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hardtimes · 03-05-2012, 02:33 PM

Anyone using aluminum Winfield 8.5:1 head on their engine? I'm researching buying one and would appreciate any input into pros/cons of using such and what head gasket recommended?

Jerry Huntngton Beach · 03-05-2012, 05:25 PM

I have a Winfield "Crowsfoot", 8.5:1 on a modified Diamond "B". Wasn't impressed with power out-put compared to a Police head or a Winfield Super. Felt it was time to make some more modifications. I machined relief radii in combustion chambers to reduce shrouding of the intake valves. CC'd the combustion chambers and had a engine machine shop fly-cut the head to obtain 8.5:1 CR. Still wasn't satisfied with power and RPM's so I designed and machined Offset Valve Guides to move the intake valves .080 towards the pistons. Very impressed with over-all preformance. I will PM you with drawings and pictures.

Jerry

V4F · 03-05-2012, 05:30 PM

to much compression for the average banger . be carefull or the rods will be on the ground !

hardtimes · 03-05-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by steve norcal

to much compression for the average banger . be carefull or the rods will be on the ground !

Hey Steve,
Not in this B ! Look up 'Crower' produced B rods. There's a reason they are called 'bullet proof'

And, they are in a bullet proof Russian B (full pressure/inserts)..
And , sounds like with a little 'help from my friends' (huntington beach) we're going to 'wake that puppy up

!

Mikeinnj · 03-05-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Huntngton Beach

I have a Winfield "Crowsfoot", 8.5:1 on a modified Diamond "B". Wasn't impressed with power out-put compared to a Police head or a Winfield Super. Felt it was time to make some more modifications. I machined relief radii in combustion chambers to reduce shrouding of the intake valves. CC'd the combustion chambers and had a engine machine shop fly-cut the head to obtain 8.5:1 CR. Still wasn't satisfied with power and RPM's so I designed and machined Offset Valve Guides to move the intake valves .080 towards the pistons. Very impressed with over-all preformance. I will PM you with drawings and pictures.

Jerry

If you fly-cut the head, you have reduced the compression ratio somewhat.

SteveB31 · 03-05-2012, 10:18 PM

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ctlikon0712 · 03-05-2012, 10:26 PM

I think he meant he had it resurfaced to regain the 8.5 CR after he increased the chamber CC's by unshrouding the valves.

Jerry Huntngton Beach · 03-05-2012, 11:11 PM

Hello Hartimes,
I modified '39 Pontiac rods for inserts. Have a drawing if you are interested.

Jerry

hardtimes · 03-06-2012, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Huntngton Beach

Hello Hartimes,
I modified '39 Pontiac rods for inserts. Have a drawing if you are interested.

Jerry

Jerry,
I'm very interested in your work, both winfield head alterations and rod useage. I sent you a message with my email. Thanks!
I've got a friend who is also innovative like you. He is making Aluminum rods for the B engine, very strong...similar to what is used in high rpm race engines.

Jim Brierley · 03-06-2012, 12:07 PM

SteveB31, the original aluminum Super Winfield head was a good one, just be sure that water hasn't corroded it too much to be run.

03-05-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	winfield head use... Anyone using aluminum Winfield 8.5:1 head on their engine? I'm researching buying one and would appreciate any input into pros/cons of using such and what head gasket recommended?

03-05-2012, 05:25 PM	#2
Jerry Huntngton Beach Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 54	Re: winfield head use... I have a Winfield "Crowsfoot", 8.5:1 on a modified Diamond "B". Wasn't impressed with power out-put compared to a Police head or a Winfield Super. Felt it was time to make some more modifications. I machined relief radii in combustion chambers to reduce shrouding of the intake valves. CC'd the combustion chambers and had a engine machine shop fly-cut the head to obtain 8.5:1 CR. Still wasn't satisfied with power and RPM's so I designed and machined Offset Valve Guides to move the intake valves .080 towards the pistons. Very impressed with over-all preformance. I will PM you with drawings and pictures. Jerry

03-05-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: winfield head use... to much compression for the average banger . be carefull or the rods will be on the ground ! __________________ V4f

03-05-2012, 10:18 PM	#6
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: winfield head use... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a chance to buy an Original Aluminum Winfield Super head. What are they worth? It is 8 to 1 Steve

03-05-2012, 10:26 PM	#7
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: winfield head use... I think he meant he had it resurfaced to regain the 8.5 CR after he increased the chamber CC's by unshrouding the valves.

03-05-2012, 11:11 PM	#8
Jerry Huntngton Beach Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 54	Re: winfield head use... Hello Hartimes, I modified '39 Pontiac rods for inserts. Have a drawing if you are interested. Jerry

03-06-2012, 12:07 PM	#10
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: winfield head use... SteveB31, the original aluminum Super Winfield head was a good one, just be sure that water hasn't corroded it too much to be run.