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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by birddog56, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. Mar 1, 2009
    birddog56

    birddog56 Member

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    In the event that I change out my hurricane 4 popper for something else.........
    Anybody have an opinion on what it should be, besides the dauntless? What would be a reliable powerplant with the least amount of hassle to install? Will a
    350 chevy fit? Is there another popular v6 that will mate to the 3-speed?After my post on top speed, I am still on the fence. I maay keep the hurricane, but I may not. It depends on what I find when I rip it apart.
     
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    timgr

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    You'll need an adapter regardless. The SBC was a popular swap for many years, but is less popular today because modern V6s are easy to source and fit better. The Buick and Chevy V6s are both good ... do a search and you'll find lots of info. There's lots to read on the Novak site too.
     
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    jayhawkclint

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    If you're looking at 350, I'd look into the Buick 350 over the Chebby.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2009
    birddog56

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    jayhawkclint......
    Why the buick? I thought they were the same motor with diffent tags?
     
    birddog56, Mar 2, 2009
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    mb82

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    Nope. Buick has a front mount distributor, Chevy is in the rear which makes for some fun fitting most of the time.
     
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