Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn't originally??

[sled_dog]

Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

I have a friend that got a K5, hated it beat it, now its grown on him. He is a 327 nut and talked about puting a blown 327 in it. Well now he shifted again. He is in the process of puting in a 292 I6 with an SM465 and NP205 behind it. I'll get pictures next time I stop around. Can't say I see the reasoning but to each his own. He did say if he ever puts a V8 in it again it has to be a big block.

 

[skelly1]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

I've got a 250 in my 1966 boat. Runs like a top and has all kinds of torque. Not sure of the specs, I like the old chevy inline 6, but no way would I put one where a SBC was. If it's there, run whatcha brung, otherwise, don't expect a 292 to hold a candle to a SBC, or BBC for that matter. IMHO.

 

[pauly383]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

I had one in my beater 69 Chevelle 300 deluxe when I was 17.Someone swapped it in when the old motor died, It was a real bad body , but the 292 would light em up real good when I dumped the clutch. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[85scottsdale]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

We also have a 250 in our boat, its a late 80's tri-hull though, originally had a 4 cylinder, the 250 is rated at 165hp with points ignition and 2-bbl carb, I expect a HEI and 4-bbl will bump that up some. This motor actually came out of a mid 80s single hull boat which we bought for 600 bucks for the engine which was in very good shape and fired right up at the dealership. Interior on boat was crap but engine looks like new.

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

Make sure if you do put electronic ignition and a 4bbl carb on your boat that you use a MARINE distributor and carb.

I used to work on boats and I can't even count how many asshats I've caught trying to put a car carb, starter, alternator, or distributor on a boat. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

 

[R72K5]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

i know of a 76 or 77 nova coupe that an old guy put a 292 into, had to weld extension plate on pass side to make it work and had no rom for a fan

250 doesnt have the instalation issues that the 292 has, the 292 is pretty unique, is taller overall,

seems to be longer overall too, and is a truck engine only and therefore is a torque producing engine rather than a hp producing engine

good luck

 

[sled_dog]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

yeah the motor mounts are proving to be a good issue. Hes kicking himself for not just going and finding a 292 4x4 and getting the mounts. Its interesting, weird to look under the hood and see this big wall splitting the engine bay right in half.

 

[tarussell]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

I have just that combo - look at my signature for spec's .
What Ya need to know ?
I went from a healthy BBC to a 292 - something must be wrong with me /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif ! 292's are way cool but they are not for everyone .......
When I decided that I wanted to do a in-line project I found a few donor engines :
Motor # 1 is out of a 1972 C-40 Dump Truck
Motor # 2 is out of a 1968 C-10 Cab Chassis ( special order truck )
Motor # 3 is from a 1978 C-20
Motor # 4 is out of a 1978 K-30 Wrecker
Motor # 5 is out of a 1979 K-30 Crew Cab
Motor # 6 I got at a swap meet and is a 1963 model engine with a steel crank.

I wanted to get a few motors to gain some spare parts and have a few options of pulleys / brackets / motor mounts and stuff - after all GM ain't making these motors any more. I figured I needed to get a few so I would not be in a bind if I ever needed some parts.
Tom

 

[nvrenuf]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

Paging TARussell... Paging Mr. TARussell...

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EDIT : Man I type slow. /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif

 

[sled_dog]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

Cool, I will be very interested to see it in action. His K5 has 14 bolt out back, D44 up front, and 35 All Terrains all around. He claims it will be fired up on friday, I don't know, I will be there just in case.

 

[tarussell]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

If he is after low-end torque than he should be real happy with the power band of the 292. I went with T.B.I. and an aftermarket camshaft along with higher compression pistons - all in an effort to gain more power at idle.
I am hoping that with my motor choice, gearing and a Doubler I will be able to look like I know what I am doing in the rocks when we start to travel to other places to go wheeling .......
I got tired of beating my trucks with lots of horsepower and big engines in the mud/swamps - now I want to go wheeling in the mountains and light rocks , so I hope the 292 will be just the ticket .
Tom

 

[sled_dog]

Re: Anyone put a 292 in something where it wasn\'t originally??

thats his goal so we shall see.