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ed,
my .02.
price seems right. I have a 67 conv with 4bbl OHC I'm putting back together.
67-9 birds with a 326-455 V8 are plentiful at car shows. If you really want
to turn heads pop the hood on a Sprint bird.
I drove mine for a few years before tearing into it (got tired of the oil
leaks) and was a hoot to drive the high RPM sprint.
I'm unsure how the 250ci sprint motor will perform in your 48 as they are
designed for revving to 6500 rpm and am concerned with the lack of low-end
torque you may require. you are moving an extra 500 pounds of truck versus
the bird. transmission ratios and rear-end gearing would be critical. I
would encourage additional research prior to investing the time / $. you
might consider a mid 50's large-bore bowtie six (292 ?) with carb, cam and
manifold mods as a bolt-in option. just a thought.
karl
67 gto(s)
72 GP
67 sprint bird
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Gregory" <[email protected]>
To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:36 PM
Subject: RE: [FGF] Sprint 6
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It is the four barrel carb so the high compression engine.
I spoke to the guy last night and done a deal for approx. $650 for
The engine complete with all ancillaries and 4 speed saginaw box (good
working order incl clutch, flywheel etc)
Stainless steel duel exhaust system
68 Firebird rear axle with springs etc
Brand new repro hood tach in box
I don't think it is a bad deal?
The engine is destined for the 48 GMC pick up, the hood tach for my
firebird and I plan on tripping over the spare axle and springs in my
garage for quite some time!
Ed
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