Flyboyz1011 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I recently picked up AMT's 57 chev Bel Air. My wife picked it out because her papa (R.I.P) owned one when she was a wee baby. Instead of doing it box stock we are doing it electric pink and white for breast cancer awareness. The electric pink is her little custom touch. The interior will be model master Hot Magenta and white trim. Brandi my wife is an R.N and of course I fully support breast cancer awareness. I have custom rims from pegasus and she picked a set she likes out of my parts box. I asked if she'd like a custom engine and she said sure!!!!! I am blown away with the skill, knowledge and friendliness I see on here day after day. So I figured I'd ask what engine not only fits, it looks good, and where to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 426 Chrysler Hemi. Can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) 426 hemi in a chevy? Forgive my naiveness, why do that? Edited November 3, 2011 by Flyboyz1011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) x2 on the Hemi except I would vote for a 392. 426 hemi is a chevy? Forgive my naiveness, why do that? It is a hot-rod engine. However, it would depend on whether you are doing a hot-rod style build or a more refined pro touring build with a modern drive-train. If you are doing it pro touring style, go with a corvette LS engine from a Z06. STewart Edited November 3, 2011 by stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 LOL ok. As long as someone fills me in on why I would put a hemi in a chevy. I'm wet behind the ears on what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm a Ford guy.....but...I couldn't put a Ford in a chevy...SO why not give Ross Gibson a call...I would go with a Hilborn Injected BBC with the stacks cut to fit under or flush to the hood. The other thought would be ross's 502 BBC with late model induction...Both great motors and build well.....I couldn't find a pic of the BBC,( RGE 307) all I had was a SBC....same induction setup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 x2 on the Hemi except I would vote for a 392. It is a hot-rod engine. However, it would depend on whether you are doing a hot-rod style build or a more refined pro touring build with a modern drive-train. If you are doing it pro touring style, go with a corvette LS engine from a Z06. STewart Going for a cross between both. I like the idea with the LS. Thanks Stewart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Mike I love those engines. I will definately pick one of them up. I worry though about them fitting. Aren't they alittle big? I'm looking at 306,307,401,402. Leaning more towards the 306,307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I would use the 427 from Revell's '69 Yenko Nova if I were building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I would use the 427 from Revell's '69 Yenko Nova if I were building it. That's a good one! I thought someone does a resin 572? or is that on the other forum?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 That's a good one! I thought someone does a resin 572? or is that on the other forum?! Sixx, you are right. Thank you for the reminder. The site is http://vcgresin.atspace.com/ I love the 427 idea from a Yenko Nova. My biggest concern is what is going to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltwincustoms Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Sixx, you are right. Thank you for the reminder. The site is http://vcgresin.atspace.com/ I love the 427 idea from a Yenko Nova. My biggest concern is what is going to fit. You beat me to it.... that 572 would be my suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I like the 572. Will it fit though? So far it's down to the 572, 427 from Revell Yenko Nova, or RGE 306. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) The 409 from one of the earlier 58 Impala kits (with the finned valve covers), Tri-power Throttle bodies and the intake drilled/fitted/plumbed for modern EFI. Coil packs from the 1996-99 Mustang Cobra kits (Revell) and an EDIS wheel made for the crank snout. Vintage looks with modern performance! Edited November 3, 2011 by whale392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 The 409 from one of the earlier 58 Impala kits (with the finned valve covers), Tri-power Throttle bodies and the intake drilled/fitted/plumbed for modern EFI. Coil packs from the 1996-99 Mustang Cobra kits (Revell) and an EDIS wheel made for the crank snout. Vintage looks with modern performance! Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Since I have all of these ideas that I will never get to, just figured I would share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thank you whale. I'm down the street in Miamisburg Ohio so feel free to swing by and grab a paint brush and help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ok so to close this out I'm going with the 572 from http://vcgresin.atspace.com/. I saw it on a thread for a camaro build and I was blown away. To top it off Manny e-mailed me and offered to answer any questions I have. That put them at number one for me. On a side note this is my personal opinion, I don't work for him or get any money for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Ok so to close this out I'm going with the 572 from http://vcgresin.atspace.com/. I saw it on a thread for a camaro build and I was blown away. To top it off Manny e-mailed me and offered to answer any questions I have. That put them at number one for me. On a side note this is my personal opinion, I don't work for him or get any money for this. AH HA, good choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgebuster Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 You beat me to it.... that 572 would be my suggestion! Another vote for the 572. Those guys have some killer engines!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The '57 Bel Air Street Machine has a very cool engine you can use on this, why not consider that one? You should be able to get the kit on e-bay or probably from someone here in the forum..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboyz1011 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks cruz! I love the look of that engine. I'm going to pick that up for a build later on for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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