods becoming longer?
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By 'all aluminum', they referring to the aluminum block, heads and intake. The connecting rods are 4340 forged steel, same with the crankshaft.
 
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