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Is there a way to chop a couple of V8 heads down and fit it on a 250ci?
The problem with the inline valve head for a pushrod V8 is that the valves slant in the opposite direction of the inline six.Is there a way to chop a couple of V8 heads down and fit it on a 250ci?
You might as well get a Barra.In my opinion, A four valve overhead cam head from one of the modern sixes would be less work and more special than a V8 head.
In my opinion, A four valve overhead cam head from one of the modern sixes would be less work and more special than a V8 head.
Well there is an on going project to do just that combining both of those idea's tried on both a 250 Cross Flow and Pre Cross Flow Short Block's what more could you want? https://fordsix.com/threads/dohc-250ci.84494/#post-682123You might as well get a Barra.
There may be potential here- the displacement of the modern inline 6 performance engines like BMW are close to the small Ford6. Something may come somewhat close to matching up with "minimal" fabrication. Way beyond my paygrade though.In my opinion, A four valve overhead cam head from one of the modern sixes would be less work and more special than a V8 head.
Biggest BMW six was 3.5litre, its a good engine and would wipe the floor with the pushrod fords. There is a wide selection of Australian sixes that are better than any of the log head units. SOHC DOHC, DOHC Turbo Get one, will cost you way less than cutting and welding up anything else.There may be potential here- the displacement of the modern inline 6 performance engines like BMW are close to the small Ford6. Something may come somewhat close to matching up with "minimal" fabrication. Way beyond my paygrade though.
Which one? IMO you would be far better off getting a whole engine, or even two. If you want pushrods we have the alloy head crossflow, or go to one of the OHC engines. I believe there are people import Australian stuff into USA, otherwise its DIY. Some people here would help you find one. In my town there is a wreckers yard with tonnes of SOHC and DOHC sixes, they run to about $500. Crossflows are getting old now and getting a standard bore block that usable is a bit of a task. There is lots on FB market place, search under Ford 4litre. https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:5b773e10-7d10-4b35-a9d8-a4eda992f2faIf this doesn't work, does anyone know where I can find an Ozzie head?
Aussiespeed has 4 barrel manifold for the crossie, SOHC and DOHC sixes. SOHC is slightly smaller physically than the DOHC Barra. the Best SOHC is the AU falcon version, but it has a cast alloy sump. Pre AU has steel sheet sump, which is easier to rework. Ill throw up a piccie of my crossflow to give you an idea. Aussiespeed 4 barrel manifold:-https://www.aussiespeedshop.com/ford-crossflow-6-cylinder/I pretty much want anything that I can put a 4bbl carb on.
Far better off getting a whole engine, I know there are some issues with bellhousings etc, but really adapting a crossie head to a precross block, is going to cost, unless you can DIY it. A head would cost you about $200, an engine probably not much more. Even better get one with a transmission, they do come with a 4 speed manual thats Australian made, but its a tough one (used behind 351s too), you would pay about 350-400 for one in reasonable shape. Mustang six got two crossies from Perth many years ago.Now if I can only find a crossflow head...