Ross Racing forged pistons 9.5:1, .030 over, Comp 268 Cam, Clifford aluminum Valve cover, Edelbrock 500 cfm 4v carb, Ford Racing 3x13 Air cleaner with Milled Ford logo. Ford Racing PCV and Oil caps (Chrome) Custom bent steel vacuum and fuel lines, C/o uncle Dale Offenhauser c series intake, Hedman header, MSD 6A, MSD Blaster II coil, Dura Spark II, Ford Racing 9mm Spk plg Wires, True duals (2.25"), Dual Flowmaster 50 series
The fuel injection doesnt like much lope. About all you can get away with is the Comp 260(no lope), and a Crane split duration, but I cant remember which one they were using. Check fordsix forums.
I just got myself an edsel wagon and it comes witha v8 .i want too put an engine just like that one.i like the extra room in the compartment.hopefully i find somebody that will trade me.
Great! Thanks for the info. I have my eye on a '53 Ford F-100. I was going to go with a 351W based small block but I would really like to do something different. The 300 I-6 would be something different under the hood.
I bought an '87 F-150 brand new with the fuel injected version of the 300. I always wanted to do something like that with the motor. the 300 C.I. Ford six always impressed me. Great job on the motor build.
Comparitively speaking. Was the cost of the build similar to a SBF?
Thanks, and yes it is a great package for the street. The cost? Over all, I'd say the 300 is $500-1000 more for the same build. But...at 300hp, the 300 is a monster compared to a 300hp 302.
@nevrenufhp what valve springs are you running. i have the same cam, sbc valves, and plan on running bbc rollers but i desperately need to know what valve springs to order so i can finish my motor.
They were off the shelf springs for a small Chevy that the machine shop had. Just order the ones Comp recommends with this cam. Better yet, order the K-kit so you get the cam, lifters, springs, valve seals, and timing set
@nevrenufhp i already have the cam, but i got a another brand of lifters and timing gears. i thought that the springs and retainers had to be from a sbc because of the longer length valves. that would mean that i cant use the ones from the kit anyway. so, do you know the seat height and pressure? any part numbers that you could get me would be most helpful. i am really trying to wrap up this so i can move on to the brakes and suspension.
@nevrenufhp what valve springs are you running. i have the same cam, sbc valves, and plan on running bbc rollers but i desperately need to know what valve springs to order so i can finish my motor.
From what I remember, it was the adjuster nuts on the rocker arms that hit the stock cover. Yes, it was necessary to use the tall one. But it looks nice too.
Yes. Both this truck and my truck have the same header. Also, the intake is bolted to the exhaust manifold. It sends exhaust to warm up the intake. If you run a header with a 4bbl intake, it may run crappy when its cold. A couple ways to cure it are, run heater lines and make a block for the bottom side of the intake. And #2, get 2 sets of manifold heat risers.
What's the call number for this motor? All I know is it's a 300 ci (or 4.9L) inline six... Wikipedia doesn't even tell me lol did a couple Google searches too... I just call it "The Big Six"... but I'd like the actually designation...
@nevrenufhp Okie dokie, Thanks :) I'll check out that site. I love the motor! Got an old rusted out '75 F-100 out back with one in it. It's my next project to get her all fixed up and out on the road where she belongs! :) Love you're truck by the way!
A Cleveland is far from shitty. I would certainly not put one in a pickup, but a light car, they scream. I built a pretty nice one back in 94. Now, a 400 with cleveland heads, would go in a half ton pickup, maybe pulling light loads. This 300 in the video? It does anything you want... drags, cruising, towing, commuting.
@nevrenufhp alot of people I know that had a cleveland said they'll run pretty good, but not for too long until they go to shit. but they're too damn exspensive especially when you have a built 350 chevy whoopin your ass down the track with half the money put into it I just don't like a cleveland because cost to build is too rediculous and I would build a 460 alot faster especially since I;ve seen alot more round here than a damn cleveland.
@RobStaniford sorry. but yeah. just not a big fan of it.. maybe a 302 351 400 or 460 deffinately..
just haven't heard much good about a cleveland. especially how much they are to build IF you can find one.. I was thinkin bout an old 74 or 75 ford truck with a 351. but I saw a "C" word behind it and was like UHHH... naww. I'll stick with what I know more about... but you may have better luck with a cleveland. I dunno, just not a fan like I said.
@dirtastegood go with the offenhauser intake, had one on my 1980 f100 2wd. intake with 500cfm 4bbl. dont switch to a 302 V8 like i did unless you plan on building it, 300I6 has alot more torque.
It's the stock head with a few minor things, like new/ bigger valves, and stiffer springs. This cost him around $5000, but that includes a rebuilt C6.
