Drago Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Guys, what about we start a list with the most great engines in the automotive history??? Plus, could we identify which plastic model kit carries these ones? I mean… for example. The best kit that contains a Ford 427 engine is…. The best kit that contains a Hemi 426 is… and so on… Who could start it? I can input some nice mills: Chevy 350 383 454 502 572 Corvette’s Family Ford Flathead 289 302 331 347 427 Dodge 426 Hemi 318 V8 326 V8 340 V8 383 V8 400 V8 426 V8 Pontiac 400 467 Don’t be shy and don’t take this initial list as a limit.. free your mine… I’ll keep this first topic updated as you guys are answering… Let’s try it?
Harry P. Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Chrysler 225 slant-6. The engine that would not die!
Crazy Ed Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 1973 Porsche 5.374 L (327.9 ci) Twin Turbo, Boxer 12 . Ed
Custom Hearse Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 1969 Corvette and Camaro aluminum ZL-1 427
Trans Am Erik Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Ford Boss 429- Ford pro-stock kits, Boss 429 Mustang Ford 427- parts pack, AC Cobra Chevy 427- '53 Ford pick-up, '68 Corvette Mopar 440- Monogram '69 Charger Mopar 392 HEMI- '41 Wyllis Mopar 426 HEMI- Model Master '69 Charger, most Monogram drag Mopars
Janne Herajärvi Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Chevy 409 AMT `62 Belair or Impala
my name is nobody Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Ford 289 small block - AMT- 1967 Mustang. Ford 428 cobra jet FE Big Block - Revell - 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Ford 429 cobra jet FE385 Series - Revell - 1970 Torino Cobra. Ford 427 FE Big Block - AMT - '66 Fairlane 427. Oldsmobile 455 - AMT - '69 Hurst/Olds. Buick 455 - Monogram - '70 GSX. Chevy 427 - Revell - '67 Corvette (Coupe or Roadster). Chrysler 383 - Revell - '69 Dodge Dart GTS.
Aaronw Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Detroit Diesel 8V71 Someone on this site put a list together of available kit engines a few years back. I don't seem to have the link anymore though, but I do think I have the list somewhere.
chopperfreak2k1 Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 1969 Corvette and Camaro aluminum ZL-1 427 dude, awesome choice!! i'll add the 302 that chevy built for the trans-am circuit. screamin lil mouse
Rider Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) i'll add the 302 that chevy built for the trans-am circuit. screamin lil mouse I was thinking the same thing. AMC 390 401 Crazy beefy blocks with 2.02 intake vales and 1.95 exhaust both cut on a 30deg on the seat face and a back cut on top of that. These blocks could be bored out .125 and still run strong all day. AMT Madador NASCAR kits, the entire AMC v8 line up from the 304 to the 401 was almost impossible to tell what engine was which without being able to look at the side of the block, which is where the cid denotation was found. Mopar 340 with the W2 heads used on the TA option cars. The heads could only be identified by certian casting marks on the end of the heads (I forget what they are). So as far as which kit, any of the TA option '70-'71 Cuda, Challenger. Buick 425, couldn't tell ya which kit you'd find that in. Edited November 27, 2009 by Plastic Freak
B_rad88 Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) well, since no one listed them i will! Suzuki G10 (from the geo metro[this engine is indestructible]) G13B (from the suzuki swift gt) {these engines aren't in kit form!} Honda B18C(dohc integra type-R engine) from the revell integra type-r kit D16A(sohc base civic engine) not in kit form B16A(dohc civic Si engine) from the revell civic Si kit H22A(dohc prelude engine) not in kit form F20C(dohc S2000 engine) the bottom half is in a curbside detailed tamiya kit K20A(dohc "new" civic and integra engine) not in kit form, that i know of! Nissan CA18DET(first gen S13 silvia) not in kit form SR20DET(second gen S13 silvia) in the aoshima silva kit SR20DET(S15 silvia) not sure RB26DETT(skyline R32 gt-r) in the tamiya kit RB26DETT(skyline R34 gt-r) there is a white metal version and resin verion, both! VR38DETT(in the NEW R35 GT-R) top half detail in the tamiya kit Subaru EJ20(subaru impreza wrx sti) i think its the one in the revell kit EJ22(subaru impreza) Ferrari 3496cc 5-val/cyl (thats in the F355!) in fujimi F355 kit 5998cc F140 (thats in the enzo!) in both the revell and tamiya kits, but the tamiya verison is better Porsche (for give me for not knowing the engine names of these) 550a spyder dohc flat-4 engine unknown what kit its in 356 carrera gt dohc flat-4 engine in the fujimi porsche enthusist kit porsche carrera gt V10 engine in the tamiya kit i think Dodge viper 8.0l V10 in the amt/ertl & revell kits viper 8.3l V10 in the revell kit *no one said it had to american made engines, so i listed my top picks, lol. these engines are awsome! and i might a few more engines to list! Edited November 27, 2009 by KUZTOMMODELS88
Jairus Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Ford Flathead - Revell 1940 Standard coupe. 289 - Monogram 1965 Mustang 2+2 302 - Monogram 1970 Boss 302 331 - AMT 58 Edsel 390 - AMT 62 Thunderbird 427 - Revell Parts Pack or AMT 1960 Ford 427 - SOHC AMT 69 Ford Galaxie XL Edited November 27, 2009 by Jairus
Brian Fishburn Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 For any FE Ford (331, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) the amt 60 Starliner is a great starting point. You may have to dig around for the valve covers and intake you want, but the base engine is outstanding. The AMT 66 Fairlane and 67 Cyclone kits off excellent FE's as well.
