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1937pickup 07-27-2017 04:21 PM
Hosepower
 

I seem to frequently read about boosting horse power on this forum. Those who are into this horsepower chasing may find this link interesting. Go to the 4th. paragraph for the Model A information. Sorry if this old news to others, but I was stunned when I read the article.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthu...age=AAoSZI5|52

Y-Blockhead 07-27-2017 04:46 PM
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Haha, Not to many 'stock' parts left on the little 'Banger'. Thanks for sharing.

BILL WILLIAMSON 07-27-2017 05:08 PM
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I always think about that poor little crookedy crankshaft-------
Bill Worried

Y-Blockhead 07-27-2017 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON (Post 1505284)
I always think about that poor little crookedy crankshaft-------
Bill Worried
I'm sure with all the go fast stuff they have a pretty exotic bottom end including a pretty stout fully counter balanced crank and a crank girdle.

Probably the only thing left model A is the block.

I would love to hear it at full song at Bonneville... :p:p

California Travieso 07-27-2017 06:57 PM
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Of course, the article doesn't indicate the cost to make one of these 4 Bangers. You can build anything if you have the money. You could probably buy a nice stable of Fine Point Model A's for the cost of that engine!

David Serrano

SeaSlugs 07-27-2017 07:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by California Travieso (Post 1505330)
Of course, the article doesn't indicate the cost to make one of these 4 Bangers. You can build anything if you have the money. You could probably buy a nice stable of Fine Point Model A's for the cost of that engine!

David Serrano
was gonna say you can make anything crazy fast if you have enough time, tools, and money....still very impressive and interesting that someone even thought to consider the A block.

Bruce of MN 07-27-2017 09:37 PM
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The article says A engines are 103 ci. Mine is 200 ci, how about yours?

BILL WILLIAMSON 07-27-2017 10:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce of MN (Post 1505431)
The article says A engines are 103 ci. Mine is 200 ci, how about yours?
"Maybe" his Dog:cool: tiped it?????---103 Cu In is barely equal to a medium size FART.
Bill W.

Y-Blockhead 07-28-2017 12:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce of MN (Post 1505431)
The article says A engines are 103 ci. Mine is 200 ci, how about yours?
More than likely a typo. A .020" over Model A is ~203 cu in.

Mike V. Florida 07-28-2017 02:28 AM
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http://specialtymotorcams.com/pages/ovhconversions.html

California Travieso 07-28-2017 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida (Post 1505485)
Mike,

you win. Time, tools and INGENUITY! But in the case of the guys in San Diego, by the looks of their shop, money had something to do with it as well.

David Serrano

Fullraceflathead 07-28-2017 01:14 PM
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I find the most Horsepower is made just before the Pistons start swapping holes!!!

CarlG 07-28-2017 02:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead (Post 1505680)
I find the most Horsepower is made just before the Pistons start swapping holes!!!
That was what my Dad would say when an engine was reved up tight.

hardtimes 07-28-2017 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead (Post 1505680)
I find the most Horsepower is made just before the Pistons start swapping holes!!!
True !
Especially true, when you are using a nearly 90 yr old model A/B block !
If the truth of this is doubted, it can be vividly seen in pictures.
Those familiar with FAST mag, may remember a 2004 issue (cover) showing colored pics of a B engine in TWO halves, i.e.- upper and lower :eek: ! Guess what that engine cost and what rpms it was turning when it said 'turn me loose' ?

RawhideKid 07-28-2017 06:02 PM
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Hey hardtimes, which issue was that?

burner31 07-28-2017 11:30 PM
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What bores my engine?


Sitting around all day.

RawhideKid 07-29-2017 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by burner31 (Post 1505921)
What bores my engine?


Sitting around all day.
I don't know, "B movies", watching Harry Potter all day, sitting around with nothing to do?

I can only guess what bores your engine.

Fullraceflathead 07-29-2017 12:27 AM
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This is what "Going Way Beyond 40 Horsepower" Looks like!
I wonder what Henry Ford would say if he was still around to see this????
This is on the edge just when the "Pistons Start Swapping Holes"!!!

Henry's Lady's Man 07-29-2017 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce of MN (Post 1505431)
The article says A engines are 103 ci. Mine is 200 ci, how about yours?
The wheel base is 103.5 inches.

Bruce Lancaster 07-29-2017 11:07 AM
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Whatever, but I think that guy is having more fun at work than I am!

His level of talent, expertise, and manufacturing resources seems enough to turn almost anything automotive that flits though his head into reality!


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