If the Ford 300-6 was that good, it would still be in production. It works fine for general light duty useage, but by the time you get it at a practical hp/tq output you might as well drop in a Cummins diesel. Sure, projects are fun, but custom crankshafts, custom blocks, custom main bearing girdles, custom heads, custom intake/exhausts,... Recognize the 'bear pit' before you fall into it. Keep it stock, as it was meant to be.
You could say the same thing about modifying anything. Even wheelbarrows. If you run a business you give the customer what he wants and is willing to pay for not what you think he should have.
As the builder stated in another comment "this was a purpose built engine with the type of racing and the limited traction of the car taken into consideration.
" As to the Ford 300-6 not being that good and not in production anymore. What about the Small Block Chevy?
@seapeddler The Ford 300I6 is possibly THE best I6 ever to be produced. Originally produced to be used in tractors and other farm equipment. Ford found it produced quite a bit more torque and pretty equal HP as V8's (any make) with similar ci size. They put them in trucks mainly due to the fact it simply would not fit in cars without raised hoods.
The reason Ford has stopped making them is the EPA's fault. Too many restrictions and fuel consumption was the only problem with it.
@preston121068 10 000 yrs. ago, before the Great Flood, there were no hydroelectric dams. Electricity was collected in pyramids via. colossal piezoelectric generation. And this electricity could be propagated wirelessly to cars, planes, submarines, ships, etc. Now, after the fall of the Golden Age, man had to re-invent society. What we buy from automakers is getting better. The 300-6 is a great motor, but made to look like a dinosaur. I still have mine, but only until my hearing goes.
@seapeddler 'good' doesn't always mean a high hp/tq number. 'good' means a motor that will go 300k on the regular with my pops goin 500k before he bought a new van. It still runs great BTW. He started it a couple years ago jes for shits and giggles. Well the gas pedal stuck and it burned out all through the yard lol. It was it's way of gettin revenge for bein retired I guess.
In Argentina, in the ¨Turismo Carretera¨(TC), the 3.0lts six (Ford 188, Chevrolet 194, and Mopar Six) give more than 300hp with only one Weber 48-48 IDF.
However... It´s gave special crankshaft, rods, etc, and make this power at almost 9.000 rpm!!!
But this Ford 300 (rarelly seemed in Argentina), as beatyfull!!!
Looks like you have a little piston rock. Why not use true Total Seal ring. And maybe come down a little on the comp. That engine doesn't make enough RPM to take advanage of that much comp. With that small port, you have to much lift on the cam. On that head anything over 500 lift, you loose velocity to charge the cyl. and close up a little no the duration. You'll make about 50 HP if you just back off a little. You'll tell me that I don't know what I'm talking about, But I;ve done it before.
Keep in mind this was a purpose built engine with the type of racing and the limited traction of the car it would have to run in taken into consideration. We also had to consider the RPM that the parts could stand.
These cars can only take so much before they blow through the tires.
Look at the Holley carb video that I also have on You tube. It's on this engine.
We used 6.200 Chevy rod and cut the crank down to fit. Modified a 351 N head FTpiston so it would guide the rod since the Chevy rod was narrower than the Ford. Chevy 1.94 /1.6 Valves. 26918 Comp springs. Flat,Solid lift .565/575 custom ground cam. Some port work on the head, Milled the head and decked the block to get the compression up to 12-1. We also used a few parts from other engines as needed. Modified a set of BB Chevy 1.7 rockers and custom built P/Rods & guide plates.
I have a 1969 F350 and I am planning on rebuilding the engine. Could you share the specifications on this build? Unless its a secret. Ive been to your web site and learned a lot about other stuff but not this beast.
When you put this in a tall-hood truck, the extra space on the drivers side just begs for a big 'ol turbo
SCBianchi 1 month ago
very nice job !!!...impressive dyno #s, too !!!
mschiffel1 2 months ago
1:39 engine stand gets a weee bit wobly haha
fonzi1938 3 months ago
now if i could just fit all this into my little green ranger.....
rfgggg 3 months ago
same setup as my truck
bigdawg335 3 months ago
That is what you call true hot rodding!
mancub61081 5 months ago
that totally amazing never thought it's possiable great job
MegaBesomeone 6 months ago
If the Ford 300-6 was that good, it would still be in production. It works fine for general light duty useage, but by the time you get it at a practical hp/tq output you might as well drop in a Cummins diesel. Sure, projects are fun, but custom crankshafts, custom blocks, custom main bearing girdles, custom heads, custom intake/exhausts,... Recognize the 'bear pit' before you fall into it. Keep it stock, as it was meant to be.
seapeddler 6 months ago
@seapeddler
You could say the same thing about modifying anything. Even wheelbarrows. If you run a business you give the customer what he wants and is willing to pay for not what you think he should have.
