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Old 09-27-2015, 01:31 AM   #1
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"This engine has been around for a lot of years and no one has come up with a solution to the hot center port exhaust. It has been reported that this is the cause on block cracking and other performance problems."

I guess there are a bunch of us that just never heard these rumors.
A conventional port configuration, naturally aspirated, flathead Ford is capable of making over 400 hp on straight nitro.
Pete, How long will a flathead last at that power level? This is assuming that the builder/tuner is a knowledgeable individual.
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Old 09-27-2015, 01:55 AM   #2
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1320feet??????
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Old 09-27-2015, 02:23 AM   #3
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Our dragster does not use nitro ,but we do use a 4-71 blower,we run it about every four weeks at our local strip,three or four years with this setup, no cracked block, no buggered bearings still will run around 140 mph most meets.
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Old 09-27-2015, 12:36 PM   #4
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Pete, How long will a flathead last at that power level? This is assuming that the builder/tuner is a knowledgeable individual.
Several seasons.
It is usually torn down and checked after a meet.
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