Thoroughly cool project, I always wanted to see some modern tech applied to the 240/300 platform. Also for a naturally aspirated application where the goal is economy but with increased power and manners. That it’s in a 59 two door wagon is icing on the cake.
The head is really the limiting factor for NA builds. There is interest in cross flow heads, but no affordable options right now. Some projects are modifying v8 heads, but that's not really practical either. This has been a really fun build and still had lots more potential. Our end goal is around 500hp.
Looks similar to my setup. I'm using the stock 4.9l lower plenum section with a fabricated upper and a 4 barrel rons toilet throttle body. Stinger performance makes a nice crank sensor setup for the stock distributor. Cool build sir.
All of the engines that I have used so far have been older, partial engines. I would be interested to see the bottom of an efi setup. That stinger distributor conversion looks like a good option. Idol prefer an actual crank trigger setup. on other engines I have seen some loss of accuracy when using the distributor for crank signal.
Excellent Build man. I'm delighted to see a Ford engine in a sweet old Ford machine. I've been planning alot of my custom work on my jeep 4.0 around ford's 4.9L/300 Inline 6. Tell me more about the valvetrain, fuel and ignition set up please.
Very cool build! Was considering something similar running the holley, ran into issues on the distributor side, looks like the crank trigger would clear that up!
The big block chevy rockers in this video are from summit part number SUM-G6995 The cam sync distributor was built by Foxrod racing in Whicita KS. It is a msd hall effect pick up with a magnet on the shaft.
Love the forged pistons! It will make a great engine, thanks for taking us along
Forged pistons are a must have for this type of build.
Thanks for the engine tour.
Thoroughly cool project, I always wanted to see some modern tech applied to the 240/300 platform. Also for a naturally aspirated application where the goal is economy but with increased power and manners. That it’s in a 59 two door wagon is icing on the cake.
The head is really the limiting factor for NA builds. There is interest in cross flow heads, but no affordable options right now. Some projects are modifying v8 heads, but that's not really practical either. This has been a really fun build and still had lots more potential. Our end goal is around 500hp.
Very nice. I m a Chevy 292 Enthusiast. Street and drag racing...Looks Great!
Looks similar to my setup. I'm using the stock 4.9l lower plenum section with a fabricated upper and a 4 barrel rons toilet throttle body. Stinger performance makes a nice crank sensor setup for the stock distributor. Cool build sir.
All of the engines that I have used so far have been older, partial engines. I would be interested to see the bottom of an efi setup.
That stinger distributor conversion looks like a good option.
Idol prefer an actual crank trigger setup. on other engines I have seen some loss of accuracy when using the distributor for crank signal.
Excellent Build man. I'm delighted to see a Ford engine in a sweet old Ford machine.
I've been planning alot of my custom work on my jeep 4.0 around ford's 4.9L/300 Inline 6. Tell me more about the valvetrain, fuel and ignition set up please.
I will make a more detailed video about the fuel, and ignition setup. These rocker arms are for a 454 chevy.
Very cool build! Was considering something similar running the holley, ran into issues on the distributor side, looks like the crank trigger would clear that up!
Holley efi works really good with a crank trigger, and a cam sync.
I think id weld the guide plates after getting them set
We are probably going to tack them together at the minimum
Just started a ford 300 build and ive seen you and maybe one other channel make a cam sync from a distributor......please show that wizardry
Ok, we will be taking it out soon, I will show you what is inside it.
@Cutandgrindgarage you're awesome thank you!
I believe most of the industrial 300's have forged cranks also tree chippers or stump grinders
I will start watching for those.
What is the part numbers for the BBC rocker arms? Who modified the distributor to make it a cam sensor and what parts were used to do it?
The big block chevy rockers in this video are from summit part number SUM-G6995
The cam sync distributor was built by Foxrod racing in Whicita KS.
It is a msd hall effect pick up with a magnet on the shaft.
Seems like a 383 would be the same hp and alot less money? Stock 300 will power that no problem.
We could have done a boring V8 swap. Still wouldn't have been a chevy in a Ford. This inline engine has been a really fun project.
Love everything except the intake sucking hot, belt/fan air
I plan on building a duct to get the intake to the grill area.
To an extent, it helps atomize fuel, also a convenient anti-ice source for cold weather.