[johnsor]

Thanks for all the posts and experienced opinions, and as a result I'm going to go with a modified A engine like I have in my 30 Roadster. The Roadster engine has a considerably lightened flywheel (29 lbs.), late 30's Ford clutch & pressure plate, balanced, .060" overbored, a Model B carb with an enlarged manifold port, a lively Bill Sipe cam, Brumfield HC head and a 3:54 ring & pinion. It still looks, sounds and idles like a Model A and it has a smooth "sweet spot" at 60mph on the road. The 6:50x16's makes it handle nice on the road also. Of course the best part of the Model A engine is the availability of many and relatively cheap parts. Its always good to ask. Thanks, John