"Big" six

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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    could a 240-300 ilnline "big six" fit in my maverick?:hmmm:
     
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    The "big six" is taller and longer than the "small six" motors, so the amount of work to stuff it in to a Maverick is not worth it, IMHO. It can be done as I have seen it, but usually only for drag race applications. :D
     
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    The wieght dif is significant as well. While I am a Six fan, and get a little tired of hearing 302 as the solution to every preformance upgrade, I would not go the 300 route, it would take a lot of work to get it stuffed in there.

    Lou
     
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  4. Jamie Miles

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    I think I'm going to find out once and for all just how well a "big block" 6 fits next time I go to NC..
     
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    well i wanst planning on doing it. one of my co-workers told me that one of his friends was selling a 300I6 tranny and all for $500. i just wanted some feedback on the subject
     
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  7. Jamie Miles

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    You know I will. :) Won't be this week, but probably next week.
     
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    Jamie, is there anything you ain't...Going...to do to your mav? :yup:
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    $500 sounds a little high to me. And the amount of work needed should add too much to the cost. Some may be unhappy to hear about the v-8, but it is the cheapest and easiest route to go.:)
     
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    The tranny should fit.
     
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    Well, when you have a few sitting around to play with, and a bunch of other cars, not much you can't do.
     
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