Crazy idea?
#1
Crazy idea?
So I've been reading about my 200 6 and what can be done to get a few more horseys out of it for quite awhile. Yesterday I ran across this article from Mustang Monthly (http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techar..._ignition.html).
It says that Offenhauser made a triple single barrel intake for these cars that improved driveablity, a little in performance, and more torque. Yesterday I said to myself, 'thats nuts!' Today I say, 'thats pretty cool!'
So I ask -
1. Am I a victim of my own craziness
2. Has anyone done this, and, if so, how hard was it and how well does it work?
I know there are things made today that will improve it, but I'm trying to stay in the 'what they could do in the 60's' improvements. I might change my mind when it gets warms up and I can actually do something with the car to make up my mind completely.
It says that Offenhauser made a triple single barrel intake for these cars that improved driveablity, a little in performance, and more torque. Yesterday I said to myself, 'thats nuts!' Today I say, 'thats pretty cool!'
So I ask -
1. Am I a victim of my own craziness
2. Has anyone done this, and, if so, how hard was it and how well does it work?
I know there are things made today that will improve it, but I'm trying to stay in the 'what they could do in the 60's' improvements. I might change my mind when it gets warms up and I can actually do something with the car to make up my mind completely.
#2
No, actually it's pretty cool. The intake is one of the main limitations in 6 cylinder performance. Get that, a dual header, and a cam upgrade, and you've got more power than a 289 2V.
Last edited by 2+2GT; 02-28-2011 at 09:48 AM.
#6
Ok, so I'm not crazy. Guess I'll figure this into my budget when it comes time to do the engine. Come on springtime!
Also, is this the correct Carb for a 66 200? It looks a little different than mine. I was also wondering if this looked rebuildable and worth it for the 3 carb project.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3783wt_1165
Also, is this the correct Carb for a 66 200? It looks a little different than mine. I was also wondering if this looked rebuildable and worth it for the 3 carb project.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3783wt_1165
Last edited by bluemustang1966; 02-28-2011 at 11:49 AM.
#7
Ok, so I'm not crazy. Guess I'll figure this into my budget when it comes time to do the engine. Come on springtime!
Also, is this the correct Carb for a 66 200? It looks a little different than mine. I was also wondering if this looked rebuildable and worth it for the 3 carb project.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3783wt_1165
Also, is this the correct Carb for a 66 200? It looks a little different than mine. I was also wondering if this looked rebuildable and worth it for the 3 carb project.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3783wt_1165
#10
So I think I'm going to do this down the road. I'll acquire the other two carbs slowly as I find them for a good price. I found this one on ebay, but, it says it is for a manual tranny. What is the difference, or, will it work with auto as well? I have a C4.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182