Got involved with removing the engine and standard trans from a rusty '55 Commander hardtop this week. The stick setup will be going into a '55 Speedster with a sick auto trans. I'm wondering if the cubic inch of this engine can be determined by its serial number? (V344237) (2bbl Bearcat) The engine is frozen at the moment.
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Hmmm, looks like a late '55, 259. Bummer, if you were looking for a 1/8 Mile Drag Car Engine!
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Yes, that info really 'nails it down' to be a 259, which is good. Thanks!Comment
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Even in the 1/8-mile, even with 6.33 gears, I'd still bet on the 259". The 224" is only competitive in a class which doesn't allow anything larger. It was pure hell in the 225" Hydro class.Originally posted by StudeRich View PostHmmm, looks like a late '55, 259. Bummer, if you were looking for a 1/8 Mile Drag Car Engine!
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