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SteveM · 06-12-2010, 10:55 PM

I wouldn't put one on my engine in it's current state, as I've got some noise that probably indicates loose bearing clearances.

If my engine was in better shape, I'd put one on in a minute!

Steve

Mike V. Florida · 06-12-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveM

I wouldn't put one on my engine in it's current state, as I've got some noise that probably indicates loose bearing clearances.

If my engine was in better shape, I'd put one on in a minute!

Steve

Tighten them up!! Takes only a hour or two and you need no special tools or equipment.

Mike V. Florida · 06-12-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by larry brumfield

vote with your post, yes or no

yes = i'd like to have one.

No = wouldn't have one even if you gave it to me.

(now don't be afraid to vote no if that is your preference.)

yes

skip · 06-13-2010, 08:14 AM

NO...With the slight exception of a 'Police Head' for me if it's not Ford stock...I don't want it. So sell the aftermarket heads to somebody else.

skip.

HDowse · 06-13-2010, 09:56 AM

Yes, I would like a high compression head for my 60-A.

jrelliott · 06-13-2010, 10:26 AM

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Yes, could use some extra power since at 5500 ft elevation.

Carb Guy · 06-13-2010, 10:38 AM

I have had one of your 5.9 heads on my car for several years now, and what a difference it makes, it has really got the pep now. Thanks Larry, and glad to have you back on the site.

Mikeinnj · 06-13-2010, 04:47 PM

And why are we having this poll ???

Denny/Utah · 06-13-2010, 05:50 PM

Larry,
I have run a 5.9 and a 7.0 for many thousands of miles. If anyone is going to drive their car in anything but parades, hi-compression heads are a must for safety...like getting out of the way...as well as comfort of driving a "real" car.
My shorter answer is is YES!

cannon · 06-13-2010, 06:12 PM

run two lion heads one 7:1 one 5.5:1 a police B, and one of yours: like'm all each one has a different purpose

kevinmac/toledo · 06-13-2010, 06:17 PM

hi; never had one , but would sure like to try one on my 31 coupe...kevin

ROCKER77 · 06-13-2010, 06:53 PM

YES...as soon as i get a little cash flow i will be upgrading

James Rogers · 06-13-2010, 07:42 PM

I use one and always tell my customers that the HC head is the cheapest and simplest performance you can get for a Model A. I don't specify or sell any particular brand or CR but let the customer decide that.

Mike · 06-13-2010, 08:13 PM

yes i would put them on all 4 of my model a's, but right now they all run well . but if i have to take the head off for any reason i will go for a h/c head
mike

dmaxweb · 06-13-2010, 09:28 PM

yes!

Dusty · 06-13-2010, 11:00 PM

I do and I just can't see the sin in using something that looks completely stock. No one would ever know unless you tell them......or if they might be following you up a hill.

Tom Foster · 06-13-2010, 11:19 PM

Yes -- I've had a B-F 5.9 on my coupe for several years, and need another for my '29 roadster which has a 3.55 rear and won't climb hills (well, not like the coupe with the B-F head will).
Put me on the list...
Fearless

Mike V. Florida · 06-13-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

I do and I just can't see the sin in using something that looks completely stock. No one would ever know unless you tell them......or if they might be following you up a hill.

I agree, maybe an expert judge that could tell a Brumfield from stock, I cannot. (I have not seen the other brands out there, but then again maybe I did and they look stock too)

Kirby1374 · 06-14-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I agree, maybe an expert judge that could tell a Brumfield from stock, I cannot. (I have not seen the other brands out there, but then again maybe I did and they look stock too)

with all this talk about the brumfield head....how can you tell if you have one? I bought an A motor from an estate that appears that it runs. I have yet to fire it up. The head does not have all the markings that my other engine had but my old engine looked to have had an 50 year old aftermarket stick replacement type.
In short what do I look for to tell the difference?
Thanks all

Mike V. Florida · 06-14-2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby1374

In short what do I look for to tell the difference?
Thanks all

From the outside I can't. It has no markings just like the stock heads. What is different is the inside shape of the combustion chamber.

Brumfield Head

Stock Head

06-12-2010, 10:55 PM	#61
SteveM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 187	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I wouldn't put one on my engine in it's current state, as I've got some noise that probably indicates loose bearing clearances. If my engine was in better shape, I'd put one on in a minute! Steve

06-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#64
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: POLL: The one that really matters NO...With the slight exception of a 'Police Head' for me if it's not Ford stock...I don't want it. So sell the aftermarket heads to somebody else. skip.

06-13-2010, 09:56 AM	#65
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 375	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes, I would like a high compression head for my 60-A.

06-13-2010, 10:26 AM	#66
jrelliott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pine, AZ Posts: 794	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, could use some extra power since at 5500 ft elevation.

06-13-2010, 10:38 AM	#67
Carb Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 186	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I have had one of your 5.9 heads on my car for several years now, and what a difference it makes, it has really got the pep now. Thanks Larry, and glad to have you back on the site.

06-13-2010, 04:47 PM	#68
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: POLL: The one that really matters And why are we having this poll ???

06-13-2010, 05:50 PM	#69
Denny/Utah Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 12	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Larry, I have run a 5.9 and a 7.0 for many thousands of miles. If anyone is going to drive their car in anything but parades, hi-compression heads are a must for safety...like getting out of the way...as well as comfort of driving a "real" car. My shorter answer is is YES!

06-13-2010, 06:12 PM	#70
cannon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: macclenny, florida Posts: 71	Re: POLL: The one that really matters run two lion heads one 7:1 one 5.5:1 a police B, and one of yours: like'm all each one has a different purpose

06-13-2010, 06:17 PM	#71
kevinmac/toledo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo,ohio Posts: 171	Re: POLL: The one that really matters hi; never had one , but would sure like to try one on my 31 coupe...kevin

06-13-2010, 06:53 PM	#72
ROCKER77 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gadsden, Alabama Posts: 57	Re: POLL: The one that really matters YES...as soon as i get a little cash flow i will be upgrading __________________

06-13-2010, 07:42 PM	#73
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I use one and always tell my customers that the HC head is the cheapest and simplest performance you can get for a Model A. I don't specify or sell any particular brand or CR but let the customer decide that.

06-13-2010, 08:13 PM	#74
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: POLL: The one that really matters yes i would put them on all 4 of my model a's, but right now they all run well . but if i have to take the head off for any reason i will go for a h/c head mike

06-13-2010, 09:28 PM	#75
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: POLL: The one that really matters yes!

06-13-2010, 11:00 PM	#76
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I do and I just can't see the sin in using something that looks completely stock. No one would ever know unless you tell them......or if they might be following you up a hill.

06-13-2010, 11:19 PM	#77
Tom Foster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 160	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes -- I've had a B-F 5.9 on my coupe for several years, and need another for my '29 roadster which has a 3.55 rear and won't climb hills (well, not like the coupe with the B-F head will). Put me on the list... Fearless Last edited by Tom Foster; 06-13-2010 at 11:20 PM. Reason: msipeleld werd