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TK in LA · 09-22-2013, 08:57 PM

I'm at a point that I need to order a new head for my completely rebuilt "B" motor. It has a full flow oil system (seen in another thread), inserted bearings, lightened flywheel, Chevy vales. adjustable lifter and re-sleeved back to STD bore. I have a Burns single 2 barrel down draft for intake and I believe a Winfield cam. Will probably be adding 3:78.1 gears to the rear in the future. My decision is to either run a Snyder 5.5 head or a Brumfield 5.9 head. Who has what and what are the pros and cons of each? Not racing, just a good reliable motor.
This should be interesting?

Gary WA · 09-22-2013, 09:19 PM

Brumfield unless you know where to get one is out of the question. so looks like the Snyder is whats available today, Larry is not doing them due to the economy.

TK in LA · 09-22-2013, 09:26 PM

Bummer!

Tom Wesenberg · 09-22-2013, 10:03 PM

Did you mean 3.27 ring and pinion?

3.78 is the standard ring and pinion.

Mike V. Florida · 09-22-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TK in LA

I'm at a point that I need to order a new head for my completely rebuilt "B" motor. It has a full flow oil system (seen in another thread), inserted bearings, lightened flywheel, Chevy vales. adjustable lifter and re-sleeved back to STD bore. I have a Burns single 2 barrel down draft for intake and I believe a Winfield cam. Will probably be adding 3:78.1 gears to the rear in the future. My decision is to either run a Snyder 5.5 head or a Brumfield 5.9 head. Who has what and what are the pros and cons of each? Not racing, just a good reliable motor.
This should be interesting?

Is there something wrong with the head you have or are you just replacing it?

TK in LA · 09-23-2013, 07:10 AM

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Steve, My mistake. Mike, Nothing wrong with the head, just looking for a little more bang for the buck. With a cast iron head, no electrolysis and a semi-stock appearance.

Purdy Swoft · 09-23-2013, 10:19 AM

I believe that the Snyder 5.5 and 6 to 1 compression heads are the only stock appearing higher compression cast iron heads that are now avaiulable. Charley Yapp sells a cast iron head in 6 to 1 and 7 to 1 but it has fins and the spark plugs on the drivers side.

V4F · 09-23-2013, 10:30 AM

snyders 6-1

Jim Brierley · 09-23-2013, 11:18 AM

Snyder 6:1, you could take some meat off the bottom for even better performance although my choice would be a Winfield.

Kirby1374 · 09-23-2013, 12:44 PM

Jim, a vintage cast iron Winfield or a new aluminium?

CarlG · 09-23-2013, 01:05 PM

Snyder's 5.5 head, Weber 32/36 downdraft carb, Stipe 330 cam, -20#flywheel, 3.78 rear + 27% OD

Purdy Swoft · 09-23-2013, 05:56 PM

I run a no longer available BF 5.9 head, antique cast iron Trojan dual updraft manifold with model B carbs and a super street Winfield 3/4 race cam. I run a model B flywheel, gutted muffler and a flame thrower coil. I run original 3.78 gears

09-22-2013, 08:57 PM	#1
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Who is Running What I'm at a point that I need to order a new head for my completely rebuilt "B" motor. It has a full flow oil system (seen in another thread), inserted bearings, lightened flywheel, Chevy vales. adjustable lifter and re-sleeved back to STD bore. I have a Burns single 2 barrel down draft for intake and I believe a Winfield cam. Will probably be adding 3:78.1 gears to the rear in the future. My decision is to either run a Snyder 5.5 head or a Brumfield 5.9 head. Who has what and what are the pros and cons of each? Not racing, just a good reliable motor. This should be interesting?

09-22-2013, 09:19 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Who is Running What Brumfield unless you know where to get one is out of the question. so looks like the Snyder is whats available today, Larry is not doing them due to the economy. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

09-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#3
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: Who is Running What Bummer!

09-22-2013, 10:03 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Who is Running What Did you mean 3.27 ring and pinion? 3.78 is the standard ring and pinion.

09-23-2013, 07:10 AM	#6
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: Who is Running What Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Steve, My mistake. Mike, Nothing wrong with the head, just looking for a little more bang for the buck. With a cast iron head, no electrolysis and a semi-stock appearance.

09-23-2013, 10:19 AM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Who is Running What I believe that the Snyder 5.5 and 6 to 1 compression heads are the only stock appearing higher compression cast iron heads that are now avaiulable. Charley Yapp sells a cast iron head in 6 to 1 and 7 to 1 but it has fins and the spark plugs on the drivers side.

09-23-2013, 10:30 AM	#8
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Who is Running What snyders 6-1 __________________ V4f

09-23-2013, 11:18 AM	#9
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Who is Running What Snyder 6:1, you could take some meat off the bottom for even better performance although my choice would be a Winfield.

09-23-2013, 12:44 PM	#10
Kirby1374 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coquille, Or Posts: 280	Re: Who is Running What Jim, a vintage cast iron Winfield or a new aluminium?

09-23-2013, 01:05 PM	#11
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Who is Running What Snyder's 5.5 head, Weber 32/36 downdraft carb, Stipe 330 cam, -20#flywheel, 3.78 rear + 27% OD __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club Last edited by CarlG; 09-23-2013 at 06:05 PM. Reason: Add information

09-23-2013, 05:56 PM	#12
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Who is Running What I run a no longer available BF 5.9 head, antique cast iron Trojan dual updraft manifold with model B carbs and a super street Winfield 3/4 race cam. I run a model B flywheel, gutted muffler and a flame thrower coil. I run original 3.78 gears Last edited by Purdy Swoft; 09-23-2013 at 05:57 PM. Reason: added more info