If you're running the Cyclone headers, get an X-pipe. It's good for a few more horses, and some extra torque too. Keep the exhaust 2.5 inches all the way out the back, too.
you could try researching about the australian alloy crossflow head from xd/xe/xf falcons. I do believe they can be made to flow very well, and i've seen a holden 202 six with the falcon crossflow head modified (and backwards i think!) on youtube to fit for superior flow. just youtube 250 crossflow and u should see aussie falcons and cortinas with them. chances are it'd be just as difficult as the the 2 or 3 v8 heads trick, but have a look. Awesome 300 though, u yanks are lucky!
There's lots more that could be done, but money is the limiting factor, as with any build. The main power secret is in the head. There's been many attempts to get 2 V8 heads welded together, but the intake and exhaust manifolds must be kustom made. There's also a place in australia that may be making a hi flow aluminum head. It's been a few years in the making.
@nevrenufhp damn i hope that head comes out it sounds sweet but yea money is allways the limiting factor and im sure that head would be pretty expensive
@nevrenufhp they allready make em the ya u can make a head buy using 3 middle sections of a 302 or 351 but its easier to just buy the new aluminum 300inline head thats in jegs ,summit
does anybody know how i can get ride of my blowby hose that runs to the air cleaner? i tried putting a filler cap on it without the hose and it seemed to have so much blow by it caused my dipstick to move up out of its tube? doin gthis wont blow a gasket or anything?
I'm going to be building a 300 for my truck, did you do any port work to your head and what head are you using a efi head or a carbed head. I ask because there is a big difference in the chamber size between the two. Same with the pistons between the two. My idea was to use a efi head with carbed pistons to raise the compression. I just have to figure out how much it's going to increase it.
No port work done, and probably should have, but it runs pretty good as is. It's a carbed 80s head. Have you poked around forsix? They have a few piston combos that work well. Either a 351W or 352FE piston is used as a cheap compression bump. The ones in this 300 are custom forged by Ross.
Got it at Summit, but it will hit the frame on a 67-72. It's a Hedman, I think it was $150. Makes a nice difference in power when coupled to a 2 or 4bbl intake.
@nevrenufhp how much and where did you get the cam im thinking of getting a '86 f150 with the 300 and i know i wanna cam it etc. because its gonna be pullin 35+ boggers
i put a hedman header on my '77. i had to drop a crossmember and put the starter in while the headers were half way in. it was a huge pain in the ass but the sound and performance was worth it
ok sold on that. what did pistons run you? Any rods or anything? Are these engines overhead valve? I know it's a stupid question I haven't seen one for over 3 years and back then i didn't know anything more than it had the covers on the side of the block like a flathead tractor motors had.
They are Ross forged pistons, running 9.5:1, and were about $900. You can also use factory 8.2:1 pistons and a 240 head to bump it up over 9:1, which really makes a difference in mpg. The red truck in my other videos gets 12 mpg in town. All stock internals, but the same intake, carb & header as this one. The rods are factory. Yes, OHV. They are very tractor like in the way they run. Torque is there from idle up to 4k on a stock engine like the red truck and 5200 on this one.
I have an F150 with the 300 stock, I cant believe this one with the dualies, man it sounds like a cammed out V8...Nice job on the motor, looks great! Way cool.
It's not a roller cam, but there's a guy on fordsix that's making a few. The roller rockers are actually for a 302 pedestal mount. Had to use these because the head was already installed, and any other rocker would require machining. Since it spins under 5500, and valve springs arent that stiff, I didnt see the issue with running this type. This head is off an 82. The older ones are easier to run rollers on. Just about every cam mfr makes em for a 300, just gotta look.
I want to get my 300l to sound like some of the 240s ive herd run, that sound just like a big camed out 450 BB. My trucks stock right now, what size cam should i put in my truck, and wat size headers? and wat mufflers too?
Those are surprising 6's. 7 main bearings, and forged cranks available. They like to crack pistons, but forged ones will cure that. About 30 years ago, Ak Miller drove a 1966 Mustang with a big 6 to bonneville, uncorked his headers, ran 145 mph both ways. Then corked up and went home. Nice.
He tells me 17mpg tankful average, but depending on driving habits, could go down fast. Mine is the red 67 F100 in my other videos, and it is all stock internally, and gets 12 in town, and 14 in the highway. Raising compression, and getting the timing right makes all the difference in keeping good mpg....other than doing the bolt on performance stuff.
Torque is around 400 pounds, it launches pretty hard off the line. As soon as you hit the pedal it wants to go. Not too much trouble passing at all.....according to my nephew.
