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LeesTruk · 04-08-2015, 06:34 PM

This is what I've been playing with until I got my pick-up

It's a 2wd Willys Overland. The drivetrain consists of a '85 231 Buick that's .030" over, Comp. cam, 9:5 compression, balanced. The trans is a modified 2004r O/D, rear is from a Monte Carlo SS w/3:73 gears

Lee

JamieGallien · 04-22-2015, 11:53 AM

Buick power...love it! (but I'm biased, lol)

LeesTruk · 04-22-2015, 02:01 PM

Very nice!!

Gonna try selling the Willys at Carlisle this weekend

Lee

alsriv2 · 04-22-2015, 02:19 PM

Had a few of those Buick V-6's back in the day when they were installed in the 70's era Olds Starfire's and Buick Skyhawks. Great little engine. Couldn't figure out how in the world to make them a performance engine and got really confused when the parts guys asked "even fire" or "odd fire". Kinda gave up after being unable to answer that question.
Used to do drag races between lights when stationed down in Texas many years ago and always was able to smoke cars that challenged me.

LeesTruk · 04-22-2015, 02:59 PM

Yep, it's a spunky little motor. Lots of low speed grunt and doesn't like to rev beyond 5500. The 4 speed auto definitely allows the engine to work well with a good street gear

04-08-2015, 06:34 PM	#1
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 429	My '48 Willys This is what I've been playing with until I got my pick-up It's a 2wd Willys Overland. The drivetrain consists of a '85 231 Buick that's .030" over, Comp. cam, 9:5 compression, balanced. The trans is a modified 2004r O/D, rear is from a Monte Carlo SS w/3:73 gears Lee

04-22-2015, 11:53 AM	#2
JamieGallien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Athens, Al Posts: 241	Re: My '48 Willys Buick power...love it! (but I'm biased, lol) Attached Images __________________ 1965 Chevy C10 SWB Step (Family Restoration Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6043410 1972 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet (factory auto/l6) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580342

04-22-2015, 02:01 PM	#3
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 429	Re: My '48 Willys Very nice!! Gonna try selling the Willys at Carlisle this weekend Lee

04-22-2015, 02:19 PM	#4
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: My '48 Willys Had a few of those Buick V-6's back in the day when they were installed in the 70's era Olds Starfire's and Buick Skyhawks. Great little engine. Couldn't figure out how in the world to make them a performance engine and got really confused when the parts guys asked "even fire" or "odd fire". Kinda gave up after being unable to answer that question. Used to do drag races between lights when stationed down in Texas many years ago and always was able to smoke cars that challenged me. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-22-2015, 02:59 PM	#5
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 429	Re: My '48 Willys Yep, it's a spunky little motor. Lots of low speed grunt and doesn't like to rev beyond 5500. The 4 speed auto definitely allows the engine to work well with a good street gear



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