IH Scout

[Nick R]

From Fast Five, driven by inside line. Not a fan of their senior editor, he just doesn't get it. But when he gives it the beans at 1:50.... That is the best sounding V8 I've heard in my life.

Which engine is that?

 

[rslifkin]

If it's original to a '68 Scout, it's probably an IH 266 V8. If it's been replaced, it could be a 304, 345, 392, or possibly some other IH V8. Personally, I've always been a big fan of their engines.

 

[cchase]

He says it's a Chevy engine.

 

[slixster]

It's a smallblock Chevy. They do sound the best.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted By: rslifkin
If it's original to a '68 Scout, it's probably an IH 266 V8. If it's been replaced, it could be a 304, 345, 392, or possibly some other IH V8. Personally, I've always been a big fan of their engines.
My 68,800 had a 266 that broke a piston. I couldn't get a piston for the 266 so I dropped a low mileage 345 in. A direct drop in as long as you have duel exhaust and the 345 intake manifold. Everything else bolts right on.

The 800 with a 345 really scooted!

 

[OVERKILL]

Nick, you need to get out more

Go to an NHRA or IHRA event. You'll hear some incredible sounding engines.

 

[Chris142]

Here is my old scout.

 

[tom slick]

Why would you drive a Scout around Willow Springs? They should be on the hills behind the track.