The Ford Barn

rmak · 02-13-2011, 05:21 PM

I am finally getting back into cars after 40 years (the last car I worked on to any extent was a 33 Dodge coupe with a 55 hemi in the 60's)
I've always wanted a roadster and finally bought an unfinished 29 Model A. The previous owner was making a 'banger' which is a new term to me meaning keeping the four cylinder, but hopping it up a little. After hearing his descriptions of the crusing speed of a stock motor, the idea of a few more horses appeals to me. Plus, there are no fenders so I might as well build it with that theme.
What performance upgrades are available for these engines? Which ones make sense without totally redoing the engine? Can anyone suggest a catalog or website to help me out?
I know someone will suggest the hamb, but I really prefer the easy going, slower paced friendly atmosphere here. Thanks.

02-13-2011, 05:21 PM	#1
rmak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 114	Performance upgrades for a new owner I am finally getting back into cars after 40 years (the last car I worked on to any extent was a 33 Dodge coupe with a 55 hemi in the 60's) I've always wanted a roadster and finally bought an unfinished 29 Model A. The previous owner was making a 'banger' which is a new term to me meaning keeping the four cylinder, but hopping it up a little. After hearing his descriptions of the crusing speed of a stock motor, the idea of a few more horses appeals to me. Plus, there are no fenders so I might as well build it with that theme. What performance upgrades are available for these engines? Which ones make sense without totally redoing the engine? Can anyone suggest a catalog or website to help me out? I know someone will suggest the hamb, but I really prefer the easy going, slower paced friendly atmosphere here. Thanks.