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01-21-2013, 05:52 AM | #21 |
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Re: Flathead question
Thanks for all of the info, looks like I have some home work.
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01-21-2013, 09:28 PM | #22 |
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Re: Flathead question
This would be a good time for the doubters to buy Johns book and follow all the modifications and what worked and what didn't. Here's an interesting fact, On a stock 239 there is no improvement in torque, between the stock single exhaust and duals with headers. But the sound better.
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01-22-2013, 06:02 AM | #23 |
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Re: Flathead question
Going to order the book today,,,,
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01-22-2013, 12:05 PM | #24 |
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Re: Flathead question
In my opinion, if you're contemplating modifying a Ford flathead, two books should be considered required reading. "Nostalgia" by Ron Halloran (sp?) and "Flathead Facts" by John Lawson. I can guarantee you that you'll be money and time ahead to study both works BEFORE you start working on your engine. Flatheads are anything but 'plug and play' machines. Also remember the old addage "There's no replacement for displacement". Good luck with your project!
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10-05-2013, 12:10 PM | #26 |
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10-05-2013, 12:19 PM | #27 |
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Re: Flathead question
Another good read is here with a cubic inch chart......
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...e/viewall.html |
10-05-2013, 01:03 PM | #28 |
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Re: Flathead question
261.8 cu. in. DD
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10-05-2013, 01:39 PM | #29 |
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Re: Flathead question
All the "old school" built engines I was around in the ??good old days?? had a CAM yes a roppen cam, the flathead has to breath, a good cam, big, tall cam will open wider and close the valves faster.... no more than two carbs, or one four barrel, good heads, ie mill the stock heads or add after market heads ?? original dist, built right, and the right coil, stay away from super hot coil, it just not needed.... headers, yes good tube headers, not Fentens, some polish of ports in and out ... ?? WHAT is your ride, an early coupe, you don.t need a big bore.... or a later fordor,heaver sedan go bigger bore, like .80 over plus ?? you don't need a big 11 inch clutch, 9" or 10" max..and yes I agree read the books. good info, and get back to us about gearing, tire size, duel pipes, gauges, and a tacks, oil pressure ?? where and how to make it.?? .... OLD....BILL
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10-05-2013, 03:20 PM | #30 |
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Re: Flathead question
Save time and money and go to an SBC
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10-05-2013, 03:28 PM | #31 |
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Re: Flathead question
You're just trying to start trouble, right?
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10-05-2013, 09:42 PM | #32 |
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He could loose his privileges here.
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10-05-2013, 10:45 PM | #33 |
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Re: Flathead question
I'm just saying that some people are never happy with the way it was built. I'm vary HAPPY with the power of my stock 34
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10-05-2013, 11:23 PM | #34 |
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Re: Flathead question
It's in our nature to tinker with things.....
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10-07-2013, 03:37 PM | #35 |
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Re: Flathead question
My stock 59A rebuilt, registered 105 hp on the rebuilders dyno.
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10-07-2013, 06:13 PM | #36 |
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Re: Flathead question
When I got my first flathead I had the idea that I was gonna build a super hot rodded machine. Then I learned a lot, like you're never gonna get 300 horses out of a flattie without a blower and even then you'd be lucky.
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10-07-2013, 08:09 PM | #37 |
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could make My dyno say anything, there are calabrating adjustments. Also you need a good weather station.
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10-07-2013, 09:06 PM | #38 |
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Re: Flathead question
I like that statement...a lot
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10-08-2013, 12:53 AM | #39 |
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Re: Flathead question
I would humbly suggest getting Joe Abbin's book as well.
http://www.amazon.com/335-Flathead-F...ords=joe+abbin He's been building blown and naturally aspirated engines and has proven dyno pulls for each "recipe". The man is an engineer and knows his stuff. You could literally take the book and buy/build according to his proven combinations. |
10-08-2013, 03:27 AM | #40 | |
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I like the tone of your question, the 'old school' guys (read much younger and without much money way back when) would fit new heads, exhaust and carbs) and yes they did get a modest increase in H.P. But what they really got was 'Street Cred', and louder was always better, right? And shiny, don't get me started on shiney... |
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