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Black Fifty · 02-25-2020, 10:56 AM

Hello All.

I purchased a fairly stock 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe with 239 and 3 speed with overdrive and 4.10 gear in September of 2018. In the future I plan to bore and stroke the engine to get a bit more grunt at the occasional stoplight. I have zero experience with these cars, so I have no idea what the trans will hold up to in terms of power. Previous to this car, all my toys were from the 60s and I knew what to use.

What do you all use behind your warmed-up Flatheads? Should I be cautious with the trans? Are there internal upgrades that add strength? The car is so original that I don't want to cut a hole in the floor for something like a T-5 (well maybe). And I don't want to go to an automatic.

I welcome any suggestions/comments/opinions from you folks. You guys are THE experts and I learn something about these cars from all of you every day!

Thank you.
Mike

02-25-2020, 10:56 AM	#1
Black Fifty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: The Thumb of Michigan Posts: 107	What's Behind Your Flattie? Hello All. I purchased a fairly stock 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe with 239 and 3 speed with overdrive and 4.10 gear in September of 2018. In the future I plan to bore and stroke the engine to get a bit more grunt at the occasional stoplight. I have zero experience with these cars, so I have no idea what the trans will hold up to in terms of power. Previous to this car, all my toys were from the 60s and I knew what to use. What do you all use behind your warmed-up Flatheads? Should I be cautious with the trans? Are there internal upgrades that add strength? The car is so original that I don't want to cut a hole in the floor for something like a T-5 (well maybe). And I don't want to go to an automatic. I welcome any suggestions/comments/opinions from you folks. You guys are THE experts and I learn something about these cars from all of you every day! Thank you. Mike