I just thought that I would share my results of my engine transplant in Mabel. Here's the short story. Hope it helps.
170 VS 185
The difference between the two engines on the freeways is like night and day. When I get on the on ramp with overdrive it just powers onup to 55 then I back off to shift into high it just keeps on going. I level off about 65. It has plenty of power to pass cars it will run 70 to 75 no problem. Hills don't bother it too much as with all older cars you have to actually drive them instead of a computer doing all the work for you. I drive my 49 on the freeways all the time with no problem. The only problem that I was having was stopping power. David put lark Brakes on her so now that isn't a problem either.
At least a 185 should go right in your 54 David had to cut apart two oil pans to swap stuff around to fit in Mabel. The manifold Carburetor all interchange.
Mabel is no longer a Gutless wonder. She is no longer a sitting duck. At least that what I felt like driving her on the freeways, with the 170. With the 185 I can drive her in the hills , I can maintain my speed in overdrive. Where with the 170 I had my foot on the floor in passing gear barely able to keep up.
Mabel is a 1949 Champion
Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Regal Commander Starlight Coupe
Fresno,Ca
170 VS 185
The difference between the two engines on the freeways is like night and day. When I get on the on ramp with overdrive it just powers onup to 55 then I back off to shift into high it just keeps on going. I level off about 65. It has plenty of power to pass cars it will run 70 to 75 no problem. Hills don't bother it too much as with all older cars you have to actually drive them instead of a computer doing all the work for you. I drive my 49 on the freeways all the time with no problem. The only problem that I was having was stopping power. David put lark Brakes on her so now that isn't a problem either.
At least a 185 should go right in your 54 David had to cut apart two oil pans to swap stuff around to fit in Mabel. The manifold Carburetor all interchange.
Mabel is no longer a Gutless wonder. She is no longer a sitting duck. At least that what I felt like driving her on the freeways, with the 170. With the 185 I can drive her in the hills , I can maintain my speed in overdrive. Where with the 170 I had my foot on the floor in passing gear barely able to keep up.
Mabel is a 1949 Champion
Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Regal Commander Starlight Coupe
Fresno,Ca
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Oops, she just got the flu, back burner time again
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