Dave Lopes Fordor Model A

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by alexiskai

This is interesting, why is that? Thicker walls on modern pistons?

Can't answer the 'why'. Even the modern V-8 piston the popular rebuilder out of Illinois retrofits is a heavier piston than what Ford's piston was.

Originally Posted by Cape Codder

BRENT - Is that a typo on the price of a short block? My guy said he balanced the motor but it cost me two more grand then what you stated.

My point is that these bargain engine rebuilders that many restorers use do not go to the level of balancing and fitting everything like Ford did. There is a large difference between 'restoring' and just 'rebuilding' in all facets of Model-A work. The same applies with the engine work.