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dirtybird91
09-12-2006, 10:50 AM
I have came in possession of an enormous 549ci International engine from 1964!!! It runs and is gasoline powered. I have to yank this V8 out of an old semi!!!:eek:

Does anyone know the usefulness of this engine and its worthiness??:confused: :confused: :confused:

Frank
Nettlesd
09-12-2006, 11:00 AM
Drop it into your Mustang?
dirtybird91
09-12-2006, 11:41 AM
Drop it into your Mustang?

It's bigger than my Mustang!!!:D
Grims95SC
09-12-2006, 12:36 PM
Make the coolest go-kart ever? :eek: Imagine the power per weight ratio.
Kevin Varnes
09-12-2006, 12:52 PM
Got any pics? You can get a rebuild kit for it for $1300!

http://www.rpmmachine.com/engine-rebuild-kits-international.shtml
Blown 91 Bird
09-12-2006, 01:07 PM
put it in about a 24ft boat
dirtybird91
09-12-2006, 02:08 PM
Got any pics? You can get a rebuild kit for it for $1300!

http://www.rpmmachine.com/engine-rebuild-kits-international.shtml

Naaa guys! I want to sell this particular engine, but I don't know who my target crowd is.:)
This is not only a free oppourtunity for cash the wife can't put a lein on, but it is idea capital for my speed addiction.:D
I have to go back in the country to get pictures and it is an overall hassle unless I can guage interest.
pro street rich
09-12-2006, 11:31 PM
Naaa guys! I want to sell this particular engine, but I don't know who my target crowd is.:)
This is not only a free oppourtunity for cash the wife can't put a lein on, but it is idea capital for my speed addiction.:D
I have to go back in the country to get pictures and it is an overall hassle unless I can guage interest.
That would be your target to go after. Whereever it came from is where I would aim my unloading skills on.
You said that it came out of a old truck. There are people who restore those trucks so start your looking in that location.
Something to keep in mind. I have a 557 inch engine in one of my S.C.'s that being said,it can't be that big, or maybe I have a really big engine bay..LOL Just pulling your chain on that part.........Rich
dirtybird91
09-13-2006, 08:11 AM
That would be your target to go after. Whereever it came from is where I would aim my unloading skills on.
You said that it came out of a old truck. There are people who restore those trucks so start your looking in that location.
Something to keep in mind. I have a 557 inch engine in one of my S.C.'s that being said,it can't be that big, or maybe I have a really big engine bay..LOL Just pulling your chain on that part.........Rich

Thanks Rich! That sucker is pretty darn big! I may be nuts, but I can't imagine installing it into a car. Hell, maybe I need to go take a second look.:confused: Frank
1HUMINBIRD
09-13-2006, 08:18 AM
Since it came in the heavy series of International trucks, I would advertise it in the industrial type classifieds as well as any farm or rural papers as well. There may be farmers looking to replace the engine in their aging International grain truck, etc.

If you have a Case IH dealership near you, I would see if they have a board or talk to a parts man there, inquiring if anyone is needing a 549 for rebuild.

Then there is always ebay...

Scott
dirtybird91
09-13-2006, 03:06 PM
Since it came in the heavy series of International trucks, I would advertise it in the industrial type classifieds as well as any farm or rural papers as well. There may be farmers looking to replace the engine in their aging International grain truck, etc.

If you have a Case IH dealership near you, I would see if they have a board or talk to a parts man there, inquiring if anyone is needing a 549 for rebuild.

Then there is always ebay...

Scott

Muchos Gracious Scott!:cool:
tim
09-13-2006, 10:20 PM
I know the engine you are talking about its a monster.If My memory is correct it was built to turn about 2800 rpms. Market? Well AMC and International shared a lot of engines. Maybe some AMC wacko would want it. I drove a city truck with that engine in it. It would pull a house down. If I remember right it got 3 mpg. on a good day:eek:
dirtybird91
09-13-2006, 11:39 PM
I know the engine you are talking about its a monster.If My memory is correct it was built to turn about 2800 rpms. Market? Well AMC and International shared a lot of engines. Maybe some AMC wacko would want it. I drove a city truck with that engine in it. It would pull a house down. If I remember right it got 3 mpg. on a good day:eek:

It is DEFINATELY a monster tim! Imagine setting one of those in a car of any make/model. HEHE! :D
GreenBirdLX
09-14-2006, 04:41 AM
You could do like jesse james and make a motorcycle out of it using the block as the frame.
The_Ghost
09-14-2006, 09:42 AM
put it in a 99-04 Mustang with an ultra-short reinforced D/S, built 5-spd, F350 superduty rear end and super low (3.00 or lower) gears.

And put a hood on it, just cut a REALLY big hole to accomodate that giant motor.

NINE FRICKEN LITERS.
dirtybird91
09-14-2006, 04:38 PM
put it in a 99-04 Mustang with an ultra-short reinforced D/S, built 5-spd, F350 superduty rear end and super low (3.00 or lower) gears.

And put a hood on it, just cut a REALLY big hole to accomodate that giant motor.

NINE FRICKEN LITERS.

HAHA! Good recipe man! 9 liters is one hell of an engine!:eek: :D