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  1. Unforgiven

    What is the best engine to have in a 76 deuce?

    Yes, stroker engines produce more torque compared to NON-stroker versions of the same engine. Stroker engines have LESS c.i.d. than the non-stroker version. Example a 400 chevy small block turns into a 377 c.i.d. giving quicker revs & torque. But in that case the trade off is the crank is...
  2. Unforgiven

    What is the best engine to have in a 76 deuce?

    Yes, torque is a function of displacement. There may be more or less torque based on the throw of the crank journals and the length of the connecting rods. But, the bulk of displacement comes from piston diameter. And large diameter pistons produce more torque compared to small diameter...
  3. Unforgiven

    What is the best engine to have in a 76 deuce?

    That's the problem with reading pages on a blog. Sometimes the "context" that would be apparent in verbal communication is lost in print. What I was trying to convey was that torque is a direct function of displacement. Yes, a turbo adds to torque after it spools up. But low RPM torque is...
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    What is the best engine to have in a 76 deuce?

    The transmission you choose will help you to decide what engine would be better. If you are keeping the Spicer then you may as well simply keep the multifuel. If you plan a different tranny then consider another engine. Just because the bell housing fits, that doesn't necessarily mean the...
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    What is the best engine to have in a 76 deuce?

    Remember when it comes to torque ... there's no replacement for displacement. I would avoid the smaller engines. Since you are going through the trouble of swapping, put a decent "upgrade" in the truck. The 5.9 ISB is probably the smallest to consider for an upgrade. That's roughly a 350...
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