Engine swaps for the Revell '55 Bel Air

[Roadkill2525]

What are some ideal engines to transplant in the '55 Bel Air.

[84vanagon]

Dave has a good suggestion in the 348/409 Chevy.

It was a popular swap in the 60's.

You could dare to be different like "The Big Daddy".

B.D. dropped a tri-power F.E. Ford motor in a 55 post in the early 60's'

With the wide engine bay pretty much anything will fit.

There are some pics on another site of a Merlin V12 (Rolls Royce aircraft) engined 55!

[LVZ2881]

It all depends on what time period your building it for??

late 50's, a 348, or possibly a Cad or Pontiac motor

early 60's, 409

late 60's 427

etc, etc...

[CAL]

you may want to consider a fuel efficent 1.6 aircooled bug engine.

[torinobradley]

Late model Corvette mill

Kieth black blown hemi

TPI Small block with nitrous

Carbed and nitroused big block

All of these have found their way into my tri-fives

How about a turbo V6 from a Regal GNX? Fairly original but still lots of power...

[John Goschke]

Here's the 2-4V 283 from AMT's new tool '57, with Vette valve covers and air cleaners from the 421SD Catalina to replicate a mid-'50s Corvette engine transplant.

A more unusual option might be a Buick Nailhead. I understand the one in the recent reissue '66 Riviera has been upgraded with better detail parts.

[Dave McFly]

Here's the 2-4V 283 from AMT's new tool '57, with Vette valve covers and air cleaners from the 421SD Catalina to replicate a mid-'50s Corvette engine transplant.

A more unusual option might be a Buick Nailhead. I understand the one in the recent reissue '66 Riviera has been upgraded with better detail parts.

that is the cleanest engine swap from one model to another John, kudos!

[my80malibu]

you may want to consider a fuel efficent 1.6 aircooled bug engine.

I dont think I would consider that engine for an american Icon like the 55 I would however consider a fly swatter for that bug

Gabriel