Hi there, I am a new member from Princeton BC. I ended up here because through a multi car trade I acquired a 1962 Pontiac Strato Chief. It has the tiny 194 six cylinder engine. It has a split exhaust and sounds really cool. I will have questions on interior, and some electrical and dash things.
Welcome to Canadianponcho, Juho! Your 62 looks quite nice. I am surprised to see a puny 194 under the hood as the 62s were still running the 261 sixes for the final time.
Hey, I've got a six that would work beautifully under that hood; its a custom built 296 cubic inch stroker six based on a combination of 250 & 292 parts plus some custom made stuff. I even have the split cast iron headers like your car has. It hasn't been on a dyno but I'll bet it produces about 275 horses, but more importantly it was built for torque.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
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Welcome from a fellow 62 owner. Good looking find. I believe the 261 was the only 6 cyl. engine available in 62. I also had a 194 in my 63 Nova. It was a good little engine but that is a lot more of a car for it to push around.
Thanks for the welcomes and kind words about the car. I havent driven the car yet, do not sure how the 194 performs. It just showed up today and has a few issues (mostly electrical) before becoming roadworthy. Being that it sounds like the 194 was never offered in this car I may look to swap it out, but will definitely stick with a 6 as that's how she came.
