Beaus67
Active member
Hello, first let me thank all of those who have posted so much great information on this forum. I have been outside looking in for years and have never found a better source for general and specific information on the Ford six cylinder engines or Mustangs for that matter. A little background, I bought a 67 Mustang about 4 years ago as a project car for my son and I (he was 14 at the time and knew it would be his first car). It has been a great way for us to stay well connected through what can be difficult years in a father-son relationship. We have done many projects on the car, brakes, window regulators, interior, etc. all the normal things you do to ready a car to be a daily driver. At 16 he started driving it and never looked back. I have offered to sell it for him and get him a late model Mustang (05) as he starts collage (Oregon State) on the 18th. His response was “why would I do that? I already own a “real Mustang”” (he’s a bit of a first generation snob). So he’s going to collage without his car while I rebuild the 200 six. So now to my question/advice request, this rebuild is meant to be an upgrade rebuild but no ozzy /aluminum head / fuel injection stuff just a good solid driver with a little additional HP and reliability. My plan is as follows;
Block cleaned - magnafluxed, bored/honed .030 over (were calling it a Boss 203)
Stock crank - cleaned and polished
Stock cam - (new)
New pistons - rods cleaned and polished
Cylinder head - Cleaned, magnafluxed, three angle valve job, hardened valve seats, Modified intake log to accept the 2v 32/36 Weber DGV
Ignition - DUI
Exhaust – Dual outlet headers, single exhaust through a Flowmaster muffler
Transmission- C4 auto (pro rebuilt with a mild shift kit 3 years ago)
I am not new to engine or machine work but am by no way an expert, I do have a friend who’s a retired Ford shop man so I have help available if I get in trouble I’m just trying to get started correctly, so feel free to critique my plan I would appreciate any and all advice. One last thing, we did give a V8 swap some thought but my son likes/prefers the six cylinder (gas is expensive). :thanks:
Block cleaned - magnafluxed, bored/honed .030 over (were calling it a Boss 203)
Stock crank - cleaned and polished
Stock cam - (new)
New pistons - rods cleaned and polished
Cylinder head - Cleaned, magnafluxed, three angle valve job, hardened valve seats, Modified intake log to accept the 2v 32/36 Weber DGV
Ignition - DUI
Exhaust – Dual outlet headers, single exhaust through a Flowmaster muffler
Transmission- C4 auto (pro rebuilt with a mild shift kit 3 years ago)
I am not new to engine or machine work but am by no way an expert, I do have a friend who’s a retired Ford shop man so I have help available if I get in trouble I’m just trying to get started correctly, so feel free to critique my plan I would appreciate any and all advice. One last thing, we did give a V8 swap some thought but my son likes/prefers the six cylinder (gas is expensive). :thanks: