Punkdad;
If I were you I would pick up the next 413 MoPar engine and Torqueflyte
that I could find, for a reasonable price, and swap it back. I don't know
which Chebby mill that you have in there but if it's not a big block your
car is going to be way underpowered. The 413 MoPar is also much better built
then most Chebbies having a forged steel crankshaft, thicker cylinder walls,
and a stiffer block. The 413 also has a better bore to stroke ratio compared
with most Chebby motors, because of this it produces a greater amount of
power and torque per cubic inch.
The Torqueflyte transmissions that come with these engines are almost
indestructible provided that it isn't overheated or run without enough oil.
The Torqueflytes are also three speeds and tend to be more efficient at
getting power to the rear end then a Powerglide transmission.
The point of all this is that you have a luxury car, an Imperial, that was
the best car that Chrysler Corperation produced at that time. As such they
were designed to be at their prime using the type of powerplants that they
came with, substituting anything else compromises that. Chebbies, on the
other hand, were the cheapest cars that G.M produced at that time and most
of what they made reflects that. Take an original Imperial for a test drive,
or at least go for a ride in one, and you will see the difference in ride,
smoothness, and performance.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "psychobilly punk" <unity72@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Nasty Replies
>
> my car has a chevy engine in it :)
>
> >From: PiscesM21@xxxxxxx
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: IML: Nasty Replies
> >Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 14:11:37 EDT
> >
> >Anything to keep an Imperial on the road is fine with me BUT please
don't
> >use a chevy or ford engine, I get upset stomachs with that... LOL
> >Charles in Calif.
> >
> >
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