The valve cover is from Clifford, it took 3-4 months of backorder to get it. Words of wisdom: Dont order one between Halloween and New Year's.
My dad was actually considering dropping a 300 I6 in our 76 F250 awhile back ago... But he also considered a 12 valve cummins and a 4-53 detroit diesel haha
dude that 300 sounds like what i want mine 2 sound its still factory 84 4x4 4speed with granny 1st itll pull the gates off hell but not 2 gud on speed
cuz that truck sounds great. i would like to know how your 300 is set up and how your exaughst is set up. i know u have a clifford intake and probably headers. im fixin to take a 240 out of a 66 short bed and hop up a 300 to put in.
The 300 is setup as listed in the very first comment. It has a header that splits to dual 2.25 inch collectors, then true dual out to the tail. One pipe runs across at the rear of the engine, then out to the back. The mufflers are just in front of the rear axle. I like them Slick side (65 & 66) F trucks!
It is a little louder than a stock truck. We ran this truck open header to break in the cam. It's for sure louder than my 67 in the "ford 300 open header" video.
The power comes in right at the stock stall speed of the C6's torque converter. It makes power from 1200 to around 5200, which is a broader range than a stock 300. I wouldn't want to put this cam with a manual trans & highway gears!
A tired 360 making 200hp(at best), and 10mpg. And we put in a 300hp, 300 that gets 15-17mpg, I just dont get it either. Plus, did it to be a little different. Not everyone is happy with a Chevy 350 or Ford 302.
how much did it cost to build that motor? and do you know how much power it is making?
fordstrummer 1 week ago
@fordstrummer
It was roughly $5200 and that's with buying the engine too. This truck had a 360 in it. It has been estimated at 300hp/400tq
nevrenufhp 1 week ago
Super tough motor! Had a 84 Ford f150 with 1 in it,,a sweet Truck with a sweet motor! Lotta pulling torgue in 1st gear
RocknLester2011 1 month ago
The 300 six has always been a motor that could pull and has been known for running long after 200,000. miles I have always been a fan of the 300.
s46d45m17 2 months ago
@nevrenufhp what has been done to this motor to make it sound like this?
2waystreet15 4 months ago
@2waystreet15
Ross Racing forged pistons 9.5:1, .030 over, Comp 268 Cam, Clifford aluminum Valve cover, Edelbrock 500 cfm 4v carb, Ford Racing 3x13 Air cleaner with Milled Ford logo. Ford Racing PCV and Oil caps (Chrome) Custom bent steel vacuum and fuel lines, C/o uncle Dale Offenhauser c series intake, Hedman header, MSD 6A, MSD Blaster II coil, Dura Spark II, Ford Racing 9mm Spk plg Wires, True duals (2.25"), Dual Flowmaster 50 series
nevrenufhp 4 months ago
@nevrenufhp where did u get that valve cover ?? what brand?? mail gdjmallison@gmail.com thanks
shagnastyfox 1 month ago
Badass!!! Those 300's had bullet proof bottom ends to begin with! I had 3 of em, fuckin great motors!
niteclydn 4 months ago
Awesome!!
neforddude 5 months ago
Im sure it isn't much, but what kind of Gas mileage are you getting out of it?
GunsmithMMG 5 months ago
@GunsmithMMG
mpg can always be better, but it gets roughly 17mpg per tankful on average.
nevrenufhp 5 months ago
@nevrenufhp Better than my bone stock OEM version. Mine is like 10 around town maybe 14 on the highway.
woodsinme 2 months ago
im wanting to make my 1992 cammed were can i find a cam to make it lope
TheWelder7018 5 months ago
@TheWelder7018
The fuel injection doesnt like much lope. About all you can get away with is the Comp 260(no lope), and a Crane split duration, but I cant remember which one they were using. Check fordsix forums.
nevrenufhp 5 months ago
I just got myself an edsel wagon and it comes witha v8 .i want too put an engine just like that one.i like the extra room in the compartment.hopefully i find somebody that will trade me.
JohnnyDesaint 6 months ago
Great! Thanks for the info. I have my eye on a '53 Ford F-100. I was going to go with a 351W based small block but I would really like to do something different. The 300 I-6 would be something different under the hood.
Thanks for the info.
srxplayer 8 months ago
I bought an '87 F-150 brand new with the fuel injected version of the 300. I always wanted to do something like that with the motor. the 300 C.I. Ford six always impressed me. Great job on the motor build.
