brian.linn
Well-Known Member
I’m building 3 cars at once, which is daunting in and of itself. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Disc brakes or drum? 727 or 4 speed? Dana 60 or 8.75? Big Block or ???
I’ve always been told that small blocks are for A-Bodies, big block or small block is acceptable in E-Bodies, Big Block or Big Block in B-Bodies.
Being that I’m doing 3 cars (64 Savoy - race car, 65 Coronet - street car and 64 Savoy Wagon - cruiser) do I really need big blocks in all of them?
I know, build what I want. But I’m the guy who has painted my car 100 times in my head, and I’ve changed the color 100 times.
My conundrum is this for the Savoy. I’ve got a 5.9L Magnum 360, HP383, 400 and a 5.7L Hemi, I have the 727’s, 833 and 833od. I want to drive this wagon EVERYWHERE. 300 mile road trips, I’d like decent mileage (16-20 mpg’s), but I’m not looking for a $15K engine bill (engine and wiring) when it’s all said and done.
So, could I ask you all to “think out loud”? With the info provided, thoughts on the drivetrain for the Station Wagon? I’m open to suggestions.
Cheers!!
I’ve always been told that small blocks are for A-Bodies, big block or small block is acceptable in E-Bodies, Big Block or Big Block in B-Bodies.
Being that I’m doing 3 cars (64 Savoy - race car, 65 Coronet - street car and 64 Savoy Wagon - cruiser) do I really need big blocks in all of them?
I know, build what I want. But I’m the guy who has painted my car 100 times in my head, and I’ve changed the color 100 times.
My conundrum is this for the Savoy. I’ve got a 5.9L Magnum 360, HP383, 400 and a 5.7L Hemi, I have the 727’s, 833 and 833od. I want to drive this wagon EVERYWHERE. 300 mile road trips, I’d like decent mileage (16-20 mpg’s), but I’m not looking for a $15K engine bill (engine and wiring) when it’s all said and done.
So, could I ask you all to “think out loud”? With the info provided, thoughts on the drivetrain for the Station Wagon? I’m open to suggestions.
Cheers!!