Posted by Mavman (IP: 204.181.93.61) on March 23, 2000 at 23:21:59:
In Reply to: 200 I6 Upgrades I am still confused. posted by Mark on March 23, 2000 at 10:20:09:
: First of all, I am starting with a 200 block and not a 250. The original plan was just a simple rebuild of the 200. My son asked about a 302 or the 289 I have but I told him "NO". He is 16, insurance in Texas is hell for a V8 in the hands of a teen-age male and the price of gas is eating me up with my car, his car, and my wife's car. Chit and my daughters will also be driving soon. Anyway long story, short he wants a bit more go out of the 200 if I can get it. So, what can I do to pep up the 200? All ideas are very welcome but remember, this is a budget deal. Thanks guys.
The VIN shows a 6. Leave it at that.
My performance 289 gets about 17 mpg. Four bbl, small cam. 0.060 over bored. I'm sure the actual concern is with your son driving a V8. I'll admit, that is a big one. Would have to get use to it in the rain. If you don't get a V8 now, you should definitely get everything you can to do the swap later. He will want to do it eventually. May as well get everything while you still can, and hide it for later. Trust me...