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    Author Topic: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll  (Read 1376 times)

    cudahob

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    /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « on: January 16, 2006 - 07:46:56 AM »
    Never did a poll so here is one you can do.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-PLYMOUTH-BARRACUDA_W0QQitemZ4605392270QQcategoryZ6409QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    View the Barracuda first, then make a selection. It is a slant 6 with 31,000 miles on it, very nice looking car.

    I myself would not leave it alone. I'd keep all the parts, but crank up the POWER.  :working:

    The body just screams light my tires  :burnout:  :clapping:  :bananasmi
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #1 on: January 16, 2006 - 09:41:50 AM »
    I'd throw a big block wedge motor in there and go like HELL!   :dogpile:
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    Offline Killer_Mopar

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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #2 on: January 16, 2006 - 10:13:40 AM »
    As nice as it would be to keep it stock, I just couldnt own an e-bod with a 6-cyl in it......especially one with a rallye hood.
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #3 on: January 16, 2006 - 10:25:54 AM »
    440+6 for me, got..... to...... get..... MO.....POWER!!!!
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #4 on: January 16, 2006 - 10:29:33 AM »
    It's the Hemi for me!   :thumbsup:  Unleash the Beast!   :burnout:   :ylsuper:   :cooldancing:  .........Oldschool 
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #5 on: January 16, 2006 - 11:26:58 PM »
    I would put a 440 in it so I could have lots of fun running the crap out of it.
    « Last Edit: January 17, 2006 - 06:36:36 AM by Rev-It-Up »
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #6 on: January 16, 2006 - 11:49:01 PM »


    440 cubic inches of goodness!!  :ylsuper:
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #7 on: January 17, 2006 - 06:37:14 AM »
    I'd have to drop a big block in that car! 
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    Offline whitesatinmopar

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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #8 on: January 17, 2006 - 08:49:00 AM »
    Funny? All responses speak of big block replacement, but yet the poll shows only 3 votes seperate keeping it as is vs. big block power. Personally, that car in that condition and with the documentation it has should stay as is. Yes it would be easy to take a "belle" (she is from Ga.) of a car and turn her into a dynamic diva, and in this case with minimum expense. But the lady deserves to maintain her status and history. If she were mine, I'd just keep her warm with love and happy with her other "big" sisters and brothers. She's beautiful just the way she is. (worship smiley here)
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #9 on: January 17, 2006 - 08:58:53 AM »
    If it were my only car I'd go big block without a second guess. Maybe a Hemi, but I can't stand to part with that kind of money. Since I have other cars & a couple are big blocks already, I might seriously consider leaving the slant 6 alone since the car is so clean. I did vote big block though.
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #10 on: January 17, 2006 - 01:53:09 PM »
    I voted for keeping the 6.  I  couldn't see screwing up a numbers car, especially a low mileage one, even if it was just a 6.  But if you were going to replace the engine, why a 440, go all the way and get the HEMI!!!
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #11 on: January 17, 2006 - 03:10:02 PM »
    My '71 cuda clone started life as a gran coupe 318 auto. I really wanted a small block car that I could jump in and drive without stopping at a gas station 2 or 3 times a day. I built a stock 340 and backed it up with a 4 speed pistol grip and 3.23 gears. Not a whole lot out of the hole, but she flies down the interstate just fine.
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #12 on: January 17, 2006 - 07:18:17 PM »
    Wow, it is up to 15K...I wonder what it will bring
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #13 on: January 17, 2006 - 07:38:31 PM »
    I voted /6, Id change it back to a flat hood tho.
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    Re: /6 Barracuda poll, change the engine or keep it stock. My first poll
    « Reply #14 on: January 17, 2006 - 07:39:40 PM »
    Touching tht car would be like repainting a Picasso. There are so many other E-bodies that need work, why butcher one someone has takin alot of time and effort to keep original
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