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old skool · 07-23-2014, 01:58 PM

Hello,

Sacramento Vintage Ford had a 8-plug high compression head (model A ford) for sale for a number of years, but they no longer carry it (6:1 compression) Anybody know where you can get them or does anyone have one they aren't going to use? Has anyone ever tried one? How did it perform? Maybe they don't make them because they weren't that good. Your thoughts?

Thanks for your time.

Marty

Bob C · 07-23-2014, 02:08 PM

That's probably Charlie Yapp's Lion Head, I don't think he make the
8 plug head any more.

Bob

Dave in MN · 07-23-2014, 02:42 PM

Charlie has them occasionally. I think he is currently out of stock but I think I remember a recent comment in his magazine that he was making a batch of them.

His CR is 6.5:1 on this aluminum head with 8 plug holes.

His website: http://www.secretsofspeed.com/Model%...ed%20Parts.htm

old skool · 07-23-2014, 03:00 PM

Hello Again,

This one looked stock (except for the 8 plugs). It didn't look like Yapp's Lion head. Maybe this was his first prototype? Are you out there reading this Charlie?

Marty

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-23-2014, 03:21 PM

That is the one that Dan Price made for aero back some 15+ years ago. I'm pretty sure he told me he sold all his patterns for it and the Thomas stuff to Don Snyder.

bykerlad · 07-23-2014, 03:23 PM

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I have a 8plug Lion head on my roadster ,works fine,looks kool

Tod · 07-23-2014, 03:54 PM

I'm finishing up pattern equipment for a new one right now. It is Snyder's product that I am re-doing from scratch. The equipment will make iron or aluminum.

Tod

CarlG · 07-23-2014, 04:09 PM

What kind of distributor is used for the 8-plug head?

Tod · 07-23-2014, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

What kind of distributor is used for the 8-plug head?

Here is one option:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93969

I just make stuff, I figure since Don wanted a bunch of these he had the distributor issue taken care of.

Tod

nickair · 07-23-2014, 08:01 PM

I always liked the dual plug setup. Airplanes use it and it is more power and more efficient at the same time.

JOES31 · 07-23-2014, 08:37 PM

Can someone tell me what the heck this is? What's under, for the lack of knowing what it is, the chrome valve covers?

Bob C · 07-23-2014, 08:55 PM

Looks like a Riley two port overhead conversion.
Vince has some info on his site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/1930...alveinhead.htm

Bob

07-23-2014, 01:58 PM	#1
old skool Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 65	8-plug high compression head Hello, Sacramento Vintage Ford had a 8-plug high compression head (model A ford) for sale for a number of years, but they no longer carry it (6:1 compression) Anybody know where you can get them or does anyone have one they aren't going to use? Has anyone ever tried one? How did it perform? Maybe they don't make them because they weren't that good. Your thoughts? Thanks for your time. Marty Last edited by old skool; 07-23-2014 at 01:59 PM. Reason: add more

07-23-2014, 02:08 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,743	Re: 8-plug high compression head That's probably Charlie Yapp's Lion Head, I don't think he make the 8 plug head any more. Bob

07-23-2014, 02:42 PM	#3
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: 8-plug high compression head Charlie has them occasionally. I think he is currently out of stock but I think I remember a recent comment in his magazine that he was making a batch of them. His CR is 6.5:1 on this aluminum head with 8 plug holes. His website: http://www.secretsofspeed.com/Model%...ed%20Parts.htm

07-23-2014, 03:00 PM	#4
old skool Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 65	Re: 8-plug high compression head Hello Again, This one looked stock (except for the 8 plugs). It didn't look like Yapp's Lion head. Maybe this was his first prototype? Are you out there reading this Charlie? Marty

07-23-2014, 03:21 PM	#5
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: 8-plug high compression head That is the one that Dan Price made for aero back some 15+ years ago. I'm pretty sure he told me he sold all his patterns for it and the Thomas stuff to Don Snyder. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

07-23-2014, 03:23 PM	#6
bykerlad Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: australia Posts: 37	Re: 8-plug high compression head Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a 8plug Lion head on my roadster ,works fine,looks kool

07-23-2014, 03:54 PM	#7
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Re: 8-plug high compression head I'm finishing up pattern equipment for a new one right now. It is Snyder's product that I am re-doing from scratch. The equipment will make iron or aluminum. Tod

07-23-2014, 04:09 PM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: 8-plug high compression head What kind of distributor is used for the 8-plug head? __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-23-2014, 08:01 PM	#10
nickair Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 132	Re: 8-plug high compression head I always liked the dual plug setup. Airplanes use it and it is more power and more efficient at the same time. __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. L.D. I have 40 horses in the garage. Only feed them when I want to take them out. 31 Model A Tudor 55B Nick

07-23-2014, 08:37 PM	#11
JOES31 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Verne California Posts: 272	Re: 8-plug high compression head Can someone tell me what the heck this is? What's under, for the lack of knowing what it is, the chrome valve covers?