During the early part of 1968, Ford decided to enlarge their 289 cid smallblock engine and, subsequently, stroked it to almost 5 liters. The resulting 302 cubic inch motor had a deck height of 8.2- inches (measured from deck surfaces to crankshaft center line) with bore and stroke dimensions of 4- and 3-inches respectively. This engine, which served from 1968 to current day, has a configuration that is ideally suited to the SixShooter induction system and is especially appealing to all hot rodders with Ford chassis. Of course, the SixShooter is also well suited to vintage Mustangs, which were the subject of Ford’s Triple-Two-induction system from 1965 to 1973, made available through Ford’s dealer network.

Not only is the SixShooter renown for its impressive torque and horsepower characteristics but also its simplicity: unlike earlier three-deuce systems, which demanded frequent adjusting, the SixShooter runs reliably without constant attention. The SixShooter kit of parts for the small-block Ford include: three Demon 250 cfm two-barrel carburetors (with electric choke), intake manifold, air cleaner, and the necessary throttle linkages with fuel inlet logs and fittings.