timray87":2sp8b68o said:
This pains me to even say it, but after thorough investigation, I can't adjust the motor hardly at all, it actually is only slightly off center, it was late and I measured center off of the waterpump not the harmonic balance.
After discussing building a custom intake that'll accept a throttle body for an EFI setup, I think I'd lose HP on the design versus using the CI intake and installing a throttle body on that.
Ultimately I've decided I'm going to put the old head back on and use it as a DD for a while until I save up money and find time to install a Mustang II Coil over front end, rid the shock towers and buy some room that way.
Thank you all for the input on this!
I've been monitoring this thread, since I put a 250 with the aluminum head in a '62 Ranchero that has shock towers.
If I understand correctly, you currently have a 200 in your Maverick. Looking at photos of the Maverick engine bay and shock towers, it looks as though there would be more clearance toward the top of the shock towers. Have you considered going with a 250? As I recall, the 250 has 2" taller deck height - this might put the CI intake manifold higher and allow it to clear the shock tower.
There would be some expense associated with building a 250 short block, but probably not another $3K as with the Mustang II front end. I don't think I have $3K in my short block, even with the custom pistons, balancing, etc.
Thanks
Bob