I'm not too sure what it came out of...The 9" was already installed when I bought the truck......well it isn't installed the right way but its there none the less...I will be doin either a 4 link or ladder bars with bags...

 

ok ihave too fined out what to take one out of for my panel.i dont belive anything will hold up to the power of a 460

 

I'm in the process of putting in an early C...sler hemi with a Warner T-85/R-11 three speed OD transmission in my '59 F100 4x4. It has the stock Spicer 24 T-case and 9" rear, but with 4.11 gears. So far, so good. There's a lot of room in the engine compartment, although I'll probably wish for power steering at some point. Another thing on my "hopefull" list is a fiberglass hood like the one from U.S. Body Parts, in Florida. Anyone have any experience with their parts? I'm also shortening the frame 8" to take a 6-1/2' stepside bed.

 

My big block is a 300 I-6 that puts out 400 FPT & 300 HP w/ a 10-1 CR.


Cheers
Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel

 

[QUOTE=Col Flashman]My big block is a 300 I-6 that puts out 400 FPT & 300 HP w/ a 10-1 CR.



Vern

 

I have a 70 something 360 which was rebuilt to a 390. A c6 auto trans.
The engine still has the stock 2bbl carb - has plenty of juice.
What kind of headers are you guys using to fit with a stock front end axel etc???

 

Headers are something I have been wondering about to. I will be looking for some big block headers that will work with a M II clipped 51 F1 as well. If anyone has bought any they really like I would appreciate any info.

 

Col Flashman, How did you manage to get 400 foot pounds and 300 ponies from your 4.9 liter engine ? That's so kool .

 

300 H.P. @ 4600 rpm & 400 Torque @ 3200 rpm w/ a 10 to 1 C.R.
It idels @ 675 & is smooth as glass, a quarter was placed on top of the Valve Cover & it Did Not move Nor rattle.

Ross Pistons 4.060
Hastings Power Flex Rings .060
Federal Mogul Mains .020 Under
Clevite Performance Bearings Std.
Federal Mogul Cam Bearings Std.
Melling Torque Cam
Melling H.V. Oli Pump
Eagle H-beam Rods 6.300 2.100 Rod Journal
Crane Gold Race Roller rockers
ARP Main Stud Kit, Rocker Studs,
Fisher International Ballancer
Bore 4.060
Power Hone 4.060
Full P&P Intake & Exhaust
Performance valve job
Performance Balance job on Steele Crank w/ in 7 grams
Grind Rod Journals to 2.100
Plumb Intake for Heat via Water Pump
Deck Block to Square
Align hone to Factory specs
Deck block for Zero Deck
Offenhauser C Intake
Holley 1850 600 CFM
S.S. Borla 2 into 2 Header

Answers to other engine questions below.

*A look at the dyno sheet or at least a list of the hp and tq numbers in 500 rpm increments from 1000 rpm to 5000.

"The numbers start @ 3000 & stop @ 4600 on the print out."
RPM SF-TQ SF-HP
3000 397.7 237.6
3500 397.8 264.6
4000 381.9 288.8
4500 351.4 297.7

*Why they opted for the 6.3 rod (stock 300 is 6.2097"), instead of going directly for the 240 rod (6.7947"), which would have given a more desirable rod ratio.

Rod Angle was @ criticle.

*Is there any flow data for the ported head?

NO, Not Available

*Were stock valve sizes used?

NO, Oversize Swirl Pattern S.S.

*What brand pistons were used, if possible what was the part number?

Ross custom made.

*How was the camshaft installed: straight up, advanced or retarded?

2* advanced

*Was the crank offset ground? If so, what is the final stroke of the crank?

NO, 20/1000s under 4" arm as is.


Cheers
Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel

 

if my memory serves me correct....I believe Sanderson Headers actually make ones for that set up....I may be mistaken but its worth a shot

 

600hp??? Assuming you've ridden in a vehicle with this much power, you know how hard that is to control in a short wheelbase vehicle. A friend had a speed shop build a 540hp bigblock for his '71 2WD pickup, and my rides in that consisted of wondering how he was ever going to keep that thing on the road, and it was a longer wheelbase pickup with the 8' bed. Just something to keep in mind, it's very hard to control with that much power when combined with terrible weight distribution and a short wheel base. (but it can be fun trying, as long as you don't pile it up)

Gary

 

Col Flashman, good job . I'm jealous . My 4.9 may at best puts out 120 h.p . But then again, it's stock . Great; now my mind is racing . Hmmm!

 

Thanks DyceDesign I will check it out.

 

I am running a 351-c, c-6 tranny in my 56. My buddy had a 289 in his 55 and it looks so small when the hood is open.

1956bigwindow

 

Im running a Ford Racing 460 crate engine and a race built c6. The engine has the new John Kaase aluminum SCJ heads and makes 550hp and 545 ft lbs of torque. I have a Fatbar 4link with a 9" and 3.89 gears with a detroit locker. You can see all my pics in my gallery.
I just need a better torque converter and an 850 double pumper carb and I will be deep in the 11s. Runs mid 12s with stock TC and 750 carb now so its still great fun.