300 engine swap?

Stefan · 01-18-2001, 02:49 PM

Is it possible to swap a 300 inline 6 into my 66 coupe? It currently has a 200 in it that might be needing some engine work. A friend of mine has a junker '70 or so Ford truck and he said he would give me the 300 if I wanted it. I don't know anything about the 300 but I thought if it would fit (plus I would get it free) I would do that instead of rebuilding the 200. Let me know if i'm way off here... and as usual thanks for the help.

- will it fit?
- If so, what else would need to be done for the swap (motor mounts, exhaust, etc)?
- 66 with stock 200 and stock C4 tranny
- Brake/ axle upgrades needed?

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

Michelle Page · 01-18-2001, 10:55 PM

I've heard the 300 is too tall to fit right.

Stefan · 01-20-2001, 11:25 AM

Hey Michelle,
Thanks for the info. Too bad that engine is too tall as it would have been nice to do a free engine swap. When I do get to engine rebuilding time is it possible to bore the 200 out to a 250? I know, I know, people always say if you're going to go to any trouble just get a V8 car but I just want to have a peppy six. I think they're cool little engines.
Thanks again.

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

01-18-2001, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	300 engine swap? Is it possible to swap a 300 inline 6 into my 66 coupe? It currently has a 200 in it that might be needing some engine work. A friend of mine has a junker '70 or so Ford truck and he said he would give me the 300 if I wanted it. I don't know anything about the 300 but I thought if it would fit (plus I would get it free) I would do that instead of rebuilding the 200. Let me know if i'm way off here... and as usual thanks for the help. - will it fit? - If so, what else would need to be done for the swap (motor mounts, exhaust, etc)? - 66 with stock 200 and stock C4 tranny - Brake/ axle upgrades needed? ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

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01-18-2001, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Michelle Page Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 102	I've heard the 300 is too tall to fit right.

01-20-2001, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Hey Michelle, Thanks for the info. Too bad that engine is too tall as it would have been nice to do a free engine swap. When I do get to engine rebuilding time is it possible to bore the 200 out to a 250? I know, I know, people always say if you're going to go to any trouble just get a V8 car but I just want to have a peppy six. I think they're cool little engines. Thanks again. ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

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