rztmartini Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 has anyone looked into swapping a ford I6? the 300 ci (4.9L) that came in many trucks (and mustangs) is really cheap, and there is a guy who did a decent turbo setup and is making well over 500 lb.-ft. of torque and 300 hp to the wheels with 18psi...not much of a revver tho...any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 heavy heavy heavy. and not much aftermarket. kind of like the jeep I6. great for trucks, bad for sports-cars. oh, and Im pretty sure the 300 never came in 'stangs. only the 280CI and 170CI I6s ever made thoer ways into a mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 since when was limited aftermarket support a limiting factor? i didnt know they were that much heavier...thanks tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cup Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 its a truck motor.. all torque no hp.. weighs a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADY280 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 they are also very tall compared to the i6 motor. i have one in a truck, with auto, just a torque pig. 4 speed tranny isnt much better. you can get headers, and deck them to raise comp ratio, and change the intake and carb, but that is all youd want to do. no revs, 5500 at the absoute most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 300-6 uses the SBF bellhousing and flywheel (although it is internally balanced so you need a balanced flywheel). They can be made to rev, but it's pricey. Also, heavy, but probably lighter than the SBF/SBC engines. Tall, low revver and long. Look at the 200/250 inlines from Ford. Can also be made to rev, and are light and not a lot bigger than the 2.8 with larger displacement. 250 uses SBF bellhousing. Of course, US versions with poor-flowing 1bbl intake cast into the head are...less good. To put it mildly. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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