Putting a V8 in a model a

chrs1961815

chrs1961815

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I have been thinking about putting a V8 in my 28 roadster sometime in the future, but I don't know how to go about it and what fits. Has anybody around here done this to a 28 Roadster or similar example? I want the setup that is the easiest to put in.
 
DO SCREW UP A PERFECTLY GOOD MODEL A. Find one that is fiberglass body and put on a frame built for a hot rod
 
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#2 Find the book "Building a Traditional Ford Hot Rod" by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel.
 
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Didn't think about it yet. I never really explored modifying any engine beyond some simple things.
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I saw some pictures of your car on your previous post, https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248779 Definitely a good looking car. Before you jump into the project make a list of everything you are going to have to change and what it is going to cost. Post it here (and on HAMB). Nothing worse than getting half way through and running out of money or giving up because it is too big of a job. While you are thinking about it you might consider selling you car and buying one that already has a V8. Please don't even consider putting a small block Chevy into that car, you will end up with a car that looks like everyone else's car. Hence the expression, a belly button motor.


Attached are a picture of a modified engines (neither of them mine). Just be sure to not try and pump out too much horsepower or reliability will suffer. The speed equipment on both of these engines are probably reproductions you don't have to scrounge for original speed equipment. The flathead is a "Thomas" equipped engine and the overhead is probably a Riley two port by Charlie Yapp of the Secrets of Speed Society (SOSS). The Roof, Cragar and Four Port Riley's are also currently reproduced (and probably a couple of others).



Charlie Stephens
 

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I agree with Charlie Stephens. I recently put a Model B engine with a Roof overhead conversion in a '31 Slant Windshield. It required no modifications to the body or chassis. I think the Roof and Riley topped four cylinder engines look better than a V-8 in a Model A. Either of these heads put out plenty of power for road cruising and air conditioning if you so desire.

In the end, when you sell your car, you may find it is worth more if it is not "cut up" to accommodate a V-8. JMO
Good Day!
 

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certainly brakes and suspension have to be modified to handle a V8 unless it is a V8 60 flathead and there you gain no performance addition.
 
I have done one with. Flathead v8 59ab I put a 35 transmission and hook it to the stock rear axle and put juice brakes on it off from mid 40s ford I went with cross steering it was easyer to run I had t notch the fire wall for.the fuel pump

It was not that bad of a job cost a lot to do it radiator will cost.the most to get a good one

I would never do it to a nice car
 
chrs1961815 said:
I have been thinking about putting a V8 in my 28 roadster sometime in the future, but I don't know how to go about it and what fits. Has anybody around here done this to a 28 Roadster or similar example? I want the setup that is the easiest to put in.
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You wantabe had up for murder?
 
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