EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted February 8, 2022 Trying to locate the weight of a 200 6Cyl engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted February 8, 2022 For what its worth, Google says: How much does a Ford 200 ci engine weigh? Weighed about 500 lbs with all accessories, cost @ $300.Feb 24, 2004 FYI, I've read that a 351w weighs in at 575 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted February 9, 2022 Thanks. Made me do some more looking. Found out it weighs aprox 385. Converting a fox body Zephyr from a 6 to a 5.0 302. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 772 Report post Posted February 9, 2022 The 302 is probably 75 - 100 pounds heavier. I did a '68 coupe 6 cyl to 5.0 swap, worked out fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 6:48 PM, Vicfreg said: The 302 is probably 75 - 100 pounds heavier. I did a '68 coupe 6 cyl to 5.0 swap, worked out fine. That’s what I thought. With the battery put in the trunk and maybe some aluminum bits I’m hoping it gets close. Can you bring some warm southern air next time you’re heading up this way !? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 11, 2022 Good idear on lightening the load. Aluminium intake and heads should put you back at six cylinder weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 772 Report post Posted February 11, 2022 I've been spending time working in Canada....pretty damn cold up there. Weak link with the upgrade is the rear end and brakes. Lots of options there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted February 12, 2022 That’s why we could use some warm weather. I’m about two hours east of where you work up here. Actually I usually spend my winters near Owen Sound. We don’t get much snow here. As for the car I’m transplanting the driveline out of an 89 LX 5.0 into this Zephyr. Not modifying the engine much. More the suspension with lightweight K Frame and other bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted February 12, 2022 I put a small block on a Mustang that came with 200 over 20 years ago. Kept 6 cylinder springs, 7.25 diff, front factory discs and rear drums. This is a daily driver/cruiser. Diff was still working until last year and started whining as it leaked fluid and I did not add some in time. Front springs were a little soft for the small block and the front of the car would roll and dip. Instead of changing the springs, I moved the spring perches about 1/2 inches inward (drilled 2 new holes on UCA). By changing the moment arm, 6 cylinder springs act stiffer. This change has been working good for me. In short, you do not have to change the diff, front springs etc. for a cruiser/daily driver. 1 Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 772 Report post Posted February 14, 2022 Yeah, I did that for a while before I upgraded my '68 suspension. It was a good driver, but going fast it got a little tricky. I think the front end parts were ancient and they needed to be replaced.. EastYork - yeah, the weather has been brutally cold up in Port Elgin. When the weather warms up, I'd love to come by and see your conversion project. Vic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites