SP head pics (first to be shipped to the US)

[xctasy]

Yeah, that's just the idea. Wouldn't be suprised if you could deck a little 200 engines log intake and bolt on three IDA or IDF 44's. That would be the ultimate. Imagine what a Mustang with this little baby would do to timid passers by!


http://galeriasfalc.netfirms.com/Fotos/motor09.jpg

 

[Anonymous]

Martin,

What is the size of the valve stems for the SP? Can I use V8 valves?

DB

 

[gravelrash]

im interested in bringing a 221sp head to australia, can anyone help me.
is there any aussie 221sp owners on these forums already??

 

[xctasy]

No, but there is a red 1974 Argie Falcon which is linked to this thread..somewhere. Can you legally do a number plate search to find the legal owner?

I can see Aussies going ga-ga over South American Fords already! They are strong, simple, and a nice trim, taut and terrific size. How else do you get six hombres around...get a bench seated Argentine Falcon mate!

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Gravelrash,

Martin(Southern Cross Racer) can take care of that for you. He checks in daily so I'm sure you'll get an answer soon.

DB

 

[Anonymous]

Did they sell 2-door Cortinas in Argentina with a straight six?

 

[xctasy]

No, you Aussies were the first, mate. The biggest theTaunus SP4 and SP5's got was 2.3 Lima OHC fours, the base engine in the Argie Falcon. They used German Taunus bodies with the earlier Taunus TC roof line. Your TC/TD/TE/TF's just missed getting a 2-dr, Ford Oz was going to use the Pinto tailgate on an Argentine Taunus platform, but they caved into the beanies and gave us the TE 4-dr instead. The South Africans got 2.5 Zephyr / 3 liter Essex Capri V6's in theres, but no-ne else had the balls to fit a factory 250 in-line into a Cortina.

http://www.taunus.nl/

The low deck 188/221 engine is about 100 pounds lighter, and doesn't need a big cut in the front and rear hood bulkheads. They look awesome, don't they?

I was looking at shoving one of those little short block sixes in my Cortina. But I've got other, weirder ideas now...

 

[Anonymous]

Hi there,

DB,
I will try to get you the exact numbers. My caliper is not accurate enough

Gravelrash,

Im currently in the process of shipping an ME head for a fellow member, and I will also check about shipping prices to Australia if you want.

XECUTE,
I love the Taunus coupe. Good handling, nice clean lines, and good front end. My mechanic buddy wants to buy one as his personal car, and install a 221 ME with some goodies. It's not a big deal to fit it into the engine bay, but we have our doubts about how the stock 5 speed box will handle the increased torque,
I like the contrast between the Aussie and the Argie Falcons. While they keep developing and improving the car in Australia over the years, we basically remained with the same body, with only some trim and driveline mods. Maybe because of the costs, but you also have to consider that local Falcon owners/buyers were, at least for the most part, very conservative people.
Martín.

 

[addo]

My experience with the V8 valves was they are taller by not much (than a six). Sleeving to the OD is no problem, but you have to resolve the height difference. Raise the rockers and shim the springs is one way, using longer valves still and recutting the lock grooves is another. With full roller rockers, raising the rockers may not be so necessary. It will depend on your geometry.

Best option is custom made (for length) valves as big - and in correct proportion - as they can fit.

Adam.

 

[Anonymous]

Did they ever export the Taunus to Mexico?

If they did, I might be able to get one. I've got a trucker buddy that runs the length of Mexico.
Love the lines of that car. Reminds me of a Jensen Intersepter Mark III.

John

 

[Anonymous]

Dunno for sure. i know that Ford Argentina exported a few Falcons to Cuba, but never heard of Mexico. Those are not really expensive around here, but its kinda hard to find one in good condition... Martín.

 

[Anonymous]

got my me head from martin on sat it is kool id post pics of it with all my chrome goodies that is going to be on the head but martin is going to do that i sent him the pics the chrome valve cover i had to do some modifying to lay flat on the head the intkat ports would'nt alow it to lay on the head so i had to do a little grinding on the valve cover in the spots os the intake ports fits like a charm now the t stat houseing i had to do absolutly nothing thanks martin

 

[Anonymous]

Glad you like it

Well, here are some pics of the head at its new home. Can't believe it was laying around here last Tuesday

I hope to have news about the next couple of heads to be shipped real soon... 1 ME and 1 SP.

Thanks a lot to 83Fairmont for the support and confidence. Now its time to help the manifolds join the head. Martín.

 

[Anonymous]

the pics look great dont they when i get the intake and manifolds ill give you more pics of the total assembly martin with the holley carb and all thanks again martin

 

[Anonymous]

Hey 83Fairmont,

Have you decided on which Holley you are going to use?

DB

 

[Anonymous]

holley 2300 500cfm 2bbl ill post pics of it on the head and together

 

[Anonymous]

Hey 83FAIRMONT200I6,

Give us an update on your engine/head.

DB

 

[Anonymous]

i love the purple

unique...most people are blue...including me

 

[Anonymous]

the intake and stuff arnt here yet ill be sure to post pics as soon as i get them here no problem as i said i would thet sould be here by the middle of next week or by the end of it i hope it took a little longer to determine who to ship the rest of the stuff thro since the usps takes 45 days i sent it ups

 

[Anonymous]

here is 1 pic of the intake and carb on the head this is just sitting there my picture hosting service wont allow me to post the other 3 cause they are to big im only allowed 120k pics and the other three are 123k