This is a serious question.How does the power compare between a flathead and say a mid-70s v8 with the same CID?I'm talking about stock engines,no high performance parts on either engine.I've never had a chance to work with a flathead before.
@WTR1050 Thank you for the reply.I'm trying to learn about the the old flatheads and found some info.I didn't know that they had smaller cylinders though.
@BadPennyDonnie they are much smaller, but if you notice, the block itself looks bigger. it is. you can bore flatheads to like 140 over or something close to that. the cylinder walls are extremely thick from stock on certain blocks, find one of those and do a little machine work and, yes, you can have a flathead with comparable c.i. to a mid '70s V8. but thats a lot of money most people dont have and work most people dont know how to do. lol. thats why small block chevys became so popular.
Now there a red neck dyno
finchris1996 1 month ago
wish i had that in my 1949 ford
korvettemaster 5 months ago
stock 49 flatheads had 100 hp in trucks in 52 i think they were upgraded to 110 cuz of better compression ratio
cbastien128 9 months ago
purrs like a kitten=)
julescicle 10 months ago
FORD FLATHEADS, SOUND SOOO SWEET!
Mrmikemike46 11 months ago 6
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Mrmikemike46 11 months ago
nothing beats the sound of a flat head v8
xtillXthexend 11 months ago
this engine sounds very sweet !! just had to look again
k9karl 1 year ago
This is a serious question.How does the power compare between a flathead and say a mid-70s v8 with the same CID?I'm talking about stock engines,no high performance parts on either engine.I've never had a chance to work with a flathead before.
BadPennyDonnie 1 year ago
@BadPennyDonnie Well the power of this flathead is approx. 160 hp as you see it there. Thats from 239 cu. in. So its small, compact , and light.
tcountry1926 1 year ago
@BadPennyDonnie you will not find a mid-70s V8 with the same cubic inches. flatheads have very small cylinders
WTR1050 1 year ago
@WTR1050 Thank you for the reply.I'm trying to learn about the the old flatheads and found some info.I didn't know that they had smaller cylinders though.
BadPennyDonnie 1 year ago
@BadPennyDonnie they are much smaller, but if you notice, the block itself looks bigger. it is. you can bore flatheads to like 140 over or something close to that. the cylinder walls are extremely thick from stock on certain blocks, find one of those and do a little machine work and, yes, you can have a flathead with comparable c.i. to a mid '70s V8. but thats a lot of money most people dont have and work most people dont know how to do. lol. thats why small block chevys became so popular.
WTR1050 1 year ago
@WTR1050 Thank you WTR,that answers some other questions I had also.
BadPennyDonnie 1 year ago
LOVE the sound of an ol flathead, nothin like it! awesome engine bud
moparmagoo 1 year ago
sounds sooo hot
RichRiverz 2 years ago
gotto love that sound <3
vandenabeeleandries 2 years ago
is that a 59ab-I could'n count the # of head bolts--back inthe early 50tys the 59ab was the one to get---good sound +++++
studeystudebaker50 2 years ago
love that thickston manifold!
k9karl 2 years ago
I will say I like the older fords
shoprat17 2 years ago
chevy is gay as aids FORD FTW!!!
Bamchucknorris 2 years ago
sounds wicked cool these things musta been awsome back in the day when all u had was inline sixes and tractor engines
tbirdpimp07 2 years ago 3
Dats NASTEE!!
smoothie6ft3 2 years ago
Good job on that one, sounds and looks marvelous. I love flatheads. They have the most perfect sounding rumble.
I'm trying to find a block to build one up myself...damn things are like a needle in a haystack.
guitardavid79 2 years ago
She sounds beautiful! Really nice flathead man!
TheLizardLicks 2 years ago 6
Thanks for looking. I think the 48 carbs and tall Thickston manifold help give it some extra zip!
tcountry1926 2 years ago