|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16
Active BB Member
|
OP
Active BB Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16 |
I have a 65 chevy 2 4dr. with a 194ci six. I was wondering what I could do to get more power and speed out of it. I am on a limited budget. The engine is ready for rebuilding so I thought that I might as well make it better instead of going to a v8. thanks. any links would be helpful. Also I'm from Maine and was wondering if there was any clubs for novas or such.
65 chevy II 4dr. with 194ci six
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 306
Contributor
|
|
Contributor
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 306 |
A few years back had a 63 Nova with the little 194. Bolted on a swap meet Offy intake and a used 390 cfm carb and it turned that little motor into an animal. Well a well mannered type of animal, but what a differance in performance. You don't need the Nova club, they don't like inline motors, stay right here. Infact we need a Chapter of Inliners up in Maine.
Jim, I.I. #173
(It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 355
Contributor
|
|
Contributor
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 355 |
If the 194 is tired than maybe now is a good time to go hunting for 230 or 250.
Even bone stock you gain 35 hp going from 194 to the 250. (but save the 194 head!)
You need to find a block,oil pump, and pan set up for a front sump.
Plus side is that you can drive car for a while until engine is ready to go in.
I made this mistake with my Chevelle, rebuilding the 194 when the car really screamed for a bigger engine.
Pete
64 Chevelle
61 C30 Panel truck
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 4,622 Likes: 25
1000 Post Club
|
|
1000 Post Club
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 4,622 Likes: 25 |
The 230s came stock in the 66/67 chevy2s Also some came with 250s Bu tthat was mostly in the 67 on up yrs. But how ever any 230&250s will go in. If you do not want to go and drill the block after swapping oil pans & pick up tubes You can dimple the oil pan at the drag link area and it will clear. I have not had a chance Yet to try the New pan I have been working on ,With a notch in it to go around the Drag link Like what they make for them Vthigs. But i have been running the same oil pan that I dimpled since 1984 with out any problems Or oil leaks. hope this helps. }[oooooo]
------------------
NovaMan/Twisted6/Larry
Larry/Twisted6 [oooooo]  Adding CFM adds boost  God doesn't like ugly.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16
Active BB Member
|
|
OP
Active BB Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16 |
The 194 is in good condition, I just wanted to rebuild it and make it better. I can't find any 250's up here. If i do, maybe, but i'm on a limited budget.
65 chevy II 4dr. with 194ci six
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16
Active BB Member
|
|
OP
Active BB Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16 |
by the way i'm only 17, 18 in march, and have only a limited income.lol
65 chevy II 4dr. with 194ci six
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16
Active BB Member
|
|
OP
Active BB Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 16 |
I have a few questions. If I got a 250 block what would I need to do to make it into a full engine? Could I use all the parts from the 194ci? Or would I need all new pistons and stuff. Also were can I find them and for how much? I live up here in Maine.
65 chevy II 4dr. with 194ci six
|
|
|
|
0 members (),
1,713
guests, and
264
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
