POLL: The one that really matters

I have a Brumfield 5.9 to 1 head on my coupe and love it!
I am currently saving my extra cash to buy one for my 29 Tudor.
 
They scare me! I'm all hung up on bearing loads! I like the idea of the higher compression, but how and the rod and mains gonna hold up? Have they modified the recipe of the babbit since 1928 to accomodate the higher bearing loads? Yeah, I guess I'd take one, but I'd keep the old one.
Terry
 
Larry - Yes, I would even if it was given to me (wishful thinking), But, you know what that means; I'll have to rebuild the "getting tired" engine too. I wonder, would someone give me that too?
 
Have your 5.9 head now and wouldn't go back to standard. Would love to get one of your 6.5 heads when they become available.......
 
Yes!! I have one of yours now . When i start the resto on my roadster i'll be ordering one for that engine!!
 
Yes, my current power plant is not up to task but when I rebuild it it will have a HC head.

Thanks and have a great day,

Joe
 
When I have Jippy's engine rebuilt, I plan to install a high-compression head. When that time comes, I'll review the results others are having with all available brands and manufacturers, seek the advice of my rebuild shop as well as other Forum members, and make an informed choice at that time.

If it looks original, who will know? ... except for those getting progressively smaller in Jippy's mirrors? ;)
 
Can I vote twice? With a conflicting vote?

No on my stock '28 CCPU driven @ 45 MPH.
Yes on my '29 Phaeton (Touring car) driven often on the freeways.

Dave in MN
 
I have two of them and would absolutely get a third if I could. They make such a great difference when climbing the hills in New Jersey. What is the wait time Larry?
 
Terry said:
They scare me! I'm all hung up on bearing loads! I like the idea of the higher compression, but how and the rod and mains gonna hold up? Have they modified the recipe of the babbit since 1928 to accomodate the higher bearing loads? Yeah, I guess I'd take one, but I'd keep the old one.
Terry
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People run 6.1 all day and night with babbit! Any head, if you don't have the timing set correctly, will do damage to any bearings, babbit or insert.

If anyone is one of those people that starts the car sets the timing lever all the way down because "I was told to" then stay away from a high compression head as you will destroy the bearings!
 
Love the Brumfield 5.9 that I have, couldn't tour without it. Lots of mountains here with long hills,no problem.
 
Yes X 2.
Have a nice collection of good heads. How best to store them? Anybody got a decent rack designed that will keep them relatively flat?
 
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