Hi All! my first post here, looking for ideas.
I'm building my dream car, 57 hardtop, and I want ideas for my dream motor, a 409. Now, I know nothing about 409's , but have always been fascinated by them. My basic parameters for the motor is this:find one that's never been rebuilt, and is not already worn out. Also, I want to put on a 3 deuce setup. Also want a 5 speed for it. I'm not looking to build a tire melting screamer, just a sweetrunning honey that can haul *** when I kick in the afterburners. I want a block that has desirable characteristics as compared to other years blocks, such as maybe higher nickle content or something. I understand that truck blocks have higher decks, is there any advantage to this over a passenger car block? Any info you can pass on is appreaciated.
Mike
I'm building my dream car, 57 hardtop, and I want ideas for my dream motor, a 409. Now, I know nothing about 409's , but have always been fascinated by them. My basic parameters for the motor is this:find one that's never been rebuilt, and is not already worn out. Also, I want to put on a 3 deuce setup. Also want a 5 speed for it. I'm not looking to build a tire melting screamer, just a sweetrunning honey that can haul *** when I kick in the afterburners. I want a block that has desirable characteristics as compared to other years blocks, such as maybe higher nickle content or something. I understand that truck blocks have higher decks, is there any advantage to this over a passenger car block? Any info you can pass on is appreaciated.
Mike