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What type of engine
Posted by IBuild148 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 3:34 PM

Hi All

Starting a "AMT/ERTL '55 Chevy Nomad 1:25 Scale #6592". 

I would like to try something different by not using the stock motor and using something beefy and current.

Since I am not a mechanic I was hoping somebody might have some alternative recommendations on what I could put in this 55 Chevy that will fit. 

I do understand that there might be some tweaking on my part. 

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Posted by DRUMS01 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:19 PM

How about a new Corvette LS engine? 

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Posted by IBuild148 on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:29 PM

Hi Ben,

Thank you for replying. Any recommendations on which kit to pull it from?

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Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 7:58 PM

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:04 AM

It depends on your definition of fit.  For instance, do you need to have a hood on it, without holes? If not, just about any car engine will fit, including a dragster engine.  You may have to make hole in firewall to shift engine back.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by treehuggerdave on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 4:19 PM

There are some wonderful resin engine kits on ebay that I have been eyeing, but have no current project to warrent the purchase.

The kits average $19.95 + about $5.00 shipping.

There are some small casting holes and minor irregularities to fix, but 

if your addept at using body filler and sanding out the small irregularities, these

engine kits could make a nice addition to any model that needs a little extra power 

and fun.

Check it out as it's just fun to look and discover new things to add to your hobby experience.

Phil. 4:6-7   Jer. 29:11-14  John 3:13

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Posted by mustang1989 on Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:03 AM

The Revell 1998 Ram Air Firebird and 2000 Camaro SS kits have a stock LS1 engine in them and they look SPECTACULAR and you DONT have to drill holes and all that other stuff that's been mentioned to make 'em fit.

                   

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