200 in a 55F100

[chad]

Re: 200 in a 55F100
will have enuff power to move the truck around easily?
how bout w/rear gear, tire sz or other changes?
what's possible here...

thanks. I'm uninformed (notice I've ungraded from using the term "I'm ignorant").

 

[CoupeBoy]

It should move the truck down the road just as well as a stock 223.

Wikipedia -- Ford Inline Motors[/url]":2f92f5bs]The 215 grew to 223 cu in (3.7 L) I-6 for the 1954 F-series. Output was now 115 hp (86 kW) (as the "Mileage Maker" in the trucks) and 120 hp (89 kW) in the 1955 Ford cars. Power was up to 137 hp (102 kW) in the 1956 trucks. The 223 cu in (3.7 L) I-6 was also used in 1963-1964 Ford Trucks which also used the Autolite 1100 Carburetor with stamping C4TF-E.

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The 1965 Mustang used this engine as standard with 120 hp (89 kW). The Mustang continued to use the 200 as its base engine until it was dropped in 1971.

It may even be a little better as the 200 weighs less than the 223. I think the real benefit is that he has the motor and it is cheaper than trying to find parts to rebuild the 223.

He will have to change out the transmission and rearend gear ratio to take advantage of the whole package..

 

[MPGmustang]

CoupeBoy, don't forget that Vin-Man has his aussie head on his 200ci, coupled to a c4. it should produce PLENTY of power for a great truck. it's simple and that extra power will come in handy.

Vinny, what cam are you running in that motor? I really like the what you're thinking. should be a great show-peice/conversation starter when finished. I'm really glad you're sticking the i6 into this truck. I like the belly bar Idea, but I would make it 'bolt' into the truck, and made only to support the engine. I have a welding shop that I trust alot and they seem to love odd projects, like this, they are reletivly cheap when 'creating something new' and will give great results if all you need is the engine and trans mounts installed. I got a few idea's on the info you want to give them, drop the truck off, and they will get it done.

 

[wsa111]

Would you put a briggs & stratton in a Harley?
I would put a 300 six or a V8 in a big truck.
A 200 just has enough power for a vehicle under 2800 lbs.
Your choice, but a bad one thats my opinion

 

[chad]

just as well as a stock 223

I REALLY don't wanna bad mouth any 1's choices. Esp due to my lack of automotive engineering (or any, 'cept may B building energy efficiency science, if U call that 'engineering"). My Q was just outta curiosity. I would guess the 200 to B a high rev kinda thing to move that rig well. The orig motor, more of a lugger. Anyway, I'll hang and listen to those in the know. I like to learn (& it all is to some 1 who's so unlearned as myself).

One thing the guys taught me here is application is everything. The 200 may wrk in this rig quite well for a specific application. I certainly like the idea, look and mods planned to the engine for the truck U have! Hope this does not come off as patronizing. Also hope I'm not steppin on ur thread just for my further understanding/knowledge. That it is helpful to others/U...

 

[Asa]

Would you put a briggs & stratton in a Harley?
I would put a 300 six or a V8 in a big truck.
A 200 just has enough power for a vehicle under 2800 lbs.
Your choice, but a bad one thats my opinion

A '51 with a FE big block is about 600lbs over your estimate
Factor in the lesser weight of a 200ci I6 and you're real close to that weight. Considering the increased power of the 200ci Vs the stock engine and it sounds like a fun little vehicle to put around in

I'd add a T5 myself

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/show ... p?t=143967

 

[wsa111]

Your truck looks like a real nice vehicle to work with.
I'm not trying to bad mouth your will to use the engine that you have.
What i'm saying is that you will be putting more $$$ into the truck with the small engine to come up with a decent engine-trans& diff combination.
As Evan stated you need to gear the heck out of it to make the small six a viable combination.
If you were putting a 250 in your truck that would be the way to go.
You need torque not HP.
I just hate to see you put more money into the truck trying to use the small six rather than use an engine which will work with your driveline.
Be prepared to do a lot of fabrication if you proceed. If so i wish you the best. Bill

 

[bubba22349]

When I started driving, much of it was in a 56 f 100 with a 223 and a 3 speed that was the common base engine and trans for the mid 50's pickups. Also when I started racing it was in that old 56 went though some clutches, shifters, and second gears. The rear axel never gave any trouble, even when I swapped in a 352 PI engine and trans. it had 3.89 gear so you might check the door tag to see what you have might be plenty of gear. One thing that could stand some improvement was braking if towing and tires we have now are way better.

 

[chad]

You need torque not HP.
so you might check the door tag

I agree. But may B check the lill metal strip hangin offa bolt on the chunk. After 50 plus yrs may B some PO changed out the rear? Or U could ask some 1 here re chalk the tire & turn the d. shaft to count rotations to ID what the rear gear is?
Nice truck, I'm jelious, might's well do it right (that's opinion [& reality]).