Articles by 1966Mustang
2-1 CARB ADAPTORS
Many inline enthusiast's use aftermarket carb adapters to install two barrel (2BBL) carbs on the integral log intake, replacing the anemic one barrel (1BBL). There are many different types, so you need to make sure you purchase the correct adapter for your application and your...
Demystifying Compression Ratios: Understanding Static vs. Dynamic
Optimizing compression ratio is crucial for maximizing performance in performance engines. However, it's essential to distinguish between Static Compression Ratio (SCR) and Dynamic Compression Ratio (DCR), as SCR alone provides...
Autolite 1100
The Autolite 1100 one-barrel carburetor was offered on the 170 and 200ci sixes from '63-'69, in three venturi sizes - 1.00-, 1.10-, and 1.20-inches. Mustangs had either 1.10- or 1.20-inch depending on model year and configuration. The carb bore size was 1-7/16", however it is...
CONVERTING STOCK REAR BRAKES TO 10 X 2 ˝ INCH DRUMS
By Sam Griffith {AKA Sigtauenus}
After converting the front of my car from drum brakes to disc brakes, I wanted to make an upgrade to the rear brakes as well. After emptying the wallet on the front brakes, I didn't want to spend the money on...
https://fordsix.com/ci/CarbChoice.html
Selecting the Right Carburetor
Choosing the right carburetor is critical if you want to achieve the maximum power potential of your inline six. As such it's one of the most important decisions you'll make. Selecting the wrong carburetor, to big or to...
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/classic-mustang-inline-six-swap-2/
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When Ford introduced the Mustang in April of 1964, the base powerplant was the Falcon's 170ci six with 101 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Later that year, in August, Ford updated the Mustang's engine line-up with the seven main bearing 200ci six as standard equipment. Both the 170 and 200ci...
Spectre Performance purchased a 74 Maverick, with a 200ci inline six to use as a project car and test bed for their new EMS-Pro fuel injection controller. The motor only had 20K miles since it was rebuilt, but had a severely scored piston in one cylinder. This was causing major blow-by and a...
The 250 Falcon engine with integral manifold is limited in performance due to the restrictive nature of the cylinder head. To get the most out of it requires radical modifications to improve both intake and exhaust flow. Several rodders have resorted to "hacking off the intake and exhaust" and...
Carburetor Installation
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Install the gasket, carb studs, any applicable spacers, the carburetor, and the nuts. Tighten the nuts gently and uniformly and torque to 10-15 lbs. Do not over tighten, as this could warp the carb base, resulting in a vacuum leak.
2)
Connect throttle linkage or...
UPDATE 9-7-07
Classic Inlines is developing an aluminum head for the Big Six (240/300ci) Ford inline six engine. At the present time, we are having the pattern maker re-work the patterns as we were not happy with the results. For some strange reason, they made the head similar to a shoe box...
Forgotten Growl: The January issue of Muscle Car Enthusiast covers the history of the Arvinode Exhaust Systems, which is being reproduced by Waldron's Antique Exhaust. This exhaust systems is also being offered to inline enthusiast exclusively through Classic Inlines. In this article, you'll...