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200ci66

200ci66

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Finally got my head on there. Head off a 250 Granada, came with 1.6 rocker assembly. Milled .060" with all the usual work done to it. Local machine shop here in Richmond (which will unfortunately close due to CarQuest buyout) did a really good job on this. Finished it in POR 15 Engine Enamel and slapped a coat on the whole engine compartment while I had everything out.

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Engine was rebuilt when we got it so we were already dealing with a strong bottom end, no idea what all was done though.

1966 Block 200ci
1979 250 Head (Granada) Milled .060"
Exhaust Port Divider
Modified intake manifold with direct carb mount
Holley 5200 Carb
Cold Air Intake
Clifford Headers
2.25 exhaust system with Turbo Mufflers
High Flow Carter Fuel Pump
High Flow Water Pump
Aluminum Radiator
Pertronix Ignition
1968 Centrifugal Advance Distributor
Flamethrower Coil
Flamethrower Plug Wires
NGK Spark Plugs



Don't know where to go next, but I'm probably going to start focusing more on body and wheels this winter instead of putting more money under the hood. I'm satisfied with the head. Higher compression, greater throttle response, and a LOT of top end. Here's a closer look at the head with the adapter plate.

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Where would you guys go next? I know that distributor might be holding me back somewhat, maybe time to swap out for a DUI? Any other thoughts?
 
Engine looks good and sounds like it runs good. So I recently bought a 250 out of a Monarch, a 79 I think and wonder if it has 1.6 rockers. I will get the serial numbers and ask a machine shop to look them up. I personally would go to a DSII as a next level for the ignition, it is good performance for very few dollars if you find a good one at picnpul like I did or get a rebuilt one from Classic Inlines. There are members on here that can custom curve it for you.
 
200ci66":3w3o6v18 said:
Finally got my head on there.
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I like your engine. I'm learning things, and I'd like to know: What's the make and model of that intake and where did you get it? Why the Grenada head, and benefits of 1:6 Rockers? Why NGK Spark plugs and what number are they? Would you recommend them for any 200 Six engine, or would you just consider them ideal for your engine?

I've got a '64 200 that I would like to rebuild for more horsepower and better fuel economy. I too would like to get rid of the 1 barrel Autolite 1100 Spark Advance with the Load-o-Matic distributor. Can I pop the centrifigal advance distributor from any of these 200's younger than mine and use it with a non-spark advance carburetor? Why the Holley 5200? Classic Inlines, as per some of their technical documents seems to admire the Webers. I'm thinking that the Holley 5200 is a decent carb, more readily available, and somewhat inexpensive... although I'm just guessing.

I have a lot of questions, don't I... but never met a hot rodder who didn't want to talk about his engine... and again, I like yours. From what little I know, it seems that yours is a practical, realistic, and relatively affordable engine build... although I have no clue as to how much the machine work costs. The Headers seem a bit pricey... I bet your exhaust sounds awesome... is that a dual exhaust? I think I'd like a dual exhause with a couple of ol' timey glass packs. I'm not quite sure what the exhaust port divider is for, but I imagine it has a performance enhancement quality... and it seems like a cheap one at that.

1966 Block 200ci
1979 250 Head (Granada) Milled .060"
Exhaust Port Divider
Modified intake manifold with direct carb mount
Holley 5200 Carb
Cold Air Intake
Clifford Headers
2.25 exhaust system with Turbo Mufflers
High Flow Carter Fuel Pump
High Flow Water Pump
Aluminum Radiator
Pertronix Ignition
1968 Centrifugal Advance Distributor
Flamethrower Coil
Flamethrower Plug Wires
NGK Spark Plugs

Next... just for fun, maybe someone can explain about distributor "custom curving", and why it's important.

Enjoy the Holidays Season!
 
Re-curving the distributor is basically changing the rate at which the advance comes on, and it's limit.
You need to do this because you are modifying the motor beyond stock specifications.
You can optimize the distributor's functioning to accommodate those changes to your engine.
And even a stock engine can benefit from some custom re-curving.
 
You didn't by chance take a picture of the intake log after you had milled it to accept the carburetor adaptor did you ? Hoping to do it myself, but still haven't found a link showing just the milled log.
 
I might be wrong but I think I saw you have the single master cylinder in the first picture of your engine. Depending on how much money you have to spare I'd recommend you upgrading to front disc brakes. Either that or you can convert to a dual reserviour master cylinder. You can't underestimate your stopping power :nono: I got my kit for around 700 off this guy on ebay. I'm pretty sure he still has plenty. I can't say how good they stop yet as I'm still in the process of the conversion. Here's the link http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=350579528733

Nice build btw. Mine is pretty similar to yours. Have you had yours dyno'd yet?

Cheers,
 
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