Re: Re: Re: Re: mopar spitfire engine

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Posted by Hal/WA on January 10, 2005 at 00:33:12 from (148.65.0.200):

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: mopar spitfire engine posted by Redmud on January 09, 2005 at 13:51:50:

Neat! It sounds like a Chrysler Poly engine, probably out of a Windsor. I think they had 301, 331 and 354 cubic inches. From what I remember, the blocks accept hemi heads and manifolds from about the same years, but probably need different pistons to work right as a hemi.

Depending on the condition, the car probably has a bunch of value. Have you considered finishing it? Or starting over with a more modern drivetrain? The old Ford transmission and rear end are not very strong and would probably not hold up very long to even the Poly engine. But there are folks that are always looking for the old Ford parts.

My brother had a 47 coupe with a Merc flathead with almost 300 cubic inches, multiple carbs, aluminum heads and a 39 Ford floorshift trans with "25 tooth" Lincoln Zephyr gears in high school. It was a very quick car back in the early 60's, but the engine didn't hold together for very long due to cooling problems probably mostly from the huge overbore. He always regretted getting rid of the car and wished instead he had put in a 283 Chevy and kept it.

Good luck--hope you can do something with it!

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