Inline six/fox body header?

Joe Toller · 08-03-2012, 11:40 AM

This engine combo can run the index in a Maverick or Comet, I get a slightly better flowing head and a little less weight, so I figure if I'm in the ballpark I *should* at least run the index. I personally think it'd be fun as hell to put a 200 with a 1bbl in the 15's. I like the oddballs. At this point, I have everything but a converter and cam, and by scrounging (thank you CL and ebay) and using some used parts I am in it $1500. Granted that is just collecting parts and I have yet to tear into the motor and trans. I found a header unused for $150. I'll probably start a build blog to share, good or bad.

When someone says why, ask, why not?

Joe Toller · 08-03-2012, 12:30 PM

If it doesn't run the number, I can put that 200 in another Fairmont with some more cam and carb on the street and then I'll go 302, but not until after I give the six a fair shot.

Capri · 08-07-2012, 06:54 PM

My car is not that competitive. I am a 1 of 1 combination. Im usually .3 back of the chebbie guys and V6 other chebbie and pontiac guys. I have a blast, do ok, and did better than was expected first time around when the car was built. Go for it. I seem to recall a rather good running straight 6 in a Comet........... with a stick........

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Joe Toller · 08-12-2012, 11:36 PM

What are you running Capri?

08-03-2012, 11:40 AM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Inline six/fox body header? This engine combo can run the index in a Maverick or Comet, I get a slightly better flowing head and a little less weight, so I figure if I'm in the ballpark I should at least run the index. I personally think it'd be fun as hell to put a 200 with a 1bbl in the 15's. I like the oddballs. At this point, I have everything but a converter and cam, and by scrounging (thank you CL and ebay) and using some used parts I am in it $1500. Granted that is just collecting parts and I have yet to tear into the motor and trans. I found a header unused for $150. I'll probably start a build blog to share, good or bad. When someone says why, ask, why not? Last edited by Joe Toller; 08-03-2012 at 12:41 PM. Reason: Forgot a detail

08-03-2012, 12:30 PM	#2
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Inline six/fox body header? If it doesn't run the number, I can put that 200 in another Fairmont with some more cam and carb on the street and then I'll go 302, but not until after I give the six a fair shot. Last edited by Joe Toller; 08-03-2012 at 12:43 PM.

08-07-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
Capri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Inline six/fox body header? My car is not that competitive. I am a 1 of 1 combination. Im usually .3 back of the chebbie guys and V6 other chebbie and pontiac guys. I have a blast, do ok, and did better than was expected first time around when the car was built. Go for it. I seem to recall a rather good running straight 6 in a Comet........... with a stick........ AD

08-12-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Inline six/fox body header? What are you running Capri?