As the builder stated in another comment "this was a purpose built engine with the type of racing and the limited traction of the car taken into consideration.
" As to the Ford 300-6 not being that good and not in production anymore. What about the Small Block Chevy?
Dynolarry 6 months ago
@seapeddler The Ford 300I6 is possibly THE best I6 ever to be produced. Originally produced to be used in tractors and other farm equipment. Ford found it produced quite a bit more torque and pretty equal HP as V8's (any make) with similar ci size. They put them in trucks mainly due to the fact it simply would not fit in cars without raised hoods.
The reason Ford has stopped making them is the EPA's fault. Too many restrictions and fuel consumption was the only problem with it.
preston121068 3 months ago
@preston121068 10 000 yrs. ago, before the Great Flood, there were no hydroelectric dams. Electricity was collected in pyramids via. colossal piezoelectric generation. And this electricity could be propagated wirelessly to cars, planes, submarines, ships, etc. Now, after the fall of the Golden Age, man had to re-invent society. What we buy from automakers is getting better. The 300-6 is a great motor, but made to look like a dinosaur. I still have mine, but only until my hearing goes.
seapeddler 3 months ago
@seapeddler 'good' doesn't always mean a high hp/tq number. 'good' means a motor that will go 300k on the regular with my pops goin 500k before he bought a new van. It still runs great BTW. He started it a couple years ago jes for shits and giggles. Well the gas pedal stuck and it burned out all through the yard lol. It was it's way of gettin revenge for bein retired I guess.
pbpaulieb 2 months ago
@pbpaulieb Ok.
seapeddler 2 months ago
In Argentina, in the ¨Turismo Carretera¨(TC), the 3.0lts six (Ford 188, Chevrolet 194, and Mopar Six) give more than 300hp with only one Weber 48-48 IDF.
However... It´s gave special crankshaft, rods, etc, and make this power at almost 9.000 rpm!!!
But this Ford 300 (rarelly seemed in Argentina), as beatyfull!!!
Greetings from Argentina!
And sorry for my baaad englishh..
Markos681 6 months ago
I want my 300 to sound like that
jev1030 7 months ago
How Much?
chauss513 8 months ago
@chauss513
At the time we built it about $4500.00
DandAmachine254 8 months ago
Looks like you have a little piston rock. Why not use true Total Seal ring. And maybe come down a little on the comp. That engine doesn't make enough RPM to take advanage of that much comp. With that small port, you have to much lift on the cam. On that head anything over 500 lift, you loose velocity to charge the cyl. and close up a little no the duration. You'll make about 50 HP if you just back off a little. You'll tell me that I don't know what I'm talking about, But I;ve done it before.
kennethrobinson11231 10 months ago
HEY DOING WELL
put a set of dcoe 45 mm webers and then watch it pull and a lot sother idle
candrew1969 1 year ago
Dont be teasing us, what are the results?!? Better be over 250hp.
nevrenufhp 1 year ago
@nevrenufhp 311 HP @5100 RPM And 375 FT LB. @3600RPM.
More is possible with these engines.
Keep in mind this was a purpose built engine with the type of racing and the limited traction of the car it would have to run in taken into consideration. We also had to consider the RPM that the parts could stand.
These cars can only take so much before they blow through the tires.
Look at the Holley carb video that I also have on You tube. It's on this engine.
DandAmachine254 1 year ago 2
@DandAmachine254 DAMN how much to make my 1992 like that? its fuelinjected
TheWelder7018 7 months ago
At the time about $4,500.
DandAmachine254 1 year ago
How much did all this cost?!
bmx16kris 1 year ago
We used 6.200 Chevy rod and cut the crank down to fit. Modified a 351 N head FTpiston so it would guide the rod since the Chevy rod was narrower than the Ford. Chevy 1.94 /1.6 Valves. 26918 Comp springs. Flat,Solid lift .565/575 custom ground cam. Some port work on the head, Milled the head and decked the block to get the compression up to 12-1. We also used a few parts from other engines as needed. Modified a set of BB Chevy 1.7 rockers and custom built P/Rods & guide plates.
DandAmachine254 1 year ago
I have a 1969 F350 and I am planning on rebuilding the engine. Could you share the specifications on this build? Unless its a secret. Ive been to your web site and learned a lot about other stuff but not this beast.
zethkruel 1 year ago
if good if the engine is over 160 hp that is the engine that has my truck ford f-150. He who has my truck is injeccion 4.9i
GERARDOF100 1 year ago
sounds great gl
SHERIFFWoody 1 year ago
YES!
ndubb1 1 year ago