Optional equipment for '63 Falcon?

[63Futura]

I have a question for anyone out there that may have an answer on this.

I just got the book "Falcon, The new size Ford". In the book there is a scanned image from what looks like an order book for a 170 High Performance Kit. (Part # C2dz 68068-A). The scanned image stated:
"The completeness of this high performance Falcon kit adds sparked performance to the 170 Falcon engine. It provides durability during sustained high-speed highway driving. This kit offers that "Extra Punch" when needed for passing and attaining higher top speeds".

The caption for the picture said that the kit "Consisted of a revised cam and valve train, increased capacity fuel system, special distributer and revised cylinder head and heavy duty drive shaft".

Has anyone ever heard of this kit, was it a widely available option, and if so, what were the actual benefits of the kit? Extra power and torque?

Thanks!!

 

[Falcon62]

I've only seen it in Ray Miller's book. Don't know of anyone who actually had, or used, one. Not that it didn't exist, but I suspect people who were interested in 'go fast goodies' weren't playing with sixes in 63. I mean, the 406 and 427 were available new in 63, why bother with a 170? Shoehorning an FE into a 63 Falcon, now that would be cool! 8)

 

[rancheroman]

This was a kit supplied by Ford dealers at the time to 'boost' performance of the 170 six. The kit was sold over the counter for $100.00. I happened to find an old Hot Rod mag. at a swap meet and remember reading an article about this kit. Hope this helps. Paul

 

[63Futura]

Would anyone happen to know how "good" it actually was? Was it basically a way to get $100.00 out of peoples hands, or did it actually do some good.

Also, would anyone know if there is a way to determine if a car had this kit installed in it? Where would someone look to see if that part number I listed would be visible?

 

[Anonymous]

"Consisted of a revised cam and valve train, increased capacity fuel system, special distributor and revised cylinder head and heavy duty drive shaft".

I'd like to know the specifics of this option too. I have a 170 with a "High Performance" badge on the valve cover! It would be nice to know if it has a hot cam, bigger valves, larger fuel tank, special distributor, (whatever that means) revised cylinder head (ported?) and heavy-duty drive shaft (like a V8?). How would one know without disassembling the car? This sound almost as alluring as the elusive six-cylinder sprint!

 

[63Futura]

Ragtop,
I am wondering if maybe the part number I listed before would be of any help. The more that I am thinking of it, I am wondering if it may be on the head itself somewhere. As to the "increased capacity fuel system" mentioned, I was thinking that it meant a larger diameter fuel line and higher flow rate fuel pump.
Since I only posted this question about it this morning, I am hoping that those of us who can't access the site during the day will have some additional information to entice us with tonight.
If we can get a part number to look for on the head and other parts, might be something to look for at the yards. Hey, it could happen.