I have been scanning everything I can on the 231 engine and even took the advise of some on this board in purchasing a lot of old 70-80 Hot Rod magazines to see about V6 swaps when they did them back in the last gas crisis. Yes, indeed, I found some great articles and I am in the planning process of getting things going. Personally, I like the 231 and a 350 tranny combo so far. However, I also found articles on the other to read about as well.

My questions are, which engine is most preferred for a V6? Are they both about the same in stock mode? What about availability of parts or even a junkyard engine that may be of use? Is there any big difference between the two engines? I don't mean any parts swap, but mean ease of swap into a Model A, power and performance or any special modifications necessary to make it all work.

I was reading another thread about Mavrick and Granada rear ends working well for the 231. I am probably looking for a '79-'84 engine, but Novak says the electronic stuff can easily be bypassed on a later engine to make it work. However, the cars I have seen with the Buick V6 so far have pretty well been '79 models. Any special difference in the Maverick and Granada rear ends. This will be a tudor street machine that is solely for daily driving and good economy; not for neck-breaking take offs or speed.

Who all runs a 231 in their Model A at this site?

Thanks for any input on the two engines or the questions above,
Huey