Re: V-6 on an M-37


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Posted by Scott Fowler on March 17, 1998 at 19:05:51:

In Reply to: Re: V-6 on an M-37 posted by Gerry Zell on August 31, 1997 at 12:28:19:

: : I think the V-6 is a great idea. I am hoping to buy an M-37 in the near future. The truck I'm buying is in similar condition as yours, good body and drive train but bad motor. I am considering a Buick V-6. It has 231 c.i.d. and lots of affordable aftermarket parts are available. I think it would fit well because it is not very wide and is shorter than the Dodge flathead six. Also there are a number of eingine to transmission adapters available for the Buick V-6. Stick to your guns on the V-6 I think it's a great idea! P.S. have you joined the M.V.P.A.?her what is ailing it (I can see that the sleeves are slipping down the piston). If repairing the engine is going to equal the cost of putting another one in, I am going to opt for another engine (until I pay off my student loan...then the Hercules Turbo Diesel might find it's way into my engine compartment). My question is this: Has anyone ever dropped a V-6 into an M-37? It would seem a logical consideration... one would not have to worry about cutting into fenders, or worring about having enough room for the water pump to clear the fan. I have been thinking on terms of either a Dodge Magnum V-6 or the Vortec V-6 by Chevrolet. Mind you, I do not want a high-speed truck, just something to get me from point A to point B, and perhaps drive 50 MPH without the fear of over-revving my engine.
: : Thanks.

:
: A V-6 sounds nice but there are a lot of good 318's
: and 360 V-8's around at a reasonable cost that
: are easy to install. Others have done it and you can tap their experience.

: A 360 will out power any V-6 you can buy, so
: why not go with a proven conversion?




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