dodge motor !!!

[curlychook]

does anyone know much about early 4cylinder dodge motors,i have one in my rat (212 c.i)but was thinking of taking it out because i just think it may not be reliable?im told they have white metal bearings that dont like to be revved to hard & also really bad oil problems,can anyone give me advice???
thanx curly

 

[earthman]

Probably have to search for a classic Mopar board and discuss it with them,
but for god's sake don't tell them what your motor is in

 

[BigIrish]

Looks like someone's done alot of work on it to get the triple carbs, exhaust, etc. Kind of a shame to take out that cool motor, no? Obviously, if you are looking to drive long distances, reliability is a big concern.

What would you put in it's place, maybe an Iron Duke chevy?

 

[curlychook]

ye i know it looks great & i did spend a heap of time making up manifold etc!
but reliability over distance concerns me & i would definantly go a ford motor as a replacement,but i just got to decide wether to stay with old skool or go cleveland or something??

 

[Willowbilly3]

I think there is a guy on the HAMB racing one of those.

 

[rainman]

I would drive the hell out of it to find out if its reliable, that things cool.