Ford 144-250 inline 6 high performance building
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+ | ==Preface== | ||
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+ | You need to first determine what the final results are desired for the inline 6 engine build. | ||
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+ | *Daily driver | ||
+ | *Mild performance | ||
+ | *Hot street use | ||
+ | *Race only | ||
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These small Ford inline 6 cylinder engines have a very small, limited selection of aftermarket parts, but there are many other parts from other Ford engines that fit them, and work better than the stock parts. | These small Ford inline 6 cylinder engines have a very small, limited selection of aftermarket parts, but there are many other parts from other Ford engines that fit them, and work better than the stock parts. | ||
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*Carbs have to be modified by installing a nitrophyl float and removing the choke, in most applications although drilling out the air bleeds may be required. | *Carbs have to be modified by installing a nitrophyl float and removing the choke, in most applications although drilling out the air bleeds may be required. | ||
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+ | ===Water pump drives=== | ||
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+ | You may decide to only race your Ford inline 6 powered vehicle. The usual modifications for any race car will function the same on the inline 6. There may not be a direct bolt on kit, modifications may be needed. | ||
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+ | [[file:Electric_w-pump01.jpg|left|thumb|300|electric water pump drive on Ford 200 CID engine]] | ||
[[Category:Engine]] | [[Category:Engine]] |