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Shiozaki · 08-01-2021, 09:20 PM

Looking for someone within driving distance (4-8hrs) of NW Ohio USA, Toledo area. I hear there might be some guys around MI too.

hell ill drive even more for someone whos really good.

Im not shooting for anything silly here but with the blower i have i would think a good port job would help a lot towards 300 whp even if thats IS a bit silly for a FH.

ill be 34 next year maybe ill have it done by the time im 40 lol ,thanks for any help..

VeryTangled · 08-01-2021, 09:29 PM

Welcome to the Forums Shiozaki!

Charlie ny · 08-02-2021, 06:00 AM

Ronnieroadster..east coast guy.........end of story.
Charlie ny

MuskegonFlatheadFan · 08-02-2021, 07:25 AM

Also check out Gas Axe Garage in St Johns, MI.
Mike Boerema has a lot of experience building blown flatheads.
http://www.gasaxegarage.com

rotorwrench · 08-02-2021, 08:08 AM

Flatheads will wake up with a good supercharger even if a person doesn't port or polish all that much. Most folks that coax what little is to be had from a port job are looking for better results with no supercharger. More cubic inch displacement & valve lift will give better results since there isn't much of a port to begin with. It's always a trade off with flatheads.

It always depends on whether it is for the street or for the track and how much work a person wants to put into it. Ron Main had to do a lot of changes to the motor to get the flatfire streamliner to the horse power and speed that he got out of it. Ronnie Roadster went a bit different direction but it was still very impressive on both counts. It takes a lot to get over 200 HP with this old design.

Zeke3 · 08-02-2021, 08:18 AM

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Welcome aboard, let us know more about the plans for your engine.

flatrod · 08-02-2021, 09:24 AM

Try Bored&Stroked here on the board. He is in Ohio.

Pete · 08-02-2021, 02:51 PM

Get a junk block for practice, buy a sonic gauge, some tools and learn to do it yourself.
It may take a bit longer but you will get more for the money.
Even a mild cob and polish job is not cheap when buying it.

Remember, on flathead ports, bigger is better and faster.
.100 minimum wall all the way through.

Bored&Stroked · 08-02-2021, 03:08 PM

Pete has given you some sound advice . . . don't practice on a good block if you've never ported a flathead before. There is nothing quite as sad as hitting water on an otherwise good block. LOL

Drop me a PM with what your plans are for the engine - be happy to at least chat about it. Porting is 1/2 art and 1/2 science . . . and a dirty job to say the least, but it does really help a flathead make more HP if done correctly and part of a complete package. Lots of guys like to show off their nice chrome looking upper intake ports (the only part they ported/polished) . . . worth bragging rights and that is about it.

It takes correct porting, new better/bigger valves, the right cam, heads setup correctly, etc - to make it all work together. But, it all depends on what your plans are for the engine, what other parts are going into it and what you plan to use it for! It is all time and money in the end . . .

08-01-2021, 09:20 PM	#1
Shiozaki Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 1	Who does block porting work? Looking for someone within driving distance (4-8hrs) of NW Ohio USA, Toledo area. I hear there might be some guys around MI too. hell ill drive even more for someone whos really good. Im not shooting for anything silly here but with the blower i have i would think a good port job would help a lot towards 300 whp even if thats IS a bit silly for a FH. ill be 34 next year maybe ill have it done by the time im 40 lol ,thanks for any help..

08-01-2021, 09:29 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Who does block porting work? Welcome to the Forums Shiozaki! __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

08-02-2021, 06:00 AM	#3
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Who does block porting work? Ronnieroadster..east coast guy.........end of story. Charlie ny

08-02-2021, 07:25 AM	#4
MuskegonFlatheadFan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 252	Re: Who does block porting work? Also check out Gas Axe Garage in St Johns, MI. Mike Boerema has a lot of experience building blown flatheads. http://www.gasaxegarage.com

08-02-2021, 08:08 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Who does block porting work? Flatheads will wake up with a good supercharger even if a person doesn't port or polish all that much. Most folks that coax what little is to be had from a port job are looking for better results with no supercharger. More cubic inch displacement & valve lift will give better results since there isn't much of a port to begin with. It's always a trade off with flatheads. It always depends on whether it is for the street or for the track and how much work a person wants to put into it. Ron Main had to do a lot of changes to the motor to get the flatfire streamliner to the horse power and speed that he got out of it. Ronnie Roadster went a bit different direction but it was still very impressive on both counts. It takes a lot to get over 200 HP with this old design.

08-02-2021, 08:18 AM	#6
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,406	Re: Who does block porting work? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome aboard, let us know more about the plans for your engine.

08-02-2021, 09:24 AM	#7
flatrod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 290	Re: Who does block porting work? Try Bored&Stroked here on the board. He is in Ohio.

08-02-2021, 02:51 PM	#8
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,407	Re: Who does block porting work? Get a junk block for practice, buy a sonic gauge, some tools and learn to do it yourself. It may take a bit longer but you will get more for the money. Even a mild cob and polish job is not cheap when buying it. Remember, on flathead ports, bigger is better and faster. .100 minimum wall all the way through.

08-02-2021, 03:08 PM	#9
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Who does block porting work? Pete has given you some sound advice . . . don't practice on a good block if you've never ported a flathead before. There is nothing quite as sad as hitting water on an otherwise good block. LOL Drop me a PM with what your plans are for the engine - be happy to at least chat about it. Porting is 1/2 art and 1/2 science . . . and a dirty job to say the least, but it does really help a flathead make more HP if done correctly and part of a complete package. Lots of guys like to show off their nice chrome looking upper intake ports (the only part they ported/polished) . . . worth bragging rights and that is about it. It takes correct porting, new better/bigger valves, the right cam, heads setup correctly, etc - to make it all work together. But, it all depends on what your plans are for the engine, what other parts are going into it and what you plan to use it for! It is all time and money in the end . . .