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Ol' Ron · 07-18-2020, 10:36 PM

Your biggest issue is: The intake ports and manifold. It's the limiting factor in getting air into the engine. The bigger the engine the bigger the problem. That's the reason the blower really wakes up the flathead. Us rodders have been looking for the "Holley Grail" here, but so far it eluded us. Good luck, have fun

On a side note. Ibuilt a 258 Hydro engine, similar to our Danbury engines, only abigger valve was used and dual carbs. Boat ran in the hi 50s low 60 MPH. Engine turned 5500 Plus.
Owner was concerned with the family jewels,in/out box was between his kegs.
I b build a 284 /L-100 cam and Mike Davidsons Heads. Pulled 175 @4800 and never saw 60 MPH again.. I blam the prop, but i could be wrong.
Gramps

07-18-2020, 10:36 PM	#16
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Let's build a drag race 8BA engine Your biggest issue is: The intake ports and manifold. It's the limiting factor in getting air into the engine. The bigger the engine the bigger the problem. That's the reason the blower really wakes up the flathead. Us rodders have been looking for the "Holley Grail" here, but so far it eluded us. Good luck, have fun On a side note. Ibuilt a 258 Hydro engine, similar to our Danbury engines, only abigger valve was used and dual carbs. Boat ran in the hi 50s low 60 MPH. Engine turned 5500 Plus. Owner was concerned with the family jewels,in/out box was between his kegs. I b build a 284 /L-100 cam and Mike Davidsons Heads. Pulled 175 @4800 and never saw 60 MPH again.. I blam the prop, but i could be wrong. Gramps