I6 to Y-block swap on a 55 - How about it?
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I6 to Y-block swap on a 55 - How about it?
Hi Guys-
Trying to reach a compromise with my 22 year old. I've a 55 F-100 I6 (223?) stock - it's all there. He wants to hot rod it. I'm thinking a period appropriate y-block to "restore" it. Anyone done this? How realistic is this? Three on the tree, geared way too low and 6v.
Any tips, insight, comments, jokes, etc, appreciated.
erinaldi
rocky mountains
Trying to reach a compromise with my 22 year old. I've a 55 F-100 I6 (223?) stock - it's all there. He wants to hot rod it. I'm thinking a period appropriate y-block to "restore" it. Anyone done this? How realistic is this? Three on the tree, geared way too low and 6v.
Any tips, insight, comments, jokes, etc, appreciated.
erinaldi
rocky mountains
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Hi, I have a 54 f100 that I'm doing the same thing. I pulled the 6cyl and 3spd and putting a 292 with an auto trans. I lucked out and picked up the engine and trans cheep. On this truck I'm staying with a 6volt system and getting a 6volt alternator from FIFTH AVENUE PARTS COUNTER. They carry parts for 6volt and 6to12volt systems. the alternator should help alot and I won't have to change allthe electrics,
good luck
good luck