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08-06-2010, 12:22 PM | #21 | |
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Here is some of the details..This was part of the ad when I sold it.. "Model B flathead Engine: Dan Price finned aluminum head. 10.4 to 1 compression. BB crank (full pressure), R.E.M steel "H" beam rods, Ross forged pistons, titanium valves and retainers(1.65 dia), bronze guides. Block has 4 intake ports. Radius lifter 5 bearing cam with .488 lift and bored camline with inserts, Dan Price oil pump, Dan Price aluminum pan. Roto-Faze distributor, Jacobs computer ignition, D&L finned side plate, Hi-flow intake manifold, 2 modified Stromberg 48 carbs, equal length headers with lakes plug, 18 lb. big block Chev. front damper, D&L water pump with modern ceramic/carbon seal for street. (looks stock) Electric water pump in race car. Water manifold for equal water distribution. Everything from the block back is set up to take a Chev. transmission (T5,or Richmond 5 speed) but could use any transmission with adaptor....Could also be put back to original model A or B. The back of the block has not been modified. 11 lb alum. flywheel with alum. clutch. 168 hp on the dyno. This engine is very streetable. Lopey idle at 800 rpm. Gear drive starter (Chev). Included is the top part of the 600 cfm Holley 4 barrel manifold that was on the engine when it was on the dyno and in the race car. Also included, intake manifold for 4 side draft carbs or injectors." |
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08-06-2010, 04:13 PM | #22 |
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Re: Exhaust headers
Pete, tell us what temperature your engine operates at high speed and your thoughts on the small hose you rigged in place of the standard water neck and hose. Also, what octane fuel do you use. Thanks.
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08-06-2010, 04:25 PM | #23 |
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On the comparison with flathead V8 up above...VERY different. A-B have considerably longer distance from valves to cylinder, vertical valve orientation, individual exhaust ports. About as different as two L-heads could be.
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08-06-2010, 04:36 PM | #24 | |
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Oooh, sounds like you've done some improvements! I can send you a pic of my header/intake/carbs setup..AND RESULTS, if you send me your email. I can not figure this site pic post out and the 'boss' has not had time to assist! Anyway, I've pretty much done what you've done. I'll detail more, if you like, in email. But, the jist of this answer regarding the 'header' information, is worth your email time. BTW..did you start with A or B block? [email protected] |
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08-06-2010, 04:59 PM | #25 | |
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When it was in the race car it ran around 210...I ran av gas and 32 total advance. The race car had a different radiator and I ran NO thermostat. When the engine was in the 2 door and I was hill climbing, I ran av gas and 32 advance. In the race car I used an electric water pump mounted where the stock generator would have been. It also had a 650 Holley carb. |
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08-06-2010, 05:03 PM | #26 | |
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08-06-2010, 05:14 PM | #27 | |
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I've just bet five bucks with this guy ...that you are a F.A.S.T member! Did I lose my five? Sounds like you may not familiar with his stuff...but that you know him(grin)!! Rick |
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08-06-2010, 05:25 PM | #28 | |
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remiss in renewing my dues lately due to work load...This should be remedied shortly though. And yes I know of him from way back. |
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08-06-2010, 06:31 PM | #29 | |
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08-06-2010, 06:38 PM | #30 |
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"Hogging out the exhaust ports on a model A engine will hurt performance."
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08-12-2010, 07:35 PM | #31 |
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I had this header made by Matt at lakeheader.com. Very happy with the quality and workmanship. Matt made this custom for me and is now making them for others off my design (old design, my measurements). Within 10 minutes of unboxing, it was bolted up and good to go.
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08-12-2010, 07:59 PM | #32 |
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08-13-2010, 07:15 AM | #33 |
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Thanks for all the input, guys. The technical stuff was/s just what i needed. Here goes with a set of tube headers from Red's Headers.
BTW Her muffler, an old stock (not Aries) has been ripped open , gutted of baffles, then sewed back up, then the tailpipe was increased in dia by 1/8". She makes an awsome sound - deep and throatty. |
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