Rev.LowBuck
Active member
I recently scored a purported 200 and C4 for next to nothing. I was in the middle of a move so I grabbed it and stuck it in a friend's barn, didn't even really look at it. Then my 144 died a terrible death, which ramped up the schedule for building my 200. I went to take a look and discovered not a 200 but a 4 main 170.
The Upside- yep there's a C4 hanging off it
The head (uninstalled) is a large log from an early 70's 200/250
Cylinder bores are clean, virtually no ridge at the top
The Downside- It ain't a 7 main 200
I'm considering abandoning my dream for a hot rodded 200 and just going for a warmed over 170. I'd appreciate it if y'all would read over my proposal and tell me if you think it would be worth my time and effort. The engine/trans will go in a '63 Falcon 2dr sedan. I'm not thinking race car, but I would like something that is fun, makes the right rumbly noises and gets out of it's own way.
Provided the bottom end is OK (I won't spend $ on machine work for the block, I'll just move on and find a 200 to spend money on)
Garage rebuild of rings and bearings
Dura Spark 2 ignition...maybe HEI
Headers
Machine the head for a compression ratio of 8.5-9.5:1
Machine the head to take a Weber 32/36
I'll get the valve seats done and do some mild porting
My biggest question is cam. This refresh will have drivability/torque as the main point of the exercise. Can I do much better than the stock cam for this kind of project?
Other suggestions are appreciated
Thanks
The Upside- yep there's a C4 hanging off it
The head (uninstalled) is a large log from an early 70's 200/250
Cylinder bores are clean, virtually no ridge at the top
The Downside- It ain't a 7 main 200
I'm considering abandoning my dream for a hot rodded 200 and just going for a warmed over 170. I'd appreciate it if y'all would read over my proposal and tell me if you think it would be worth my time and effort. The engine/trans will go in a '63 Falcon 2dr sedan. I'm not thinking race car, but I would like something that is fun, makes the right rumbly noises and gets out of it's own way.
Provided the bottom end is OK (I won't spend $ on machine work for the block, I'll just move on and find a 200 to spend money on)
Garage rebuild of rings and bearings
Dura Spark 2 ignition...maybe HEI
Headers
Machine the head for a compression ratio of 8.5-9.5:1
Machine the head to take a Weber 32/36
I'll get the valve seats done and do some mild porting
My biggest question is cam. This refresh will have drivability/torque as the main point of the exercise. Can I do much better than the stock cam for this kind of project?
Other suggestions are appreciated
Thanks