Ridge Overholt
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So I just purchased a 59 el camino. Orginaily a 283 Powerglide. I want to put a 409 with a Muncie four speed. the trouble I am finding is what 409 should I purchase. I have a nice sized budget but a rebuilt 409 is out of the question (not spending 16,000 on a engine). So I was wondering what engine should I go with. Do the truck 409's have more tourqe to help move that hudge car. Or would the car 409 400hp have enough tourqe to get it off the line. I'm new to the 409 and 348's so any information would be very helpful. Thanks.