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What is the stock HP rating on a 77 300 ci. I6? Where can I get performance parts for this engine other than CLIFFORD, OFFENHAUSER, AND FORD SIX PARTS? Is it safe to use nitrous on it?
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The sticker on the A/F case on the carb. on a '77 I looked @ states 170hp.
E-bay is where I found the majority of the parts for my 300 I-6.
I'd go w/ an On Demand Ethynol/Water Injection system before I'd mess w/ Nitros, to much of a hassle & you half your engine life, especially if you make a mistake during use.
Watch "The Fast & the Furious" for what can go wrong using nitros.
E-bay is where I found the majority of the parts for my 300 I-6.
I'd go w/ an On Demand Ethynol/Water Injection system before I'd mess w/ Nitros, to much of a hassle & you half your engine life, especially if you make a mistake during use.
Watch "The Fast & the Furious" for what can go wrong using nitros.
Last edited by Col Flashman; Mar 16, 2006 at 07:48 PM.
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There are mainly three variations of water injection systems. They are dependent of the location of the water injectors. The first technique consists of injecting water at the entrance of the intake manifold. The second injects water at the exit pipe of the intercooler. The third technique injects water at the entry of the intercooler and is only used in competition vehicles. In this latter variation most of the in-cylinder detonation prevention is done by injecting additional fuel which is then used as coolant (i.e. is not burned) and runs the engine above the stoechiometric ratio (i.e. rich).
How water injection works
The system is, usually, made up of 3 elements:
A water injector (similar to a fuel injector)
A high pressure pump (capable of attaining at least 3 to 4 bar pressure and sometimes even more)
Water Injection allows you to increase your boost above stock levels without having to worry about detonation. It will also lower your exhaust gas temperatures (EGT's) by 100-200 degrees F. An added benefit is as the air charge is compressed, the water turns to steam and internally steam cleans the carbon from your engine.
How water injection works
The system is, usually, made up of 3 elements:
A water injector (similar to a fuel injector)
A high pressure pump (capable of attaining at least 3 to 4 bar pressure and sometimes even more)
Water Injection allows you to increase your boost above stock levels without having to worry about detonation. It will also lower your exhaust gas temperatures (EGT's) by 100-200 degrees F. An added benefit is as the air charge is compressed, the water turns to steam and internally steam cleans the carbon from your engine.