Comparitively speaking. Was the cost of the build similar to a SBF?
srxplayer 8 months ago
@srxplayer
Thanks, and yes it is a great package for the street. The cost? Over all, I'd say the 300 is $500-1000 more for the same build. But...at 300hp, the 300 is a monster compared to a 300hp 302.
nevrenufhp 8 months ago
@nevrenufhp Whered you find teh 4BBL intake? ive looked on 1000 websites and asked 100 part stores and they all told me they didnt have them
billyiamm 7 months ago
@billyiamm
Both Summit and Jegs have em. Here's summit's part number: OFY-6227C
I was a parts guy back in the 90s and I remember seeing them in the performance books.
nevrenufhp 7 months ago
@nevrenufhp Thank you! never thought of summit thats where we ordered the 6'' highrise for our chevy
billyiamm 7 months ago
It sounded like a V-8 there at 1st. I am impressed. The 300's are tough motors!
Davey28car 9 months ago
@nevrenufhp
what exact valves are in this? from what chevy engine? where can i get them?
stevenpolk17 9 months ago
@stevenpolk17 ...They are standard old Chevy 350 vlaves: 1.94 and 1.60. You can get them at nearly any parts store, or a machine shop.
nevrenufhp 9 months ago
@nevrenufhp what valve springs are you running. i have the same cam, sbc valves, and plan on running bbc rollers but i desperately need to know what valve springs to order so i can finish my motor.
thewheeze 8 months ago
@thewheeze
They were off the shelf springs for a small Chevy that the machine shop had. Just order the ones Comp recommends with this cam. Better yet, order the K-kit so you get the cam, lifters, springs, valve seals, and timing set
nevrenufhp 8 months ago
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thewheeze 8 months ago
@nevrenufhp i already have the cam, but i got a another brand of lifters and timing gears. i thought that the springs and retainers had to be from a sbc because of the longer length valves. that would mean that i cant use the ones from the kit anyway. so, do you know the seat height and pressure? any part numbers that you could get me would be most helpful. i am really trying to wrap up this so i can move on to the brakes and suspension.
thewheeze 8 months ago
@nevrenufhp what valve springs are you running. i have the same cam, sbc valves, and plan on running bbc rollers but i desperately need to know what valve springs to order so i can finish my motor.
thewheeze 8 months ago
Awsome Truck man
Positiona420 10 months ago
look like you had to go with a taller cover . did you do this so the valves clear?
amurican35 10 months ago
@amurican35
From what I remember, it was the adjuster nuts on the rocker arms that hit the stock cover. Yes, it was necessary to use the tall one. But it looks nice too.
nevrenufhp 10 months ago
@nevrenufhp
where did you get the valve cover?
ThomasHarley1995 9 months ago
@ThomasHarley1995
It's from Clifford, the 6=8 place. Took 3 months to get too.
nevrenufhp 9 months ago
what cam is it running? whats the lift? debating camming my i6 and doing a freshen up on it.
prodigys10 10 months ago
@prodigys10
It's a Comp 268 with .456 lift. It runs great at all rpm. It's what I would suggest. If you're going to get a cam, might as well be able to hear it.
nevrenufhp 10 months ago
lol not even a cross-flow engine. looks pretty sharp though.
Warblade118 11 months ago
I HAVE GOOSEBUMPS
I31lly 11 months ago
will a header work with that intake becuase it looks like on mine that the intake and exauhst manifold are together?
04yz125Man 1 year ago
@04yz125Man
Yes. Both this truck and my truck have the same header. Also, the intake is bolted to the exhaust manifold. It sends exhaust to warm up the intake. If you run a header with a 4bbl intake, it may run crappy when its cold. A couple ways to cure it are, run heater lines and make a block for the bottom side of the intake. And #2, get 2 sets of manifold heat risers.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
Excellent. Good to see someone who didn't pull the six in favor of a V8. Love the 4.9.
stonesour1973 1 year ago
@stonesour1973
And actually the opposite, took out the 360 V8 to put this 300 in.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
What's the call number for this motor? All I know is it's a 300 ci (or 4.9L) inline six... Wikipedia doesn't even tell me lol did a couple Google searches too... I just call it "The Big Six"... but I'd like the actually designation...
sentineloffreedom 1 year ago
@sentineloffreedom
Wiki has it listed with all the Ford sixes. They title it as "Ford Straight-6". You can find tons of other good info on fordsix dot com
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp Okie dokie, Thanks :) I'll check out that site. I love the motor! Got an old rusted out '75 F-100 out back with one in it. It's my next project to get her all fixed up and out on the road where she belongs! :) Love you're truck by the way!
sentineloffreedom 1 year ago
how much power it hav
calvins82 1 year ago
@calvins82
I was quoted it's 300hp/400tq.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
360's are fuckin guttless anyways.. just as shitty as a cleveland!
