Hello! First time poster, but I have been lurking here for quite some time. I love inlines! I have ever since I was a kid. My neighbor had a 216 in his '52 Chevy with a split manifold and the sound of it made an impression on me that I've never been able to shake.
My current inline project is a '79 Chevy pickup with a 250. It has the intrigal head, with all the smog junk on it everywhere. I can't complain because it runs like a champ, but I want to hop it up with a mild cam, dual one barrels, a header, and lots of chrome goodies. I came across a complete 194 that is a great price, but I've been wondering if swapping it for the 250 would be better or worse. I know it is hard to make an inline fly, but I'd like to have some power to get on the hiway and pass and such. I thought that I could do some internal work to the motor to make it better, but is the 194 just too small? Would I be better off finding and earlier 250 head and just do a swap of the top end? The truck already has an old time look to it, and I want the motor to match. I've always wanted to have a dolled up six that makes people's eyes pop out when you open the hood. I know I've got alot of work ahead of me, but I know it will be worth it in the longrun. Any help is greatly appreciated!
