The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Ford Flathead vs small block chevy debate!

Gumpy · 04-22-2011, 08:56 AM

I think its more of a affordability factor to use a chevy engine than flathead...around here its 300. to hot tank and extra to magnuflux...then the parts ie pistons and rods are more expensive.....you can purchase a good running small block for $400. but be into a flattie $4000.in no time....I am building a 51 mercury now! but I love the sound of the flathead and its the first engine I built as a young man....

04-22-2011, 08:56 AM	#65
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: Ford Flathead vs small block chevy debate! I think its more of a affordability factor to use a chevy engine than flathead...around here its 300. to hot tank and extra to magnuflux...then the parts ie pistons and rods are more expensive.....you can purchase a good running small block for $400. but be into a flattie $4000.in no time....I am building a 51 mercury now! but I love the sound of the flathead and its the first engine I built as a young man....