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JimK1930A · 06-14-2010, 05:36 AM

I have a Brumfield 5.9 to 1 head on my coupe and love it!
I am currently saving my extra cash to buy one for my 29 Tudor.

RJ · 06-14-2010, 07:00 AM

Yes , sign me up.

kenparker · 06-14-2010, 07:05 AM

Yes, I would not be without one.

Terry, NJ · 06-14-2010, 07:29 AM

They scare me! I'm all hung up on bearing loads! I like the idea of the higher compression, but how and the rod and mains gonna hold up? Have they modified the recipe of the babbit since 1928 to accomodate the higher bearing loads? Yeah, I guess I'd take one, but I'd keep the old one.
Terry

Ron/IA · 06-14-2010, 07:34 AM

Larry - Yes, I would even if it was given to me (wishful thinking), But, you know what that means; I'll have to rebuild the "getting tired" engine too. I wonder, would someone give me that too?

Andy Passmore · 06-14-2010, 07:36 AM

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No, Put one on my 29 pickup, drove it 10 miles and took it off. Sold it to a friend and he loves it.

AL in NY · 06-14-2010, 07:44 AM

Have your 5.9 head now and wouldn't go back to standard. Would love to get one of your 6.5 heads when they become available.......

4banger · 06-14-2010, 08:07 AM

I have a Brumfield on my 28 tudor and I would NEVER go back to a stock head. Never Ever thanks Larry

tuneman · 06-14-2010, 08:12 AM

Yes!! I have one of yours now . When i start the resto on my roadster i'll be ordering one for that engine!!

d.j. moordigian · 06-14-2010, 10:50 AM

Larry, Yes, I would !

middletown · 06-14-2010, 11:03 AM

Yes, my current power plant is not up to task but when I rebuild it it will have a HC head.

Thanks and have a great day,

Joe

Freddie (Memphis) · 06-14-2010, 11:05 AM

When I have Jippy's engine rebuilt, I plan to install a high-compression head. When that time comes, I'll review the results others are having with all available brands and manufacturers, seek the advice of my rebuild shop as well as other Forum members, and make an informed choice at that time.

If it looks original, who will know? ... except for those getting progressively smaller in Jippy's mirrors?

John LaVoy · 06-14-2010, 04:24 PM

The Model A Times has one of each and we are trying to evaluate them all!

Dave in MN · 06-14-2010, 04:47 PM

Can I vote twice? With a conflicting vote?

No on my stock '28 CCPU driven @ 45 MPH.
Yes on my '29 Phaeton (Touring car) driven often on the freeways.

Dave in MN

Ed Saniewski · 06-14-2010, 05:20 PM

I have two of them and would absolutely get a third if I could. They make such a great difference when climbing the hills in New Jersey. What is the wait time Larry?

Mike V. Florida · 06-14-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

They scare me! I'm all hung up on bearing loads! I like the idea of the higher compression, but how and the rod and mains gonna hold up? Have they modified the recipe of the babbit since 1928 to accomodate the higher bearing loads? Yeah, I guess I'd take one, but I'd keep the old one.
Terry

People run 6.1 all day and night with babbit! Any head, if you don't have the timing set correctly, will do damage to any bearings, babbit or insert.

If anyone is one of those people that starts the car sets the timing lever all the way down because "I was told to" then stay away from a high compression head as you will destroy the bearings!

Don S · 06-14-2010, 06:25 PM

Love the Brumfield 5.9 that I have, couldn't tour without it. Lots of mountains here with long hills,no problem.

Tom from Drippin' · 06-15-2010, 09:14 AM

Yes...Got 2. Couldn't drive the hill country without one.

Bruce · 06-15-2010, 09:17 AM

Yes X 2.
Have a nice collection of good heads. How best to store them? Anybody got a decent rack designed that will keep them relatively flat?

Cool Hand Lurker · 06-15-2010, 09:36 AM

Bruce, you could bolt them together face to face if you are sure they are flat.