LilReddneck 1 year ago
@LilReddneck
A Cleveland is far from shitty. I would certainly not put one in a pickup, but a light car, they scream. I built a pretty nice one back in 94. Now, a 400 with cleveland heads, would go in a half ton pickup, maybe pulling light loads. This 300 in the video? It does anything you want... drags, cruising, towing, commuting.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp alot of people I know that had a cleveland said they'll run pretty good, but not for too long until they go to shit. but they're too damn exspensive especially when you have a built 350 chevy whoopin your ass down the track with half the money put into it I just don't like a cleveland because cost to build is too rediculous and I would build a 460 alot faster especially since I;ve seen alot more round here than a damn cleveland.
LilReddneck 1 year ago
@LilReddneck clevo hater
RobStaniford 1 year ago
@RobStaniford sorry. but yeah. just not a big fan of it.. maybe a 302 351 400 or 460 deffinately..
just haven't heard much good about a cleveland. especially how much they are to build IF you can find one.. I was thinkin bout an old 74 or 75 ford truck with a 351. but I saw a "C" word behind it and was like UHHH... naww. I'll stick with what I know more about... but you may have better luck with a cleveland. I dunno, just not a fan like I said.
LilReddneck 1 year ago
I want a engine just like it for my highboy. Those engine can't be beat. No timing chain, no timing belt. Gear to gear!!
Jthetinman 1 year ago
idle sounds good but reving it sounds like shit
floppycock9 1 year ago
I am stuck between going with the long process of fuel injection, or the Offenhauser or clifford intake with a 4bbl carb. Any Preferences?
dirtastegood 1 year ago
@dirtastegood
Simplicity and power potential goes to the 4bbl. The EFI may get 1mpg better.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp How would you swap it from the 1bbl carb to a 4bbl carb right now i have 1bbl on my 81 F100
SoAdROX00 1 year ago
@SoAdROX00
You have to buy an Offy or Clifford intake for a 4bbl. then, get a 4bbl carb. I used a piece of 1/4" all thread and ball sockets for the throttle.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@dirtastegood go with the offenhauser intake, had one on my 1980 f100 2wd. intake with 500cfm 4bbl. dont switch to a 302 V8 like i did unless you plan on building it, 300I6 has alot more torque.
sucha603boy 1 year ago
@sucha603boy Right off the bat do you notice the difference when running the intake and carb?
dirtastegood 1 year ago
I imagine this thing don't piss on torque. he he.
donbomb92 1 year ago
@donbomb92
Yea, it makes right around 400 pounds of tork
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
whast all this talk about heads? what do you have for a head on that thing? id like to soup up my 300, how much did this cost ya ..er your nephew?
PoorUglyBastards4x4 1 year ago
@PoorUglyBastards4x4
It's the stock head with a few minor things, like new/ bigger valves, and stiffer springs. This cost him around $5000, but that includes a rebuilt C6.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
where did you get the valve cover?
killakobra 1 year ago
@killakobra
The valve cover is from Clifford. You know.....6=8
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp i've looked for one but i guess they don't make them anymore. i guess i'll deal with the stock one painted up a little.
killakobra 1 year ago
If you're running the Cyclone headers, get an X-pipe. It's good for a few more horses, and some extra torque too. Keep the exhaust 2.5 inches all the way out the back, too.
saludahead 1 year ago
you could try researching about the australian alloy crossflow head from xd/xe/xf falcons. I do believe they can be made to flow very well, and i've seen a holden 202 six with the falcon crossflow head modified (and backwards i think!) on youtube to fit for superior flow. just youtube 250 crossflow and u should see aussie falcons and cortinas with them. chances are it'd be just as difficult as the the 2 or 3 v8 heads trick, but have a look. Awesome 300 though, u yanks are lucky!
MrHellyeah2010 1 year ago
Maybe it's the modern era, but the 6 cyl engine impresses me more than the 390/460 versions of this truck.
CosmicGrooves 1 year ago 5
That thing sound vicious! Stock 300s (including mine) sound ricey with the exhaust opened up, but this thing, WOW!
Rasuel 1 year ago
SWEET!!
chilsam 1 year ago
I would love to do that to my 300 6
acdccarnut 1 year ago
Good grief, Im getting a heart throb for that truck.
VinnyMartello 1 year ago
dayam!!!
jnny3000 1 year ago
How does this run!? sounds like a big block!
