Raul_Perez Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Yeah...with all of the cool engines shown and listed, I think that many of the engine designers were/are really artists at heart. How else can you explain the sheer beauty of some of these designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 I would have to say my favorite would be the Chevy 350. I like opening a hood and seeing that air cleaner decal... 350 Turbo Fire 245 Horsepower I can still picture it from my mothers 72 Nova that she had bought new Yeah...the '67 Camaro SS 350 sticker claimed 295 HP...but they've changed how they measure HP over the years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 And we have a winner. King-Kong has arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 In order based on coolness and visual balance. 1. Chevrolet Corvair 2. 1948 Ford Flathead 3. 1932 Dusenberg straight 8 (non-supercharged) 4. mid 90's Corvette ZR-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Kind of surprised that nobody has mentioned the Viper V10 yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 And we have a winner. King-Kong has arrived. Even though HEMIs aren't as exotic as they once were, they still have a mystique about them, and if a HEMI is good, A DOHC HEMI is better, no? I've always liked to Ford SOHC engine, too, which is still very unique looking to my eyes. I think any engine with a timing chain as long as the SOHC's has got to be in the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 1989-1994 Ford Taurus SHO. 2011 Mustang GT engine is also The Secks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85firebird Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) for me itd be the 427 chevy which was equipped in the copo camaros. Edited May 9, 2010 by 85firebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 For me it is hands down the Mighty 426 HEMI followed by the 440+6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Big fan of this one, too ... OK...everybody sing along..."She's real fine my..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 OK...everybody sing along..."She's real fine my..." 409, my 409... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielG Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 ANY of the long straights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 409, my 409... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 The 59AB Block Flathead Ford with Offy Heads, and 3 Stomberg 97s. An Ardun Head converted Ford Flathead with a Scott blower and two Stromberg 97s. The Early Dodge 241ci Hemi with tri-carbs. Early Nailhead Buick! Early 331ci Caddy. 283ci Chevy Small Block! CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Visually, make mine a 409 capped with these! Edited May 9, 2010 by camaroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Just put one of these in a buddys tow truck a few weeks back,boy theres no more pulling problem now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInTheHat Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Slant Six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) The LB9 305ci Tuned Port Injection small block Chevy in my 1986 Camaro IROC-Z/28, it may not be the prettiest here but I like it. Edited May 9, 2010 by El Destructo Inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 For me...the most unique engine built by ford....427 SOHC I thought it was a terror banned by sanctioning bodies!!! ill do you one better 426 DOHC HEMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I too will have to go with the Chrysler Hemi (in any of its' guises). Why? Because it is the one engine recognized around the WORLD based solely on sight; and carries the stigma of being a serious horsepower mill. It does not matter what group of car lovers you are in, mention the word HEMI and all ears perk up (either love them or hate them). Modern engines......probably the DOHC 4.6L Fords and the Caddy Northstar line. Caddy because they are compact and tightly designed, and the DOHC Ford because it just looks so dang cool (and both the caddy and the Ford can look Hemi-ish with the right valve covers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7000in5th Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 The 1956 Corvette dual quad engine has always been one of my favorites. It just looks "right". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 just to be a little wierd and different...how about a V2 pulling a Morgan 3-Wheeler: hee-hee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 just to be a little wierd and different...how about a V2 pulling a Morgan 3-Wheeler: hee-hee... Yeah...you've just got to love those external push rods!! A detail model builder's dream!! Too cool!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 1970 Chevelle SS 454 Big block with a reported 450 HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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