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[Roadman62]

Hi new to the 409 impala scene. I have a 63 impala 327 4speed car not an original 409 car and im not sure if it is a original ss car but i love it either way. The last 4 or 5 years i was helping my uncle build his dream car and sadly he passed before we could get the 409 in to complete his dream . He left it to me when he passed . The car is not original and i get alot older guys upset cause its not. Still up in the air about what to do with the 409 and all the parts accumulated for the install . Thanks Roadman62

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

Welcome to the site! Don’t worry about those guys build it how you like it. If your close enough make plans for the rock n race at dragway 42 our big 409 race!

 

[409newby]

Great looking chevy and yes put that 409 under the hood you'll be glad you did.

 

[Don Jacks]

Who's car is it any way?????????? I 'd suggest putting the 409 in the car.To those that don't like it,or just want to make negative comments...………..

 

[Phil Reed]

Welcome to the zoo!!!!!! Glad to have another inmate!!!!
Your car......your decision!!!!!!! Basically.....they are just jealous!!!! GO FOR IT!!!!!! Since your car is a 327.....easy swap!!!!
Got to quit now.......I'm just about out of my monthly allotment of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[skipxt4]

Great looking car, Roadman. 327's are Great engines. They will run forever, with care They Just, don't have the WOW effect, a 409 brings.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to this great site Roadman. Put the 409 in it. You can always switch back to the 327 down the road. I doubt you would though.
Very nice car, by the way.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Welcome aboard!!!!!
Nice looking car.

 

[IMBVSUR?]

Build it your way, it's your car. The only drawback to putting the 409 in it is you will never go back. Other engines somehow become less than a 409 irregardless of size and power. And of course you will have to endure the extra attention if someone sees the badges or if the hood is open.

 

[Fuzz1957]

Build it your way, it's your car. The only drawback to putting the 409 in it is you will never go back. Other engines somehow become less than a 409 irregardless of size and power. And of course you will have to endure the extra attention if someone sees the badges or if the hood is open.

That’s absolutely correct! The smart thing to do is give me a PM to make arrangements for me to pickup “your problem”. Then you won’t have to put up with the problems a 409 causes.

Fuzz

MAGA

 

[Phil Reed]

Looks like Fuzz beat us to it!!!!!

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Welcome, come on in..... Beware of the friendly Trojan horses....

 

[63 dream'n]

Welcome to the site.......I’m not mad ...... build it the way “you” want......it’s yours duh.....!!!!!!....... I might not be mad...... but I’m jealous as hell...... very, very nice !!!!!!!!....... what an awesome uncle!....sorry for your loss

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

That M/T cross ram is a pretty special piece: ).
Just a heads up you might have to modify your hood to clear the intake, depending on carbs and air cleaner.
That engine would be a huge "wake up" for that car, which looks awesome BTW.

Welcome aboard, ask questions , we'll try to help as best we can!

TomK

 

[Roadman62]

Thanks i also have one for the 327 thats in the car also .

 

[1964SuperStocker]

Thanks i also have one for the 327 thats in the car also .

That just means you don't need to hold on to the crossram for the 409. I will volunteer my motors to carry the additional weight of your crossram to ensure your car isn't burdened with the additional pounds.

 

[Phil Reed]

That just means you don't need to hold on to the crossram for the 409. I will volunteer my motors to carry the additional weight of your crossram to ensure your car isn't burdened with the additional pounds.

Button up your shirt......your heart is about to fall out!!!!!!

 

[1964SuperStocker]

LOL! I'm just so happy to help. I meant to ask what the color on the 63 Impala is? Would it be considered Fawn or Almond Fawn?

 

[63impalass409]

Nice looking car!! Sorry about your uncle and I'm glad you where able to keep the car in the family after his passing! I say put the 409 in and enjoy the dream your uncle had. FYI don't let anybody talk you out of that MT crossram as what I have heard there was only about 50? or so made for the 409 and I was lucky enough to find one also.

 

[1964SuperStocker]

Nice looking car!! Sorry about your uncle and I'm glad you where able to keep the car in the family after his passing! I say put the 409 in and enjoy the dream your uncle had. FYI don't let anybody talk you out of that MT crossram as what I have heard there was only about 50? or so made for the 409 and I was lucky enough to find one
There are only so many of them (neat) but they don't have the best street characteristics either (not so neat). If you are going to run at the track then you have a good piece to run. It was specifically designed to go fast not go get a burger. They tune like you have two 4cylinder motors strapped together. If you enjoy spending your time tuning then have fun with it. Otherwise a factory 881 or Edelbrock would work better for driving around. Besides you can take the money you get for it and put towards getting that 409 in the 63.