JProckz28 1 year ago
@JProckz28
It runs great! Puts shame to many chevy boys around town, even new stock Dodge diesels.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@JProckz28
It runs great! Puts shame to many chevy boys around town, even new stock Dodge diesels.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp what kind of horse power and torgue rating do u get have u put it on a dyno
bobwatters 1 year ago
@bobwatters
Roughly, 300hp and 400 for tq. It hasn't been on a dyno, but sure would be nice to know the raw numbers.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp those are some good numbers is there more u can do to this motor while keepin it n/a
bobwatters 1 year ago
@bobwatters
There's lots more that could be done, but money is the limiting factor, as with any build. The main power secret is in the head. There's been many attempts to get 2 V8 heads welded together, but the intake and exhaust manifolds must be kustom made. There's also a place in australia that may be making a hi flow aluminum head. It's been a few years in the making.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp damn i hope that head comes out it sounds sweet but yea money is allways the limiting factor and im sure that head would be pretty expensive
bobwatters 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp they allready make em the ya u can make a head buy using 3 middle sections of a 302 or 351 but its easier to just buy the new aluminum 300inline head thats in jegs ,summit
fordboy111591 1 year ago
@fordboy111591
I just looked, and there isn't any listing for an aftermarket head on Jegs or Summit. Is it from CHI? The one they talked about on fordsix?
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
does anybody know how i can get ride of my blowby hose that runs to the air cleaner? i tried putting a filler cap on it without the hose and it seemed to have so much blow by it caused my dipstick to move up out of its tube? doin gthis wont blow a gasket or anything?
bunker2k1 1 year ago
@bunker2k1
If it's that much blow by, it's time for a rebuild. It will blow out seals if you dont give it a way out.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
wtf you feeding this thing thats evil for a straight six excellent work!!
SS350silverado 1 year ago 9
I'm going to be building a 300 for my truck, did you do any port work to your head and what head are you using a efi head or a carbed head. I ask because there is a big difference in the chamber size between the two. Same with the pistons between the two. My idea was to use a efi head with carbed pistons to raise the compression. I just have to figure out how much it's going to increase it.
harvetized 1 year ago
No port work done, and probably should have, but it runs pretty good as is. It's a carbed 80s head. Have you poked around forsix? They have a few piston combos that work well. Either a 351W or 352FE piston is used as a cheap compression bump. The ones in this 300 are custom forged by Ross.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
What trans do you have in this? And that obviously isn't a one barrel carb on there
billybb17 1 year ago
It's a C6 with a stock converter, and a shift kit. The 1 barrel got dumped in favor of the Edelbrock 4bbl.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
That is a sick looking motor. Sounds ballsy man, keep up the good work!
PlatinumRacing 1 year ago
you liking that MSD 6a box?
culp7 1 year ago
no issues for over 3 years now.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
where did you get the header and how mcuh
zacwhite1724 2 years ago
Got it at Summit, but it will hit the frame on a 67-72. It's a Hedman, I think it was $150. Makes a nice difference in power when coupled to a 2 or 4bbl intake.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
@nevrenufhp how much and where did you get the cam im thinking of getting a '86 f150 with the 300 and i know i wanna cam it etc. because its gonna be pullin 35+ boggers
robert30319 1 year ago
66-248-4 is the part number. You can find it at Summit, Jegs, or just about any parts store. Works great with a stock torque converter.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp thanks man i love your truck
robert30319 1 year ago
i put a hedman header on my '77. i had to drop a crossmember and put the starter in while the headers were half way in. it was a huge pain in the ass but the sound and performance was worth it
2011nm 2 years ago
how much power are you getting out of that now?
OriolesMagicfan 2 years ago
Should be roughly 300hp/400tq
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
what kinda mpgs you get with that power?
douger0500 1 year ago
roughly 17, with mostly city driving.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
ok sold on that. what did pistons run you? Any rods or anything? Are these engines overhead valve? I know it's a stupid question I haven't seen one for over 3 years and back then i didn't know anything more than it had the covers on the side of the block like a flathead tractor motors had.
douger0500 1 year ago
They are Ross forged pistons, running 9.5:1, and were about $900. You can also use factory 8.2:1 pistons and a 240 head to bump it up over 9:1, which really makes a difference in mpg. The red truck in my other videos gets 12 mpg in town. All stock internals, but the same intake, carb & header as this one. The rods are factory. Yes, OHV. They are very tractor like in the way they run. Torque is there from idle up to 4k on a stock engine like the red truck and 5200 on this one.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
I have an F150 with the 300 stock, I cant believe this one with the dualies, man it sounds like a cammed out V8...Nice job on the motor, looks great! Way cool.
SendinK9 2 years ago
I just got a 82 Ford with a 300 6 cylinder. Those engines are bad ass. Good for cold starts. im thinking of getting new parts for it.
laliberteray 2 years ago
You should pamper it a little with some new stuff. It's like a reward for being reliable.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
Badass sound.
