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I have a '65 Mustang that I am going to rebuild the original 200 six this winter. What would you guys recommend as far as modifications go?. I know I would like a hot cam and a gear drive
Mustang Boy
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i would recomend getting an adapter and putting a 2brl and then go to www.classicinlines.com and go crazy just make sure u get headers too cause otherwise u wont be getting everything out of it
Presently, the gear drives are not being made. You might find an unused one for sale, if you ask. An adjustable timing set is available, and this also includes a superior quality chain.
There are a lot of cam suppliers, including the business mentioned above. You could also get your cam reground by a place like Reed Cams. We have found a good few instances of new cams (not regrinds) tending to destroy the distributor gear - food for thought when deciding which way to go, as the superior hardened replacement gear is another cost...
Plenty of headers on the market, in varying prices and qualities. Note however, that all parts for these sixes reflect the basics of supply and demand; being that the market is so much smaller than for a 302 or 350, costs are frequently higher for equivalent items.
Someone will chime in and tell you to buy the "Falcon 6 Perfomance Handbook" which is available from several sources - including the author, who frequents this website. It addresses Ford six cylinder engines such as in your Mustang, detailing modification choices and procedures. You may find it a good running guide to developing your plans further.
To describe a modest rebuild in short form - bore and hone the block if needed, deck to zero, fit hypereutectic pistons, raise the static compression to about 9.1:1 (or higher depending on cam choice), fit hardened exhaust valve seats and do a three angle valve job with minor portwork. Modify the head to fit a Holley 350 or Ford Autolite 2-barrel carb, and fit headers of choice. Include an electronic ignition such as the Duraspark, and recurve to suit your application.
Bear in mind that a radical cam will force changes to the rear end ratio (and torque converter if it's an auto).
Regards, Adam.
There are a lot of cam suppliers, including the business mentioned above. You could also get your cam reground by a place like Reed Cams. We have found a good few instances of new cams (not regrinds) tending to destroy the distributor gear - food for thought when deciding which way to go, as the superior hardened replacement gear is another cost...
Plenty of headers on the market, in varying prices and qualities. Note however, that all parts for these sixes reflect the basics of supply and demand; being that the market is so much smaller than for a 302 or 350, costs are frequently higher for equivalent items.
Someone will chime in and tell you to buy the "Falcon 6 Perfomance Handbook" which is available from several sources - including the author, who frequents this website. It addresses Ford six cylinder engines such as in your Mustang, detailing modification choices and procedures. You may find it a good running guide to developing your plans further.
To describe a modest rebuild in short form - bore and hone the block if needed, deck to zero, fit hypereutectic pistons, raise the static compression to about 9.1:1 (or higher depending on cam choice), fit hardened exhaust valve seats and do a three angle valve job with minor portwork. Modify the head to fit a Holley 350 or Ford Autolite 2-barrel carb, and fit headers of choice. Include an electronic ignition such as the Duraspark, and recurve to suit your application.
Bear in mind that a radical cam will force changes to the rear end ratio (and torque converter if it's an auto).
Regards, Adam.
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All i'm really looking for is a little more power and the car to sound like a v8. The transmission in the car is a toploader 4 speed
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My dad had a '66 Mustang with a build 200 six and it sounded just like a 302 with the dual 40 series flowmasters.
Mustang Boy
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ok get a mild cam and then dual out headers and run them through wutever mufflers fit ur fancy and make sure to get a 2brl cause it will help in both performance and fuel economy that will get u the sound u want along with some performance
What modifications will you make to the head?
I have an `82 head that is currently being hot tanked and magnafluxed. If there are no problems, I plan on doing some of the mods described in the Performance Handbook. A great reference.
And I'll get some headers if the budget allows.
I have an `82 head that is currently being hot tanked and magnafluxed. If there are no problems, I plan on doing some of the mods described in the Performance Handbook. A great reference.
And I'll get some headers if the budget allows.
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Although I would like to keep it "stock" looking since the rest of the car is restored back to original. So i'm going to go with the cam and check into a gear drive
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