Reasonable prices....
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Hey all,
What would be a decent price for a 289 engine to put in the place of an original 200 with dual exhausts, new tranny, and all other neccessary components? I am in the process of getting quotes. It is for a 1967 coupe.
What would be a decent price for a 289 engine to put in the place of an original 200 with dual exhausts, new tranny, and all other neccessary components? I am in the process of getting quotes. It is for a 1967 coupe.
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Here's a guess.
Rebuilt 289 carb to oil pan $2000
New V8 radiator $200
Rebuilt C4 tranny $700
New dual exhaust $300
Junkyard front spindles, brakes, springs, swaybar freshened $500
Junkyard 8" rearend and brakes freshened $300
Junkyard 5-lug wheels $100
I'm probably forgetting parts, as I've never done this conversion. If you add up the REQUIRED parts (none of these are optional), you'll see why it's not a popular conversion.
Unless your father is the original owner, and you were conceived in the backseat, sell it and buy a V8 car.
Rebuilt 289 carb to oil pan $2000
New V8 radiator $200
Rebuilt C4 tranny $700
New dual exhaust $300
Junkyard front spindles, brakes, springs, swaybar freshened $500
Junkyard 8" rearend and brakes freshened $300
Junkyard 5-lug wheels $100
I'm probably forgetting parts, as I've never done this conversion. If you add up the REQUIRED parts (none of these are optional), you'll see why it's not a popular conversion.
Unless your father is the original owner, and you were conceived in the backseat, sell it and buy a V8 car.
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As Mber outlined, the engine itself is only 1/2 the cost. You need to change out all the supporting systems as well. He didn't even cover all the "little stuff" that will nickle & dime you to death - throttle linkage, fuel lines, hoses, water pump, driveshaft, etc, etc, etc...
Not to mention, the wheels you have in your picture won't fit anymore.
Not to mention, the wheels you have in your picture won't fit anymore.
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It depends on what YOU are after. If you want a great-looking cruiser, or if the car has some sentimental value, it's definitely "worth keeping". If you're after a "hot rod", you're going to have to "pay to play".
As far as "souping the 6"... Mild improvements are certainly possible. Just don't expect anything dramatic. The 6-cyl hotrod attempts I've been around have never lived up to what a V8 car with similar $$$ could do.
As far as "souping the 6"... Mild improvements are certainly possible. Just don't expect anything dramatic. The 6-cyl hotrod attempts I've been around have never lived up to what a V8 car with similar $$$ could do.
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Try http://www.cliffordperformance.com/Site04/Home.htm for 6 cylinder performance parts.
http://www.fordsix.com has a good forum.
http://www.fordsix.com has a good forum.
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I am in the process of Souping up my 6, not for the hp but for gas miliage, and mostly for the fun of it. I added duel exhaust and electronic ignition already. My machinac has an extra head and is milling it for a 2bbl carb (with a K&N drop in). Not sure if I want to get into the cams yet and the thought of nitrous has crossed my mind too. Hoping to get between 25 and 30 mpg when done with a few more ponys.
I have my 07 for speed, the 66 will be my daily driver as I only do about 7 to 10 miles a day.
I have my 07 for speed, the 66 will be my daily driver as I only do about 7 to 10 miles a day.
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