There isn't a ricer in the nation you couldn't slaughter, even with that slushomatic wasting half the torque curve.
I'd put that engine in my '85 F150. I'd need a stronger trans, tho, my overdrive 4-speed would explode.
TestECull 2 years ago
where did you find the roller cam and rockers
Lineman58 2 years ago
It's not a roller cam, but there's a guy on fordsix that's making a few. The roller rockers are actually for a 302 pedestal mount. Had to use these because the head was already installed, and any other rocker would require machining. Since it spins under 5500, and valve springs arent that stiff, I didnt see the issue with running this type. This head is off an 82. The older ones are easier to run rollers on. Just about every cam mfr makes em for a 300, just gotta look.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
Oh, I backtracked the older replies and go the answer.
Hopefully someone makes a direct injection conversion head for the 300-6.
Wonder if it is possible with the pushrod setup.
I saw a website that sells drag racing heads only for the 300-6.
Anyway, nice video, again.
popplewort333 2 years ago
Are the rockers roller or pedestal?
Block cryo-treated?
PIstons forged?
Rods stock?
Headers or dual cast manifolds?
Come on, tell uas about it.
I got the same engine, but just 1 bbl.
Fantastic mileage, but slightly slow on hills.
popplewort333 2 years ago
This is part of the build spex, as noted in the first reply:
Ross Racing forged pistons 9.5:1, .030 over
Hedman header
Crane full roller rockers for a pedestal mount 302
no special treatment to rods or block.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
i gots a 300 I6 bored out 60 with cam and four barrel 480. shit sounds like a bb
ikillyou4food 2 years ago
this block is a BB....
kgkleader 2 years ago
I want to get my 300l to sound like some of the 240s ive herd run, that sound just like a big camed out 450 BB. My trucks stock right now, what size cam should i put in my truck, and wat size headers? and wat mufflers too?
minegun2 2 years ago
check out clifford research. they got everything.
ikillyou4food 2 years ago
i'm wondering where or what to look for when going after market on a straight six
cdoublejj 2 years ago
We got most of our stuff from Summit, but you can use them, Jegs, or even most local parts stores.
What you look for depend son what you want out of it. Stop by one of the forums like fordsix
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
wouldn't they flame for having a chevy six?
cdoublejj 2 years ago
How much torque is this thing throwing out?
tehzade 2 years ago
Roughly 400 pound ft, or pretty dern close.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
Holy fuck man, That's crazy. Auto or stick?
tehzade 2 years ago
it's a C6 auto with a shift kit. It'll squeal the tires with a yard of gravel in the bed.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
what engine mods have you done besides the cam? ive got a 65 f-100. just lookin for some ideas to play around with
imjellin909 2 years ago
It's listed in the 1st reply. The only thing that really should've been done that wasnt, would be porting the head.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
In my younger days I'd rather have a v8 ,but now I'm 53 yrs old and the way the economy is and gas prices I'll take a straight six anyday. lol.
goboy100 2 years ago
inline six is the best engine
wilbertm94 2 years ago
Those are surprising 6's. 7 main bearings, and forged cranks available. They like to crack pistons, but forged ones will cure that. About 30 years ago, Ak Miller drove a 1966 Mustang with a big 6 to bonneville, uncorked his headers, ran 145 mph both ways. Then corked up and went home. Nice.
oldmusher 2 years ago
when it revs it doesn't sound good at all.
bigorangetrucker 2 years ago
its because of video quality
wilbertm94 2 years ago
wow that is prettey much the same setup i got on my 84 bronco but i have a truck avenger 470 carb
broncodrock12 2 years ago
god damn that's got some compression
cdoublejj 2 years ago
Hom much horse power??
Kochenderfer21 2 years ago
Roughly 300hp, or just shy of it.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
Dude, that is cool, the farm truck from hell !
3deadlegs 2 years ago
baddest inline 6 made
aslugger07 2 years ago
what is the gas milage like? im interested
Buckboard6300 2 years ago
He tells me 17mpg tankful average, but depending on driving habits, could go down fast. Mine is the red 67 F100 in my other videos, and it is all stock internally, and gets 12 in town, and 14 in the highway. Raising compression, and getting the timing right makes all the difference in keeping good mpg....other than doing the bolt on performance stuff.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
Where did he get his cam? I can't find one anywhere! Is there a source for them on the net?
saludahead 2 years ago
66-248-4 is the part number. You can find it at Summit, Jegs, or just about any parts store.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
I'm sure with a more economy cam it'd get about 20+
ChevelleSSLS6 2 years ago
Great sound!!!!!!! KOOL!!
fordever1 2 years ago
wonder aprox how much for the performance upgrades total?