06-14-2010, 05:36 AM	#81
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I have a Brumfield 5.9 to 1 head on my coupe and love it! I am currently saving my extra cash to buy one for my 29 Tudor.

06-14-2010, 07:00 AM	#82
RJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 61	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes , sign me up.

06-14-2010, 07:05 AM	#83
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes, I would not be without one.

06-14-2010, 07:29 AM	#84
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: POLL: The one that really matters They scare me! I'm all hung up on bearing loads! I like the idea of the higher compression, but how and the rod and mains gonna hold up? Have they modified the recipe of the babbit since 1928 to accomodate the higher bearing loads? Yeah, I guess I'd take one, but I'd keep the old one. Terry

06-14-2010, 07:34 AM	#85
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Larry - Yes, I would even if it was given to me (wishful thinking), But, you know what that means; I'll have to rebuild the "getting tired" engine too. I wonder, would someone give me that too? __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

06-14-2010, 07:36 AM	#86
Andy Passmore Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No, Put one on my 29 pickup, drove it 10 miles and took it off. Sold it to a friend and he loves it.

06-14-2010, 07:44 AM	#87
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Have your 5.9 head now and wouldn't go back to standard. Would love to get one of your 6.5 heads when they become available....... __________________ AL in NY

06-14-2010, 08:07 AM	#88
4banger Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plainville MA Posts: 33	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I have a Brumfield on my 28 tudor and I would NEVER go back to a stock head. Never Ever thanks Larry

06-14-2010, 08:12 AM	#89
tuneman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes!! I have one of yours now . When i start the resto on my roadster i'll be ordering one for that engine!!

06-14-2010, 10:50 AM	#90
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Larry, Yes, I would !

06-14-2010, 11:03 AM	#91
middletown Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown, CA Posts: 21	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes, my current power plant is not up to task but when I rebuild it it will have a HC head. Thanks and have a great day, Joe

06-14-2010, 11:05 AM	#92
Freddie (Memphis) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 109	Re: POLL: The one that really matters When I have Jippy's engine rebuilt, I plan to install a high-compression head. When that time comes, I'll review the results others are having with all available brands and manufacturers, seek the advice of my rebuild shop as well as other Forum members, and make an informed choice at that time. If it looks original, who will know? ... except for those getting progressively smaller in Jippy's mirrors? __________________ Freddie (Memphis) "...an opinon on everything...an expert on nuthin'..." I'm still doin' the rhumba, Baby...I just can't seem to quit. If momma catches us doin' the rhumba....momma would just pitch a fit. I can't help myself....it's much bigger than me. If I were you I'd hang on to a rhumba man like me...!

06-14-2010, 04:24 PM	#93
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: POLL: The one that really matters The Model A Times has one of each and we are trying to evaluate them all!

06-14-2010, 04:47 PM	#94
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Can I vote twice? With a conflicting vote? No on my stock '28 CCPU driven @ 45 MPH. Yes on my '29 Phaeton (Touring car) driven often on the freeways. Dave in MN

06-14-2010, 05:20 PM	#95
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: POLL: The one that really matters I have two of them and would absolutely get a third if I could. They make such a great difference when climbing the hills in New Jersey. What is the wait time Larry? __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

06-14-2010, 06:25 PM	#97
Don S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Penticton British Columbia Canada Posts: 244	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Love the Brumfield 5.9 that I have, couldn't tour without it. Lots of mountains here with long hills,no problem.

06-15-2010, 09:14 AM	#98
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes...Got 2. Couldn't drive the hill country without one. __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

06-15-2010, 09:17 AM	#99
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Yes X 2. Have a nice collection of good heads. How best to store them? Anybody got a decent rack designed that will keep them relatively flat?

06-15-2010, 09:36 AM	#100
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: POLL: The one that really matters Bruce, you could bolt them together face to face if you are sure they are flat.