Anybody ever put a 353 detroit in a m37...

[79 oshkosh 2323]

i have a chance to get one that runs one and was wondering the pros and cons. its already in a m37 frame.. no sheet metal on it.. i have the sheet metal... go any faster... i personally love the bark they have..still would like to know who put it together originally

 

[EdC]

A friend of mine in Nashua has been running one with a 5spd for years. Fast and loud.

 

[my blood flows OD]

I know where there is one in running shape and a none runner in junk yard in western mass. I say do it.

 

[Floridianson]

Little small but the right injectors double the HP.http://volvodemort.com/technical/detroit.html

 

[Karl kostman]

The only two things I could see as a problem is its NOT original to the truck and I cannot stand the screaming racket from that little Detroit!
KK

 

[my blood flows OD]

I love the noise. Only thing cooler is if you could get your hands on a 453. In fact it's so cool I'll come over and help you put it in if you want.

 

[Floridianson]

There is some 4 71's coming up in 400hz gens.

 

[79 oshkosh 2323]

im in luck it has a 5 speed and i believe the gearing is 489... im all in on this baby... have to do some wheel cylinders and stupid crap but it will be a nice project... hopefully the deal happens...its already in a m37 frame.. someone did a nice job putting it in

 

[my blood flows OD]

Sweet!!! I can't wait to hear it. I only live about 25 miles from you so I should be able to hear it from here. Haha. That's so cool!!

 

[o1951]

There is some 4 71's coming up in 400hz gens.

Don't want to put cold water on idea, but I believe generator engines have tapered shafts.

 

[79 oshkosh 2323]

this is in a m37 frame already with a 5 speed trans... .. i know it won't be a speed demon but i think it will be fun to stuff my sheet metal on it.. run a few wires and run it.. it will be different for sure.strait pipe up the side no muffler.. oh ya you will here me coming for sure

 

[my blood flows OD]

Right on! I love it!

 

[CGarbee]

PoW on this site has one that he converted back in the '80s... Great little engine for a conversion as long as you keep in mind the noise and that it has been a long time since Detroit supported them directly.
I considered one back when I installed the Cummins 4BT into my truck.

 

[USMC4302]

Just a thought about supportability -- If you live near a Plain Community (Amish/Mennonite/etc) you will probably have a few 2-cycle experts who will be more than able to help you keep that Green Leaker screaming for as long as you want it to. Lots of 53 and 71-series support out there, but you have to look for it.

 

[PenSales]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbyD9lJ9FT8

 

[PenSales]

http://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/sc...has-a-3-53-under-the-hood-bangshift-approved/

 

[fstc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbyD9lJ9FT8

Ken and his Dad Lee are good friends of mine.
It's nice to see their hard work admired.

 

[my blood flows OD]

How is this prodject coming Howie?

 

[79 oshkosh 2323]

if he put it in a m37 can you give me his name maybe... i would like to know what he did for the yolk on the 5 speed to mate up to the drive shaft... or tell him to contact me...

 

[79 oshkosh 2323]

any chance you could email me the place if your not interested.