Buckboard6300 2 years ago
I think he said it was around $5k, that's including the trans rebuilt.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMNNNN!!!!
That is beautiful!
Love the I6
cr1138 2 years ago
Torque is around 400 pounds, it launches pretty hard off the line. As soon as you hit the pedal it wants to go. Not too much trouble passing at all.....according to my nephew.
The valve cover is from Clifford, it took 3-4 months of backorder to get it. Words of wisdom: Dont order one between Halloween and New Year's.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
where you get that valve cover?
70torino429 2 years ago
What's the torque like in that monster??? Feel good off the line? How about passing cars?
Just curious. :))
john67elliott 2 years ago
My dad was actually considering dropping a 300 I6 in our 76 F250 awhile back ago... But he also considered a 12 valve cummins and a 4-53 detroit diesel haha
logdog01 2 years ago
They're all good! Go for different, and try a Ford (New Holland)6.6 and run big injectors & pump & turbo(or 2)!
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
HOw much did that intake manifold cost, along wtih that 4 barrel carb?
How much were those headmen headers?
Pukauahoolehua 2 years ago
The intake was right at $200, the carb was about $240, and the header was around $170.
nevrenufhp 2 years ago
That's one nice sounding Ford 300 I-6. One day our '68 300 I-6 we be built past it's factory 170 HP rating.
chevyinlinesix 2 years ago
sounds great man...300 i6 is the best motor that will ever be made...hands down!
brotz3 2 years ago 3
que motor!!! jojojo
cristian13555 2 years ago
I am doing my 240 now do you have a cam suggetion on a stock engine with a manual trans, i would like a little more giddy up
triedcobra 2 years ago
240?
As in Z?
I'm building one right now, with a big Delta Cams regrind.
.480 Intake; .490 Exhaust lift...
agentc73 2 years ago
kind of funny you tok out a V8 for a 6 but that thing sounds bad ass! My dad's truck has the same engine, I wanna do this to it :D
krankiev 2 years ago
damn......that is a wicked 6 cyl!!!
BeboAltizer 2 years ago 3
dude that 300 sounds like what i want mine 2 sound its still factory 84 4x4 4speed with granny 1st itll pull the gates off hell but not 2 gud on speed
catfish6578 2 years ago
cuz that truck sounds great. i would like to know how your 300 is set up and how your exaughst is set up. i know u have a clifford intake and probably headers. im fixin to take a 240 out of a 66 short bed and hop up a 300 to put in.
SomethinKindaTwizted 3 years ago
The 300 is setup as listed in the very first comment. It has a header that splits to dual 2.25 inch collectors, then true dual out to the tail. One pipe runs across at the rear of the engine, then out to the back. The mufflers are just in front of the rear axle. I like them Slick side (65 & 66) F trucks!
nevrenufhp 3 years ago
One Bad Ass 300!
iceguy2003 3 years ago
beast. that is pretty sweet i got a 1980 ford f100 with one of those motors. it don't sound like that. how much power are you making?
douger0500 3 years ago
It's making roughly 300hp/ 400tq, or just shy of it.
nevrenufhp 3 years ago
Does the cam makes a diffrence in exhuast loudness vs stock?
evilperson86u 3 years ago
It is a little louder than a stock truck. We ran this truck open header to break in the cam. It's for sure louder than my 67 in the "ford 300 open header" video.
nevrenufhp 3 years ago
Why would you put a cam in an engine that was made for torque?
muska987 3 years ago
The power comes in right at the stock stall speed of the C6's torque converter. It makes power from 1200 to around 5200, which is a broader range than a stock 300. I wouldn't want to put this cam with a manual trans & highway gears!
nevrenufhp 3 years ago
i dont get y you guys took out the 360 4 that more power
71351F100 3 years ago
A tired 360 making 200hp(at best), and 10mpg. And we put in a 300hp, 300 that gets 15-17mpg, I just dont get it either. Plus, did it to be a little different. Not everyone is happy with a Chevy 350 or Ford 302.
nevrenufhp 3 years ago
ya i hate ppl who put 350's in these they re stupid but ya thats cool breaking the trend and doin somethin different, sounds very good
71351F100 2 years ago
this has gotta be the most badest ass 300 i have ever heard!!
0254133 3 years ago
Wow, that sounds awesome. Is that with no muffler, or some special exhaust kit?
DanielJaegerFilms 3 years ago
read the description dumb ass
eerrbb256 3 years ago
man nice truck! i truly wish it was mine :-)
ford927 3 years ago