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08-20-2018, 06:07 PM | #1 |
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Putting a V8 in a model a
I have been thinking about putting a V8 in my 28 roadster sometime in the future, but I don't know how to go about it and what fits. Has anybody around here done this to a 28 Roadster or similar example? I want the setup that is the easiest to put in.
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08-20-2018, 06:21 PM | #2 |
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I have heard of this modification, but all research has shown it just cannot be accomplished.
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08-20-2018, 06:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
X2.
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
I have a couple model A's with small block chevies. They require a recessed firewall. I think a flathead might fit though.
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08-20-2018, 06:36 PM | #5 |
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Ditto!
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
#1 Ask this question on the Flathead Forum
#2 Find the book "Building a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel.
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
Lot's of info about this on the HAMB site .
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Hot rod stuff the hamb is your friend. Jalopyjournal.com
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
Have you considered modifications to your 4 banger?
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Attached are a picture of a modified engines (neither of them mine). Just be sure to not try and pump out too much horsepower or reliability will suffer. The speed equipment on both of these engines are probably reproductions you don't have to scrounge for original speed equipment. The flathead is a "Thomas" equipped engine and the overhead is probably a Riley two port by Charlie Yapp of the Secrets of Speed Society (SOSS). The Roof, Cragar and Four Port Riley's are also currently reproduced (and probably a couple of others). Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 08-21-2018 at 12:26 AM. |
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I agree with Charlie Stephens. I recently put a Model B engine with a Roof overhead conversion in a '31 Slant Windshield. It required no modifications to the body or chassis. I think the Roof and Riley topped four cylinder engines look better than a V-8 in a Model A. Either of these heads put out plenty of power for road cruising and air conditioning if you so desire.
In the end, when you sell your car, you may find it is worth more if it is not "cut up" to accommodate a V-8. JMO Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 08-22-2018 at 03:08 PM. |
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Re: Putting a V8 in a model a
certainly brakes and suspension have to be modified to handle a V8 unless it is a V8 60 flathead and there you gain no performance addition.
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I have done one with. Flathead v8 59ab I put a 35 transmission and hook it to the stock rear axle and put juice brakes on it off from mid 40s ford I went with cross steering it was easyer to run I had t notch the fire wall for.the fuel pump
It was not that bad of a job cost a lot to do it radiator will cost.the most to get a good one I would never do it to a nice car |
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