New block, a further discussion

[tubman]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Since this will be a from scratch build, would it be possible to make it so the transfer area and head can be shaped like the Harley KR (I think that is the model) flatheads? If I recall correctly, they were designed by Sir Ricardo and are an excellent design.

If I remember what 'Ol Ron said, the reason it can't be done know is due to stud location. This change would of course necessitate new heads to be cast as well.

And there's the rub; costs go up by another large chunk and you lose the nostalgia factor all in one fell swoop.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by tubman

And there's the rub; costs go up by another large chunk and you lose the nostalgia factor all in one fell swoop.

Well, if the ultimate goal is more h.p., why not make it the best it can be? From what I understand, it would just require re-locating some of the head bolt locations.

If done well, the average on looker wouldn't notice re-located bolt locations.

From the reading I've done, that Harley combustion chamber shape is the best you can get in a flathead design.