Alright, first off, thank you and hello to whomever reads this post and gives giving me your advice and guidance your best try.
Ive had my 1973 Mustang for close to 4 years now, and she's a great car, I built it with my dad and I'm probably never going to part with her. That being said, as you all know, a semi-stock, improperly tuned 250ci I6 doesnt exactly do much except sound kindof 'cool' to people who don't know jack about muscle cars or engines. Up until now I havent really been interested in extensive modding of my I6 because I did in fact want to throw a 429 cobra jet into her. Obviously that is no longer happening, mostly because I'd like to keep the same engine me and my dad worked on together.
Ive done some research on classic inlines as well as a bit of other reading about I6's and ive definitely caught the bug to build her up into something unique.
as of now, this is my current engine configuration that I'm aware:
-Stock head
-stock log
-stock internals (decided to just say what I know rather than sound like a moron)
-exhaust manifod
-1-v 1100 Autolite Carb
-Pertronix Ignition & 40,000v ignition coil w/aftermarket wiring
-split exhaust (yeah, I was in High school with $500, didnt really realize that you need a COMPLETE system)
I DID rip out all of the emissions stuff because it is no longer required and did upgrade to an open air filter.
Putting it bluntly, I know theres ALOT of work to be done to break that depressing 88hp rating that was given to my car in 1973. I want to build a Motor that gets close to or breaks 200hp, lives up to the idea of the 'reliable 6', while retaining drive ability(Not looking for 40MPG, just something decent), an engine that in essence is something that will cause the people who think the straight 6 to do a double take. I'm a pretty inexperienced mechanic looking to gain some knowledge and some insight from y'all. Thank you.
Ive had my 1973 Mustang for close to 4 years now, and she's a great car, I built it with my dad and I'm probably never going to part with her. That being said, as you all know, a semi-stock, improperly tuned 250ci I6 doesnt exactly do much except sound kindof 'cool' to people who don't know jack about muscle cars or engines. Up until now I havent really been interested in extensive modding of my I6 because I did in fact want to throw a 429 cobra jet into her. Obviously that is no longer happening, mostly because I'd like to keep the same engine me and my dad worked on together.
Ive done some research on classic inlines as well as a bit of other reading about I6's and ive definitely caught the bug to build her up into something unique.
as of now, this is my current engine configuration that I'm aware:
-Stock head
-stock log
-stock internals (decided to just say what I know rather than sound like a moron)
-exhaust manifod
-1-v 1100 Autolite Carb
-Pertronix Ignition & 40,000v ignition coil w/aftermarket wiring
-split exhaust (yeah, I was in High school with $500, didnt really realize that you need a COMPLETE system)
I DID rip out all of the emissions stuff because it is no longer required and did upgrade to an open air filter.
Putting it bluntly, I know theres ALOT of work to be done to break that depressing 88hp rating that was given to my car in 1973. I want to build a Motor that gets close to or breaks 200hp, lives up to the idea of the 'reliable 6', while retaining drive ability(Not looking for 40MPG, just something decent), an engine that in essence is something that will cause the people who think the straight 6 to do a double take. I'm a pretty inexperienced mechanic looking to gain some knowledge and some insight from y'all. Thank you.