falcon_master
Well-known member
Hello everyone. I was calling around local machine shops just getting quotes on what some basic machine work would be (expensive to me about $350) but I called 7 machine shops within 20 miles of me and not one of them have a torque plate for a ford small six cylinder. How necessary is it to use one to just do a basic hone like only .030 just to clean up the bores. My build plan is pretty simple.
1. Deck the block
2. .030 bore to clean cylinders
3. Modified cylinder head with bigger carb and porting done
4. Like a class II or 215* degree cam with more lift
My goal is pretty simple. Still have the original motor that the car was made with but have it make some more torque and power. I still want it to be a daily and get decent fuel economy (18 MPG). But if I need to tack on $400 for a custom torque plate that might change my plans
1. Deck the block
2. .030 bore to clean cylinders
3. Modified cylinder head with bigger carb and porting done
4. Like a class II or 215* degree cam with more lift
My goal is pretty simple. Still have the original motor that the car was made with but have it make some more torque and power. I still want it to be a daily and get decent fuel economy (18 MPG). But if I need to tack on $400 for a custom torque plate that might change my plans