i got my falcon 6 cylinder performance handbook today! good thing i did'nt go buy a bunch of parts for my 67 200 inline, i am going to get an 80 or 81 200 inline instead,i want to put an AOD behind it,in the meantime i will tinker with the 170 i have my 64 falcon wagon for now,i will save the rebuilt 200 for my sons 66 coupe mustang.the book is really great all kinds of reminders and tips for picking the right parts,almost all of the homework i would have had to do would have very time consuming and expensive due to using the old 'trial and error' approach,15.95 is a hell of a deal for that book
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Last week I got back a D7 head done by a machinist I've been working with for over 25 years. The handbook gave me the ability to articulate exactly what I wanted done for my needs. I had left the handbook with sticky notes on certain parts and a list of what I wanted accomplished. I explained to him that I'm a decent mechanic but not a machinist so please check my calculations etc.... When I picked the head up he said the project was actually exciting for him and the Scheyldahl (sp) brothers were right on with their suggestions and calculations.
: D7xx with 302 valve springs, 4.0 valve spring retainers, new backcut Int & Exh valves, hardened seats, head milled .070 and CC's volume tested at 48 cc's , Port divider welded in and Exh flange milled flat, 302 springs have Ford stroker style .060 shouldered spring seats with head milled for all springs 100lbs uniform closed.
As per Falcon six performance compression calculator, on a 200 head will have @ 9.1:1 with Victor 3910 gasket. On a 250 head will have 11:1 with Corteco std gasket.
I am building up the 250 but will put it on a good C8xx 170 block for now which should be 8.8:1 with a Victor or 9.3:1 with a steel shim (I have a few).
It's all for fun- Powerband
: D7xx with 302 valve springs, 4.0 valve spring retainers, new backcut Int & Exh valves, hardened seats, head milled .070 and CC's volume tested at 48 cc's , Port divider welded in and Exh flange milled flat, 302 springs have Ford stroker style .060 shouldered spring seats with head milled for all springs 100lbs uniform closed.
As per Falcon six performance compression calculator, on a 200 head will have @ 9.1:1 with Victor 3910 gasket. On a 250 head will have 11:1 with Corteco std gasket.
I am building up the 250 but will put it on a good C8xx 170 block for now which should be 8.8:1 with a Victor or 9.3:1 with a steel shim (I have a few).
It's all for fun- Powerband
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jackfish":2802sa6b said:
Maybe not, but a turbo will fit with a little welding
Howdy Back All:
Thanks for the kind words. The "Handbook" has been a labor of love with many courses from the "School of Hard Knocks and Experience". When we started this quest the only source was Clifford's (and that depended alot on who you talked to and on what day) with an ocassional tidbit from Ak Miller.
We all have a much different and better scenario now with this forum being #1, (Thanks again Jack). The parts available from FSPP and AZ Mike were only dreamed about a few years ago (thanks Mike). And there are a bunch of generous souls who are so willing to share their lessons, progress and love for this engine. We are so pleased to have been a small part of this phenomena. It makes me wonder where it will all be in the next five years.
Low mount starter header are available. 250 sixes have always had low mount starters. Check with Mike or Clifford's.
Not all '80 - '81 sixes are low mount starter engines- but the low mount starter bell housing configuration does help to facilitate the AOD conversion.
Thanks again.
Adios, David
Thanks for the kind words. The "Handbook" has been a labor of love with many courses from the "School of Hard Knocks and Experience". When we started this quest the only source was Clifford's (and that depended alot on who you talked to and on what day) with an ocassional tidbit from Ak Miller.
We all have a much different and better scenario now with this forum being #1, (Thanks again Jack). The parts available from FSPP and AZ Mike were only dreamed about a few years ago (thanks Mike). And there are a bunch of generous souls who are so willing to share their lessons, progress and love for this engine. We are so pleased to have been a small part of this phenomena. It makes me wonder where it will all be in the next five years.
Low mount starter header are available. 250 sixes have always had low mount starters. Check with Mike or Clifford's.
Not all '80 - '81 sixes are low mount starter engines- but the low mount starter bell housing configuration does help to facilitate the AOD conversion.
Thanks again.
Adios, David
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David,
It is one of the most prized books in my collection and has been in valuable to me. Thanks for sharing that education from the school of hard knocks with us all.
Steve
Lexington, KY
It is one of the most prized books in my collection and has been in valuable to me. Thanks for sharing that education from the school of hard knocks with us all.
Steve
Lexington, KY
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