I'm in the process of gathering some motor parts for El Plymino and decided to look into a rebuild. The truck runs good now but I thought about the dual carbs and headers needing more help for best performance.
Anyway, I was quoted $3500.00 from a local flat head "specialist" to do it. (I take the motor to him). After I got up off the floor I said thank you and I would think about it. The quote was for a stock rebuild.
I live in the Republic of California and understand that such a privilidge requires sacrifices in the form of the highest prices in the Northern Hemisphere. But, I can get a 383 Chevy 350 HP stroker motor off E-Bay that is turnkey for about that much money.
So, I guess I will end up doing it myself or just install the parts I have and see what happens.
Elmer Stange gave me another interesting possibility last night and it is doable in our Plymouths. My reason for not going this route is the lack intake and exhaust options for the 251 motor. But, someone looking for an updated motor might want to consider this option.
In my case, all I would need to do was put my 230 front motor parts on the 251 and modify the front cross member(minor problem) for the additional 2" of length in the 251. Use the 230 bell housing, flywheel and starter. Possibly reverse the radiator and core support and side panels, change rad housing for the 230 style. As a side benefit, the 251 motor seems to have the correct bell housing attached to it for a conversion to a T-5 OD trans. If your not interested in the 12 volt altenator system, them just use your 6 volt parts....
http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/products/special/rebuilt-engine/wm300engine.htm The motors are tested before delivery to you. Steve (VPW) sez the oil pressures are running 30-35 lbs. Compression 105-110.
Supplies are limited.
ps: Does anyone know if dual carb intakes and headers were ever made for the 251's? I haven't seen anything on the board about modifying these motors.
pps: I finally got my membership and dues off to Eric today. Don
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