"I am a novice to restoration and engine work. My end goal is to daily drive, but when I hit the pedal I want to go fast. Hoping to get about 20mpg"
.... great to hear another forum enthusiast's project ideas. May be simplest to start with your end goal of a 'daily driver'. Getting your 200 and the ride to
dependable is the start of any further upgrades.
'67 has more
drivability and
small block six 200 upgrades same as later Mustang six than the earlier cars and will move you from 'novice' ... .
plenty of info available here on forum to work with - depending on your resources and abilities ...
20 MPG is very
optimistic paired with
"when I hit the pedal I want to go fast."
have fun
.
my daily driver
OEM C8DE Ford 170cid /2.8l, Precision Machine D7 Head . Oversize intake valves/1.50 exh with- silicon springs and HD retainers, . Milled head w/ Steel Shim Gasket. CR= 9.5:1. H/W 5200 - 2.8 series (32/36) progressive 2Bbl carb., Exhaust ¾ siamese port divider, Champion racing spark plugs, Contact Point/Condensor distributor, Diaphragm Clutch. T5 Adaptor/5speed tranny, Short throw Hurst Indy shifter, OEM 3.50:1 rear gears, Shelby front sway bar, Addco rear sway bar , Fabricated subframe connectors / crossmember, Hooker 6601 dual out longtube headers. Shoulder belts front and belts for three in rear, Dual chamber master cylinder, OEM wide-wagon brakes, dual air line rear shocks, 14” wheels & 205/195-14 tires, Falcon Logo embossed front Bench Seat - Fold Down rear seat, Countersprung Tailgate with Window Crank, Original tube radio,