300 i6 swap

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  1. Powerband

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    I got to see the Clem Lachance "The Mad Frnchman"'s Ford Maverick 300 'Magnum Six' drag car in action at the Dover Drags' reuinon a few years ago at Lebanon Valley Speedway. I didn't get to stage with Clem LaChance but witnessed the sound and fury of the screaming 300 "Magnum Six" Maverick .

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    BTW: For a challenging build, the native Maverick small block six 250 has many of same capabilities as the 300 and speed equipment readily available.

    have fun
     
  2. greasemonkey

    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    I think an inline build would really be cool. I have an old 300 iv saved for years that I want to build.
     
  3. greengiant

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    I have a 250 in it now that is rusted solid because it was a flood car. Was thinking of rebuilding it and beefing it up but the intake is so restricted it would be hard to make decent power.
     
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    A couple of more pictures of the Mad Frenchman's inline 6:




    P7120069.jpg P7120070.jpg
     
  5. mavgrabber01

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    Thank you for posting the engine pictures. I've always heard about the Mad Frenchman's swap/car, but never saw an engine bay picture.
     

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