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how big of motor can i put in a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster 2 door sedan 350,460??thanks 
im 15 plz help a yong classic lover
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hey jacey im 14..not sure that many guys on here will tell you much..on here most people like to restore their cars to original
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i know what i am planning it every thing stock but the rear end and the motorbecause the block is cracked unless i can find one to rebuild (not on ebay) then that would be great!!
im 15 plz help a yong classic lover
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i know what i am planning it every thing stock but the rear end and the motorbecause the block is cracked unless i can find one to rebuild (not on ebay) then that would be great!!
im 15 plz help a yong classic lover
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Most folks in 'here' would say the biggest you can put in your '48 is a "216." Backroads post is a prime example of that.
A few others would say a "235."
I doubt you'd get much "support" to installing anything "bigger" than a '235.'
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a Chevrolet 1954-1962 261 CI truck engine fits exactly like a 235!
VARROOOMMM!
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JYD,
I don't promote or demote anything on someone else's car, I just ask and answer Q-U-E-S-T-I-O-N-s.
By The Way, I like Cars and trucks new, old, stock, original cars and trucks, restored cars, modified cars, junk cars and sometimes even hot-rodded cars.
But I don't like Low Rider cars, and I don't like Boyd Coddingtons T.V. show.
I like NHRA drag races, NASCAR races and horse races, I even like DAWG races!
Anything else you want to know? I will try to answer any of your non-personal type questions.
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...besides the guy asked how big a motor can you put in..... how big of motor can i put in a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster 2 door sedan 350,460??thanks Maybe he should be asking Art Arfons. And I like DAWGS as long as they don't drowl all over my Hot-Rod!
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Art Arfons..Damn I haven't heard that name in a conversation for 40 years.
BTW Jaceypoo, bigger doesn't absolutely make better. I'm building a 235 right now that will produce over 300hp. Better than most 327's. And I plan on putting it in my '48 Aero because my Aero's original is history. If I had it tho, I would opt for the stock motor.
Build your car the way your eyes see it. The sweat will make you appreciate it alot more.
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Boyd C.'s build a "classic" from a box is what I call it. That isn't car building, just boys with lots of money and no rightousness. Give me a junker and the Chevy Master Catalog anyday.
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Junkyard Dog, would you be interested in parting with that 216 engine you have?
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Good question about 'originality' Skippy.
The 'talk' in here is just like the politicians:
righteousness followed by double-talk followed by righteous indignation followed by double-talk, etc. etc.
Amazing!!!
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i have a complete '40 216 that a street rodder gave me. it free to anyone who can use it. just come and get it. also have a 235 with 4 spped from ton and a half also free to he who can use it. the 216 ran, don't know about the 235. also have a couple of 250's out of 67 pickup and chevelle that ran fine when pulled. cleaning out the barn--come and get em. mike
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Different strokers for different folkers, Bill42
Nothing is a one size fits em' all for me!
I do have a passion for restoreing to original Chevrolets, but I also have room for one that has A/C and goes VAARROOOOM!
I likem' all,...long, short, wide and tall, I likem' ALL!
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I am with the majority of the rest of the guys - I prefer the stock 216cid, but to answer your question, the skys just about the limit. Considering the space under that hood you could easily FIT a big block. I am sure if you really wanted to go to the trouble you could FIT a 502cid crate engine. You will need to be prepared to chase the new power & weight all around the car / brakes / trans / cooling / suspension / steering / fuel / ect. Do yourself a favor and go stock. It will hold it's value better and will be a lot easier in the long run. Good luck with your project. Stick with it, it will give you a lifetime of enjoyment.
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