presnell Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 This is my 49 Chevrolet 2dr sedan it has a 292 (.060 over) solid cam,9 to1 compression,bigger valves,headers,alum intake,600 holley,and hei ignition. also a67 Camaro drum brake front section,modified turbo 350 and a 7.5in 2.42 rear.runs good and drives good and has plenty of torque. The 292 is a straight 6 originally out of a 65 school bus. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Great looking old Chevy. The old 292 was an under rated engine even back when they were common in many Drag Classes. The high gears may hurt the acceleration a little, but the 292 is a torque engine. The body looks pretty clean, especially considering its age. Had a '52 during my misspent youth but it was a stock 215 3 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 You're right had a3.42 gear in it for awhile and it spun alot even when you did'nt want to and the 2.42 is really good on the highway,as you said they make TORQUE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Love old Chevys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presnell Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 I love them too, I always wanted a 49 cause that was the year i was born. Had a chance to buy this one about 20 yrs ago, had a worn out big block and a not so good AOD trans so I had the 292 it runs alot better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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