Greg, that is one killer six banger. Can you give me some specs on it. That looks like what we're basically after. Thanks, Woody
Maybe in an alternate universe. The sixes of the Ford Maverick era are no comparison to the sixes of today. They make good boat anchors, but are otherwise a big waste of time & money.
here you go, parts to rebuild that 200. http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/rock-auto-closing-out-some-maverick-parts.109752/
See attached. If you want specific details, I'd be more than happy to provide. "In-line" sixes are fabulous for "low-end-torq" - just what you need for "off-the line". Besides, it's a challenge to squeeze out pony's. I'm the secretary for a local hot rod club and have PLENTY of resources for pure muscle. ( I work full time - I'm part of an engineering group for major electronics company). Building up this six was a lot of fun, and "Janet" will feel safe and confident handling her car!
Greg, thanks again this is exactly what we're after. I have a 350 in my 76 firebird and have always enjoyed big V-8 power but we want to go the way of torque with the I-6. I've always been a fan of inline 6's from my first IH Red Diamond in a 60 something pick up to 45 years as a long haul independent trucker,almost always with Cummins in line 6 engines. My tow vehicle in retirement is a Dodge Ram with a 5.9 Cummins. With the chip I have in it I can smoke all 4 no problem. My motto all those years of buying and operating heavy trucks was " never trust a V-8 diesel ". Janet and I will be in touch.
Whether I do or not is irrelevant. The fact is that spending the same amount of money on a V-8 will yield much greater performance as it would on a I-6 from the 1970s. You can argue all you want but it won't change physics. At the end of the day, it ends up being a huge waste of time and money to hop up one of those sixes, which is something that most people who are new to these old cars do not need.
Seriously?? You're gonna try to compare a '70s Ford I-6 to a Cummins diesel? The "low-end torque" you speak of is non-existent in those motors.
You crazy Crazy Larry! Kidding...thanks for your input and you too Greg and Frank. At this point Pop and I are just trying to learn as much as possible from you all, nothing has been set in stone as to which direction we're taking the car (although I think Pop has made up his mind ). Have a great night all!
Gee Larry - we're up to the challenge. "Laws of Physics"? Which ones? I'm curious to hear your explanation in terms of Newton, thermodynamics, and bore/stroke ratio. Perhaps you need to go back to the library and re-do your homework...?
You're hilarious. Like I said; put the same amount of money into a V-8 as the Ford I-6 from the '70s, and the v-8 will stomp all over it (not to mention that it will sound a heck of a lot better too). It's nice that you "like a challenge", but you shouldn't give that kind of advice to a new Maverick/Comet owner who's just trying to get the damn thing running & driving as opposed to trying to make some kind of statement or take on some expensive "challenge". And if Newton's theories, or thermodynamics were on your side in this debate, there never would have been any reason to create the V-8.
Well Larry, I don't know what to tell you...except, you still haven't answered the questions. Perhaps it's a little too technical for you. We'll just let it go at that.
I answered all the questions pertaining to this topic, and you have yet to prove that your '70s I-6 can hang with a V-8 for the same amount of money. I'm not holding my breath.
