Hello!
This is a combination of an introduction and performance advice, so I decided to skip the intro forum and go straight for the performance forum. My name is Boedy, and I purchased my 1965 Ranchero earlier this year. I have named him "Julio", so from here on out you will know what I am referring to. All my life I have been terrible about getting multiple vehicles per year, never happy with anything. Keeping cars and trucks for a short time and then selling them. I hate this, but much like a drug addict, I can't seem to stop. Julio is my attempt at rehab. He is my daily driver, my pickup truck, and my toy all in one. So far so good. I have no lust for other cars other than the occasional wondering eye, and of course I can still appreciate awesomeness when I see it! He is a base model with a 200 inline and three on the tree, rusted out floor-boards and bumper mounts, and a great patina.
So, my plans for Julio are to make him a very cool and functional little pickup truck. I've already purchased new V8 front springs, awaiting the money to purchase the new rear leafs. Hopefully this will give enough of a lift, as I want him to set about 3 inches higher than stock. If not, I will address that later. I will be running slightly larger AT tires and so torque is much desired.
So, I am happy to tell you all that I just purchased a 250 inline that I will be swapping in. But before that happens, I will be modding it a bit and possibly doing a full rebuild. So here's where I need a little help. My hopes are to have about 120-140 hp to the ground and lots of torque. I will be installing a mustang t-5 and some sort of rear end that will allow me to have posi-trac. All I am really planning on doing to the engine is to machine the intake to directly accept a 2v carb (likely a Webber), cam it up, headers, and electronic ignition.
Will this get me to my goals? Or will I need to get different pistons, roller rockers, deck the engine, mill the head, bla bla bla? Also of note, the engine is a 1975, so I am assuming that it is not the better cylinder head, should I hold out for the better head or does it not really matter for my power goals?
Boedy
This is a combination of an introduction and performance advice, so I decided to skip the intro forum and go straight for the performance forum. My name is Boedy, and I purchased my 1965 Ranchero earlier this year. I have named him "Julio", so from here on out you will know what I am referring to. All my life I have been terrible about getting multiple vehicles per year, never happy with anything. Keeping cars and trucks for a short time and then selling them. I hate this, but much like a drug addict, I can't seem to stop. Julio is my attempt at rehab. He is my daily driver, my pickup truck, and my toy all in one. So far so good. I have no lust for other cars other than the occasional wondering eye, and of course I can still appreciate awesomeness when I see it! He is a base model with a 200 inline and three on the tree, rusted out floor-boards and bumper mounts, and a great patina.
So, my plans for Julio are to make him a very cool and functional little pickup truck. I've already purchased new V8 front springs, awaiting the money to purchase the new rear leafs. Hopefully this will give enough of a lift, as I want him to set about 3 inches higher than stock. If not, I will address that later. I will be running slightly larger AT tires and so torque is much desired.
So, I am happy to tell you all that I just purchased a 250 inline that I will be swapping in. But before that happens, I will be modding it a bit and possibly doing a full rebuild. So here's where I need a little help. My hopes are to have about 120-140 hp to the ground and lots of torque. I will be installing a mustang t-5 and some sort of rear end that will allow me to have posi-trac. All I am really planning on doing to the engine is to machine the intake to directly accept a 2v carb (likely a Webber), cam it up, headers, and electronic ignition.
Will this get me to my goals? Or will I need to get different pistons, roller rockers, deck the engine, mill the head, bla bla bla? Also of note, the engine is a 1975, so I am assuming that it is not the better cylinder head, should I hold out for the better head or does it not really matter for my power goals?
Boedy