lonewolf01 Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 how about the 300 straight 6. just cant kill it and used in alot of industry apps. model king made a good one.
Rider Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 4 valve DOHC 426 Hemi concept engine found in the AMT street CUSTOM series '70 Pro Stock Super Bee kit. The heads on this kit aer awesome, with casting detail of the cam shafts/rocker arms and also combustion chambers and valves.
Eshaver Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 A M T "s Dodge Deora for a Chrysler 225 Slant six. Revell's 1950 Ford F-1 truck for the 8- BA 49-53 V-8 Revell's 1940 Ford Standard for a 59 A B 36-48 24 stud V-8 A M T's 1960 Ford Galaxy for a 390 A M T's 1949 Mercury for a Chrysler 426 Wedge head Jo- hans ORIGIONAL ISSUE ONLY for the Cross ram intake , ( 1962 Chrysler New Yorker ) A M T's 1927 Ford Model T for a decent T- Motor Revell's issues of the 1930 Fords for a decent A model motor Galaxy's 46-8 Chevrolets for a Chevrolet 216 O H V 6 A M T's Avanti for a Studebaker 289 I'll think of some more sometime .................. , my brain is still on Central Time and now im in an Eastern Time zone . Ed Shaver
Gregg Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 I printed a Best Of a couple of years ago. It was three pages, I think Maybe time for an update?
Monty Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 1973 Porsche 5.374 L (327.9 ci) Twin Turbo, Boxer 12 . Ed Was this the engine in the 917-30s that killed Can-Am? http://www.easycarblog.com/wp-content/gall...7-30-sypder.jpg
Monty Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 Where's the 351w Where's the 351C? Good enough to power the Boss 351 Mustangs and De Tomaso Panteras. I understand there's a good one in the new Revell Mach 1.
Crazy Ed Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 Was this the engine in the 917-30s that killed Can-Am? http://www.easycarblog.com/wp-content/gall...7-30-sypder.jpg Yep, 900hp in Race Tune with ~200 more on tap if needed via a knob on the dash that could adjust the Turbo Boost. Ed
Art Anderson Posted November 27, 2009 Posted November 27, 2009 More ultimate engines: 1920 Frontenac/Monroe 4cyl DOHC (the VERY first racing engine to have the handprints of a Chevrolet on it) Etzel's Speed Classics 274cid Offenhauser 4cyl DOHC, the legendary OFFY--Etzel's Speed Classics 168cid Turbocharged Offenhauser 4cyl DOHC--MPC Rislone Eagle Cosworth DFX 151cid DOHC Turbocharged V8 AMT 1978 Penske PC-6 Mercedes-Benz W-163 183cid supercharged V12 Hawk Indianapolis Racer kit Duesenberg Model J 420cid supercharged DOHC straight 8 Monogram Cadillac 452cid OHV V12--Johan and Monogram--dead heat there! Chrysler 392cid Hemispherical head V8--AMT/Ertl 1957 Chrysler 300C Just a few, from personal experience. Art
Harold Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 '58 Edsel- 360 with automatic Lindberg '53 Ford. Some accuracy gripes, but its got the Ford-O-Matic behind it. AMT '56 Thunderbird 292. Undersized, but again, it has the Ford- O-Matic. AMT '67 Mustang. Probably one of the best renditions of the small block. Can be used to replicate the 221, 260 and 289 variants. AMT '66 Fairlane/ '67 Comet. My favorite Effie. Can be used as a starting point to replicate any big block- 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427 and 428. Revell '70 Torino. Best of the '385' engine family (429 and 460). Unfortunately, the only MEL available is in the '65 Lincoln, but with a bit of TLC, it can be used for the 383, 410 and 430.
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