small 6 vs. big 4, help with the basics... Options

[jonferns]

was considering a 2.7-ish engine for a shell that I have. After reviewing what is necessary, I am starting to think that a big four is sufficient.

what is the normal power output for a 2056, and can that setup run on FI?

looking for something with a bit more power than what we have. Currently have a spare 2.0 out of a '75/'76 sitting in the garage...

thanks! -JON

[Dave_Darling]

Going the Four route will be quite a bit simpler. No need to figure out an engine mounting scheme, no need to worry about an oil tank or specialized lines, and so on and so on. More or less, just bolt it up and go! If you go with carbs, you'll need to work out those issues, but there would likely be similar issues with any fuel system that would feed a Six anyway.

The six is, well, it's a Six! The sound is amazing, the engines are capable of making good power under absurd conditions (being beat upon mercilessly 24 hours a day, running at WOT near redline for 24 hours without any real breaks!) and there are hundreds of companies out there that have a pretty good idea how to deal with them and make them go fast. It will likely be more expensive, even with a "small" Six, and there are more issues you will have to deal with. Plus it's about the only way you can really get 300 HP with a nice torque curve lasting 200K miles or so. But that takes even MO money...

--DD