[echo]

65 Mustang 200ci 6 IL build:
This is where I was:


This is where I is:


I bought this car new in 1965 from Jim Sanders Ford in Houston Texas.
The salesman tried for 2 hours to get me to buy the V8.
I finally convinced him I could not afford the gas..

I should be getting my block back from the machine shop this Friday 3/Dec/10.
Then the fun part begins..

The motor:
Balance the rotating assembly
High performance balancer.
Deck Height 0.010
2.82 Rear Gear Ratio.
Clay Smith Hydraulic Cams 264/264 110 LC IVC 62º + 4º for 66º
Aluminum Cylinder Head
Aluminum Tri Carb Intake
C4 Transmission

Yella Terra Full Roller Rocker
Plasma-Moly Piston Rings
Dual Roller Timing Chain

DUI Ignition
Melling Oil Pump
Dual Out Stainless Steel Header
Alloy Valve Cover
3- 2v Weber Carbs
ARP Bolts

Number of Cylinders : 6
Bore : 3.72
Stroke: 3.126
Rod Length : 4.175
IVC: (62º+4º) 66º
Target Altitude : (1000 ft)

SCR 9.5:1
Effective stroke 2.45
DCR 7.46:1
Dynamic cranking pressure 145.14 PSI.


If my money holds out, I should be finished around March 2011…
This build if for eye candy car shows and with a mild performance added..
I will post pictures as I go...

PS In 1965 the price of gas was around 0.30 cents a gallon… well duhhhhhh

[Countryboy_99]

I'm really looking forward to see this build progress. By the way its really refreshing to see an inline 6 2+2, one that hasn't been converted to a v8 at that. Give it the love it deserves. It looks awesome.

[lcorriveau3]

Nice project. Please post pics of the engine when you are done. The build sounds very interesting. Any idea of the HP/TQ you are going to get out of your engine mods?

[echo]

Countryboy_99.. That was my thUnking..
all the car shows I’ve been to all 65 Mustangs have v8’s.
haven’t seen one 65 FB.

So I thought the 65 FB’s needed to be represented and certainly one with a modified IL6…


still getting the hang of this site...

[echo]

lcorriveau3 Thank you..
not to worry.. I have discovered the world of digital camera…

I spoke with the machine shop today and it looks like it will be Monday 6 Dec 10 before I get the block back…

I should end up with 222.46 HP
I’m not sure about the torque but I believe it should be around 260 @4500 ??

I may have to look at the torque converter for modified stall ??
I will leave the tires, rear-end and disk brakes to my grandson should he take the interest.
He’s only 9 now..

This build is strictly show for me.. even tho I live just about a mile or so from the drag strip…

[Countryboy_99]

Lucky grandson.

[RagHead]

Glad to see you are building the original L6 . Most people just snatch them out and drop in a V8 for whatever reason, not that I have anything against the 8's.

[bigblacklab]

Echo - I am getting ready to undertake a similar project in my 66 convertible. Would love to pick your brain about a few things if you're willing.

[echo]

bigblacklab Echo - I am getting ready to undertake a similar project in my 66 convertible. Would love to pick your brain about a few things if you're willing.

You ant gonna believe dis..

My apologies for taking so long to get back here. I hate to admit this but I lost this address. It took me for ever to find.. O well stuff do happen..

So bigblacklab if you’re still there Pick Away…

Here is a vedio

VIDEO

VIDEO

I made you might find interesting…
Check out what is under and looking up…
I think you just might get a chuckle from it..

My original plan has changed some what…

ClassicInline does not know when they will have a Tri carb manifold ready for release.

The original idea behind this build was to add some EYE CANDY….
SO.. on to plan “B”…

Now I will use my log head and the Offenhauser manifold…
(EYE CANDY) + some mild performance….

I will be adding pictures as I go along……..

[echo]

Just trying to get notification when post are made here..
I think I got it..

[mach1racer]

Nice to finally see someone keeping the straight 6 in the car

[67ATX]

I'm new to the Mustang world, just bought a 67 hardtop 200ci.
Is there a legit way to put tension on the alt/fan belt? I snapped mine on the way home and put a new one on at Autozone but it squeaks like crazy. Also it seems to be affecting the performance, sometimes it will die going into 1st.
Solutions??

[BA Mustang]

Yeah mine squealed too when I replaced mine. We had to take a breaker bar and stick it between the block and alternator. Then while pulling on it to push the alternator farther away, had someone tighten the bolt.

[Blown284]

Very nice build...Loving it.

[67ATX]

Originally Posted by BA Mustang Yeah mine squealed too when I replaced mine. We had to take a breaker bar and stick it between the block and alternator. Then while pulling on it to push the alternator farther away, had someone tighten the bolt.

That did the trick! I was just worried there was a specific tension spec I was going to exceed but it's squeak-free now.

BTW Echo I'm pretty jealous of your spotless 200ci!
Where would I find an aluminum head? and how much do they run?

[echo]

Well I’m finally back. Still waiting on a few parts. But this is what a
I wonder what it will look like ................ looks like..


Still have a lot of work left to do. But I’m on the down hill side… I have made some YouTube video showing what I have completed up to now..

But my favorite is the first 8 minutes of Part II…

‪Mustang 200 Rebuld Part II‬‏ - YouTube

‪Mustang 200 Rebuld Part II‬‏ - YouTube

If you watch this Keep this in mind there are lines from 4 movies.
1: (Also Known As) from Analyze This
2: (Smack Your Momma) from Smoky And The Bandit
3: (Belt Buckle) from My Cousin Vinny
4: (Mr Orange) from Reservoir Dogs
Mr Orange was the undercover cop that spoiled the jewel robbery that got everyone whacked..

And the uninvited reporter Walter Windshield, is from a famous reporter in the 40’s Walter Winchell..
I was fortunate enough to hear him when my dad would listen..

I didn’t think I would ever finish it. I would start laughing myself stupid and have to start over.. and over and over…

I will be back with more updates and a lot sooner now..

[echo]

Originally Posted by 67ATX That did the trick! I was just worried there was a specific tension spec I was going to exceed but it's squeak-free now. BTW Echo I'm pretty jealous of your spotless 200ci! Where would I find an aluminum head? and how much do they run?

Well I dont know how I missed this. But if ya still need it:
Classic Inline Classic Inlines Performance Parts - Ford Inline Six Products
They run around 2 grand.

I had to use the log head because CI was not able to market an Aluminum Tri Crab manifold. My primary objective was Tri Carbs….

[BA Mustang]

Is that an A/C and alternator bracket?

[echo]

Yes it is... I have to fabricate new support arms for it...

[67ATX]

Originally Posted by echo Well I dont know how I missed this. But if ya still need it: Classic Inline Classic Inlines Performance Parts - Ford Inline Six Products They run around 2 grand. I had to use the log head because CI was not able to market an Aluminum Tri Crab manifold. My primary objective was Tri Carbs….

Well I shot 3 pushrods into the oil pan of the 200ci and swapped a 302 in it for less than $2k.

Do you have an estimate of HP/Torque ratings for your 200?