I have a 31 open wheel model a ....an just came across a great 1948 flathead v8 motor an ******...question is degree of difficulty to make the swap an tork tube ...are they the same in general...mayb just have to shorten?? All input would be greatly appreciated...thanks guys..friend me on fb...derekswackygarage....
help...info..input...4 banger to flathead v8 conversion
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klawockvet
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Welcome to the barn. Take a look at the forum jump below and try the hot rod forum. It will take you to the HAMB where there is a wealth of info. Short answer is no its not difficult, lots of variations, and it can bolt right up to a stock torque tube.
hotrodderhaag
Senior Member
its not too bad,
i did a 37 flathead in my 30 model a... shorten the torque tube, fab motor mounts, trans mount, fab pedal brackets. install a f1 box.. split the whish bones. fabricate ebrake system.. hydraulic brakes.. or you cen go through snyders and get the bellhousing bracket to use the stock pedals on a v8 trans. thats a cool way to do it also.
there is a link to my model a build on the hamb:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=772500
i did a 37 flathead in my 30 model a... shorten the torque tube, fab motor mounts, trans mount, fab pedal brackets. install a f1 box.. split the whish bones. fabricate ebrake system.. hydraulic brakes.. or you cen go through snyders and get the bellhousing bracket to use the stock pedals on a v8 trans. thats a cool way to do it also.
there is a link to my model a build on the hamb:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=772500
George Miller
Well-known member
No you do not have to shorten the torque tube. Steering gear, motor mounts, clutch and brake pedals, maybe fire wall will rub. They are the biggest problems. Use a 39 transmission.
john in illinois
Well-known member
This book will tell you how to do it step by step.
http://www.verntardel.com/collections/books/products/how-to-build-a-traditional-ford-hot-rod
John
http://www.verntardel.com/collections/books/products/how-to-build-a-traditional-ford-hot-rod
John
Thank you everyone whith my question....im new to this site an was nervous on posting in correct spots... thank you all for being so nice an helpful to me...I will post pics soon....i have done so many muscle cars....im done...fell in love with model a's....as long as they are traditional builds....
Thanks again
Derek
Thanks again
Derek
QGolden
Well-known member
That is a decent book. I have a copy in my library as well.
Mike V. Florida
Well-known member
Look forward to seeing your post on HAMB with pictures of the car.
Brendan
Well-known member
why not on this forum? check out the V8 side on what is talked about there.
Juice brakes, T5 transmissions, bigger cams, headers , multiple carbs, the list goes on and on.