What is cost and availability for a aluminum crossflow head?

[Guest]

The stock 2bbl intake takes a Weber pattern. I'm sure there are other 2bbl intakes out there. You can also go for the MPI, 4bbl, triple DCOE's, etc.. There are quite a few different options. Also, you have to consider that not all of the Crossflow heads are the same, they changed themselves over the years as far as chamber shape and notches on the intake side for fuel injectors.

For the dizzy, the DI setup may be just what the doctor ordered, otherwise your existing dizzy w/ a Pertronix will work just as well.

You'll not only need the cam from Oz, but also gasket sets and such. If you aren't careful, all the money spent to import over parts and modify blocks to suit may be better spent on a 302.

Another thing is that these heads have been out of production for over 10 years as well so we're still playing with obsolete technology :roll:

Al

 

[MustangSix]

Al makes a good point. Dealing with obsolete engines has a certain charm, but that's why these are the last Crossflows that I'll deal with.

I'm thinking of building a 4.0 OHC for the Mustang.......

 

[BKNLINE]

Understood loud and clear! I'm very interested in the Crossflow head too so put me on the list. I still plan to have two I6 200's built. One with the 250 Oz head and a Crossflow if Jack determines it's feasible.

I like the old technology. My Mustang is 38 years old! *G*

My new car is a '78 Ford Fairmont Futura (USA). It's the news car I've ever owned -except for an '81 ex-cop Fairmont but it never ran and I never had it titled in my name...

Boy, did I get off topic fast.

Regards, all

Dean T

 

[addo]

Redline P/N 12-71 AUD$250. 4 Barrel Holley fanimold.

I still think it's cheaper to buy the whole motor and rebuild.

Everything is old-tech soon enough. My computer included (almost needs a block heater this winter :roll: ). I wouldn't shun them for such a reason. Just be aware of your risks and options first.

I have been posting stuff off to one of the forum members (chooses to remain incognito), and shortly he will have an engine ready to go, no ifs or buts, nothing to fab or fiddle. But it's been a fair haul, as with Leroy's 221s.

Then, I will have a FULL list of rebuild "kit" and prices to publish, bellhousing through to the timing cover. This will help everybody to be more informed.

Adam.

p.s. I actually love old-tech, so freely admit bias. Rockabilly music, carriage clocks, hand tools from obscure trades. Nobody ever complains about those grimy old Italian violins...

 

[Anlushac11]

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The main reservation holding me back from trying to get a 221 I6 is that I would still need to fabricate a rear sump oil pan and come up with a C4 bellhousing which is apparently a rarity down there as C4's werent common.

The whole point of the Crossflow conversion is the mix of the best of Oz and US I6's. The availability of US blocks and common parts and the excellent Oz heads. I could go with DIS but if something breaks thats not the sort of thing a local autoparts store would stock...but I am intrigued by the idea.

Im inclined to lean Jacks way, if I do a whole engine I will look heavily at a OHC engine.