1951 8BA build plain

[FORD_51]

dam i cant spell and you cant edit the name "1951 8BA build plain" *plan sorry hahah

my 51 is getting tired and would like to build something with a more HP and sound amazing.

plain 1 go all out new stroker kit big carbs new heads big cam and way more $ then i want to spend

or should i build something different more street friendly and cost me way less



and i am looking for a machine shop in so california

 

[melisahe]

What do you want?"

 

[GOSFAST]

dam i cant spell and you cant edit the name "1951 8BA build plain" *plan sorry hahah

my 51 is getting tired and would like to build something with a more HP and sound amazing.

plain 1 go all out new stroker kit big carbs new heads big cam and way more $ then i want to spend

or should i build something different more street friendly and cost me way less



and i am looking for a machine shop in so california

Do the 4.250" build, get 150+ HP x 260+# Torque!!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Easy build/numbers using this platform!!

 

[tubman]

Like "Ol' Ron" on here, I have developed a great love for a 258" flathead (stock stroke with a 1/8" overbore). Sure it won't develop the power that a 4.250 stroker will, but they are lively engines and waaaay cheaper since they use a stock crank and cheaper pistons. I have $2100 in my latest 258, including the "speed parts" (heads, cam, carbs and ignition). That includes regrinding the crank and new bearings and pistons. (I will admit to being somewhat of a "scrounger".)

 

[Ol' Ron]

That must have been an old post. My present engine in the 47 is a 280ci merc. And it;s stock except for the pistons, Very impressive torque, even sounds pretty good with the EAB cam.