What should I expect

[michael a]

Stock A block 6to1 head touring cam and early ford down draft carb


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[Gary WA]

What are you looking for?? Drive it and have fun!!

[J Franklin]

40-43+ hp

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

40-43+ hp

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Sounds about right!!

[Bob Bidonde]

I had this setup on my Coupe, and it easily cruised at 60 - 65 MPH. I had it up to 80 MPH and it was still pulling, but unbalanced wheels gave it the shakes so I went no faster. Gas mileage improved and the engine ran cooler.

[Jim Brierley]

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Compression and carb are the 2 easiest ways for more power, 60 HP would be my guess.

[J Franklin]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

I had this setup on my Coupe, and it easily cruised at 60 - 65 MPH. I had it up to 80 MPH and it was still pulling, but unbalanced wheels gave it the shakes so I went no faster. Gas mileage improved and the engine ran cooler.

Please warn us if you do this again, I don't want to be hit by a flying piston or rod!

[johnneilson]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Please warn us if you do this again, I don't want to be hit by a flying piston or rod!

Not to worry, all the parts will be stopped on the road along with Bob when you catch up to him................

John

[Bob Bidonde]

J Franklin, the motor that did 80 MPH now has over 50,000 miles on it, and it is still strong runner. Model "A' and especially Model "B" motors are tough to destroy.

[J Franklin]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

J Franklin, the motor that did 80 MPH now has over 50,000 miles on it, and it is still strong runner. Model "A' and especially Model "B" motors are tough to destroy.

I know built right they can, but I don't want to encourage too many on this site to try or figure it is good to try. I have gone 70MPH once on the L.A. freeway system when the exit to another freeway was from the left lane and traffic was going over the speed limit as it does rarely. After I did my exit and merge I could smell my bearings protesting. Model A engines are tough but expensive to replace.