Performance 300 FS Craigslist
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,061
Likes: 9
From: Mims, FL
Performance 300 FS Craigslist
Not mine, but saw this while looking through CL ads and thought to share it here:
Professional Built Ford 300 Inline 6
Professional Built Ford 300 Inline 6
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,195
Likes: 387
From: Near Los Angeles
I'm speaking my thoughts about the engine, and what I would do with it:
8k for an engine I don't know, the shop that did the work, or the builder, or a million other things. And, I'm sure, there's zero warranty! I'd say it's a gamble.
V.cover nor dizzy say performance. The entire engine is a BIG question mark.
8k for an engine I don't know, the shop that did the work, or the builder, or a million other things. And, I'm sure, there's zero warranty! I'd say it's a gamble.
V.cover nor dizzy say performance. The entire engine is a BIG question mark.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,061
Likes: 9
From: Mims, FL
I hear ya. I didn't put it up there thinking it's any kind of a deal, but thought it was something for conversation. I don't know anything about the racer that built it and has since died; anyone heard of him? Maybe FTF knows a little bit about the guy.
I googled him and multiple lines come up including videos at the track.
Here's a NHRA page: Jerry Arnold | Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
I googled him and multiple lines come up including videos at the track.
Here's a NHRA page: Jerry Arnold | Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
Definitely cool if it's all authentic but, I agree with F-250.
However, what exactly about it would make it that expensive? He didn't list much of anything that I'm not already doing on my rebuild, and I'm probably going to be about $3000 out the door.
However, what exactly about it would make it that expensive? He didn't list much of anything that I'm not already doing on my rebuild, and I'm probably going to be about $3000 out the door.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,195
Likes: 387
From: Near Los Angeles
Fljab--Thanks for posting that. It is interesting to see any beefed up 300. As time goes by they are getting rare.
I wonder if the price is high b/c of the wow factor. If it was a big name builder who assembled the engine, then it is that builder's reputation the owner is trying to exploit. When, in reality, as AB mentioned, the same engine could be duplicated for about $3,000.
I wonder if the price is high b/c of the wow factor. If it was a big name builder who assembled the engine, then it is that builder's reputation the owner is trying to exploit. When, in reality, as AB mentioned, the same engine could be duplicated for about $3,000.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,061
Likes: 9
From: Mims, FL
I haven't pulled up the specs on some of the combo, but noticed the 340 pistons and BBC 396 rods. I don't think I've ever read about using them in any kind of performance build.
Last edited by fljab; Nov 2, 2016 at 06:30 PM. Reason: typo
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,987
Likes: 104
From: Boise, Idaho
I haven't heard of using those either. I'm curious what the reasoning is.
The 340 pistons are 4.040" stock and 396 rods are 6.135"
Ford 300 rods are 6.208" stock.
So, a little shorter rod, but not much else. Rod length can affect the dynamic compression ratio, so maybe it to focus on that?
Otherwise, it was probably just a combo that got them to the desired compression ratio. I know I looked through different engines/rods to find different combinations that would fit and achieve a desired compression ratio. Eventually, I used Ford 351 v8 pistons with older 300 rods to get to 9:1. Again, not particularly expensive.
The 340 pistons are 4.040" stock and 396 rods are 6.135"
Ford 300 rods are 6.208" stock.
So, a little shorter rod, but not much else. Rod length can affect the dynamic compression ratio, so maybe it to focus on that?
Otherwise, it was probably just a combo that got them to the desired compression ratio. I know I looked through different engines/rods to find different combinations that would fit and achieve a desired compression ratio. Eventually, I used Ford 351 v8 pistons with older 300 rods to get to 9:1. Again, not particularly expensive.
Trending Topics
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,643
Likes: 69
Jerry was an upstanding guy and a friend of mine who taught me a lot about racing these sixes. I would have no qualms about buying something he built. He did some work on my crossflow heads from time-to-time. His work was always impeccable and his prices reasonable.
I do not know anything about this specific customer engine build. But I'd bet it was done right.
I'll miss Jerry. R.I.P.
I do not know anything about this specific customer engine build. But I'd bet it was done right.
I'll miss Jerry. R.I.P.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,061
Likes: 9
From: Mims, FL
Jerry was an upstanding guy and a friend of mine who taught me a lot about racing these sixes. I would have no qualms about buying something he built. He did some work on my crossflow heads from time-to-time. His work was always impeccable and his prices reasonable.
I do not know anything about this specific customer engine build. But I'd bet it was done right.
I'll miss Jerry. R.I.P.
I do not know anything about this specific customer engine build. But I'd bet it was done right.
I'll miss Jerry. R.I.P.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
77_f250_custom
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
16
Mar 2, 2015 01:58 PM
spshultz
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
3
Jul 15, 2001 02:48 PM