horsepower question
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From: The dark carnival
Originally Posted by fordman68
is there anyway to get the 6 up around 200hp without rebuilding it
If you mean without touching the motor...then probably....and forced induction would be the best bet.
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Originally Posted by fordman68
well i just bought a 78 f150 with a freshly rebuilt 300 6 andi wanted some more hp
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Originally Posted by Conanski
I'd say that motor has pretty low compression like all the motor from that era, so swapping on a later head would be a good start. The next thing would be upgrade the cam, and install a good exhaust system. It's 300 cubic inches so there's no reason it can't produce similar HP numbers as the V8 if you let it breath. I have seen a few stupid fast I6 drag cars at the track.. well over 300hp.
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From: THEHAUTE
yeah i agree with the 300 as a good choice.
it will tow pretty much anything you can hook to it
[from experience] you keep the oil in it and changed as said
it will outlast your truck
i love mine but it just doesnt have the get up and go the V8 has but
its a damn good engine
it will tow pretty much anything you can hook to it
[from experience] you keep the oil in it and changed as said
it will outlast your truck
i love mine but it just doesnt have the get up and go the V8 has but
its a damn good engine
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Originally Posted by fordman68
what head do u sugest? year, same motor? and is this a good cam for it or is there a better one? http://www.sdparts.com/product/CRA34...mshaftKit.aspx
