OP here JHodges, you're right. I'm further along than the basic driver but no where to close to the knowledge that forum members hold. That being said, I was looking, for starters, to not take 18 seconds to get from 0-60. I would like to get at least 50 more hp, and with everyone saying just pop a v8 in there and be set, I might. But at the same time I like the "novelty factor" as mentioned earlier. If I could find a decently priced V8, I'd probably switch. As for the strip, I'd like to see mid 12's. And the fastest ive gotten her is 90, which isnt neaely sufficient for friday night drags at Texas Motorspeedway
There's always parts on dfwmustangs.net and its here in your back yard. This area is full of hot rods. Rick Brooks is here for Maverick parts. V8 is not hard if you want one, but it does take some time. Not just a one day deal. Especially when you think you have everything.
@groberts101, linc200 was his name over on ford6, he didnt MEAN for the 27 psi, I think I made that clear. Neither a liar a nor a cheat, , just a guy who tried to blow up a 200 and failed. He documented everything in a forum post called "yet another turbocharged 6 nears completion" and i doubt he holds any records even if he had been on a dyno at the time since 27 psi on a stock motor making 80 hp still wont be over 250 hp. and 300+ has been done. He did have multiple 200s ready to drop in later on in the build, in any case: http://www.fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=24859 Readthe whole forum if it interests you, there are at least three 10 second turbo'd 6s that I know of ... however linc200 WAS just running a 13.5. My memory failed me he was attempting to break into the 12s not 11s. granted he ran out air and was just holding at 5300 rpm the last 4 seconds. Im not trying to make waves, but: nitrous IS more of a shock than a turbo, a turbo ramps up, the boost and thus the power slower than nitrous, this is fairly obvious will break parts, but I maintain nitrous will break if not more, at least sooner. Im sure I could find publications to back that up but as it were I'm in a fluid dynamics night class and am trying to pay attention (haha) I concede that multiple stages of nitrous wouldnt be as big of a shock, and I hadnt thought of that as the only nitrous experience I have is a 75 shot on my hemi, and considering a small kit to change between my comet and my motorcycle. and if you read the post i was referencing, he stated to put a 306 in THEN turbo it, that has to be harder than just turboing the 250. I was not intending to make it seem easy, as its still quite the undertaking, but I'm going back to ignoring this thread now.
a few things about making power. first the auto trans in the 6 cyl cars was not built to handle much power. nitrous or turbo could easily cause it to fail. power is no fun if you dont have traction. with a stock 6 thats not a problem. you start increasing the power you will start spinning one tire. their is 2 good solutions to this. you can put a tire on that will have more traction, either a wider tire or a stickier tire like a drag radial, or you can put a limited slip in to the differential. that is also a good time to change the gears to a ration that will give you more torque multiplication. putting a torque converter with a higher stall speed in will help the car get up and go from a start. you can actually do a lot to a car with out actually doing anything to make more power that will give real good gains for dragracing. i would do this. get the nitrous kit. make sure you do the appropriate support stuff for the fuel and ignition systems. get the c4 rebuilt to v8 specs with a shift kit. put a 2500 stall converter in it. put some 3.25 gears and a limited slip into the differential. all of this will make the car fun to drive and race. every thing done here can be used with a v8 if you ever swap except for the 1bbl nitrous plate.
Well thank you very much Bryant, and seeing as you're the head tech up there, Would you recommend that I either A.) Get a professional to do this work (as I am quite the novice mechanic) or B.) Do it myself? How difficult would it be with someone with little time and limited tools/knowledge about gears and differentials, etc.? What would the approximate cost be for the work that you recommended?
you should be able to handle the removal of the transmission and the differential third member. take them to a reputable rebuilder and then reinstall them your self. broader transmissions has a great reputation http://www.broaderperformance.com/2-transmissions consider buy a transmission from them. i would expect the labor for changing out the gears and installing a limited slip to be around 200.
The only 2 sixs I would build are the 300 & the 240.300 & you will need a taller hood.That integrated head on the small sixs is a real dog,& they crack quite easily,do your self a favor & don`t waste your time.
