Our flattie is almost finished. Compared to an original, she’s looking pretty snazzy.
Build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian
The Ford flathead was a popular platform for early rodders, and basically started the hot rod and performance engine movement. The engine production ran from 1937 through 1953, with one of the most popular versions being the [...]
All that’s left is to install the velocity stacks, finish the spark plug wiring and to fabricate an adjustable mount for the alternator.
by Mike Mavrigian, Editor
OUR FORD FLATTIE
Here’s an update on the ongoing build of our Ford Flathead 8BA. I’ve been holding off the start of the article series until the engine is 100% complete. [...]
Trend Performance unveils a new rocker shaft for 5.7L and 6.1L high-performance Hemi engines. Its advantages are strength, reduced friction, and affordability. The shafts will be sold through Livernois Motorsports of Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Edelbrock has expanded their line of E-Street cylinder heads to include an application for oval port big-block Chevy’s. This new 290cc head is designed for entry-level street performance and offers high quality at an affordable price.
The new Edelbrock RPM Xtreme Cylinder Heads for 427 – 572 cid Big Block Chevy engines strive to provide race level performance in a streetable design envelope. CNC machined runners and combustion chambers achieve flow numbers nearly on par with the Victor series professional race head, while maintaining compatibility with off-the-shelf or even stock components [...]
Edelbrock is excited to announce the Cylinder Head $50 Cash Rebate and Racing T-shirt promotion. Consumers will receive a $50 cash rebate and (2) Racing T-shirts with the proof of purchase on any pair of new Edelbrock cylinder heads – April 15 through June 30, 2010.
For GM LS owners looking for the final word in cylinder head performance, Nick Arias Jr. Racing Components presents its new LS-AH Chevy Hemi® cylinder head. Poured from 356 T-6 alloy and featuring full water jacketing, the LS-AH Chevy Hemi will bolt on to any GM LS factory or aftermarket block.
EngineQuest® (EQ®), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, has introduced two new Chrysler cylinder head bolt kits. These new head bolt kits fit the Chrysler 4.7L V-8 engine 2000-2007 (EQ Part #HB287N) and the Chrysler 3.7L V-6 engine 2002-2007 (EQ Part #HB226N).
Our build is done. See the end of this article for several tasty photos of the finished engine, followed by a complete list of the participating manufacturers.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF OUR
NASTY LITTLE DART 427W
OUR ONE TRICK PONY IS DONE.
WE’RE READY FOR THE DYNO RUN.
Engine build, text and photos by Mike Mavrigian
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Since our Trick Flow heads feature [...]
by Mike Mavrigian
Build/assembly and all photos by author
Our Lunati roller cam features 0.544″ valve lift at intake and 0.560″ at exhaust, with duration of 232 intake and 242 exhaust. Centerline is 108 intake and 116 exhaust.
CAMSHAFT AND TIMING
Dart thoughtfully provided anti-friction-coated cam bearings with their block. Each bearing is etched with a part number, and [...]
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