335 HP Ford Flathead V-8 Performance Handbook
· Summary
· The Flathead Ford An Early Performance Engine
· The Stock Flatheads
· First Generation Ford Flatheads 1932 to 1937
· Second Generation Ford Flatheads 1938 to 1948
· Third Generation Ford Flatheads 1949 to 1953
· Doing Our Homework: Buy the Book First
· Cost
· Planning
· A Preview of Major Points in this Book
· Summary
· The Flathead as a Modern Performance Engine?
· History of the Motorhead Mart Special
· The Next Generation Development of the Killer Flathead
· Motorhead Mart Special - Specifications
· What Now?
· Summary
· Blocks
· Main Caps
· Pistons
· Rings
· Connecting Rods
· Crankshaft
· Oil Pump, Pickup Assembly and Oil Pan
· Cam and Valve Train
· Modifying the Block for Better Breathing - Porting & Relieving
· Effect of Block Modifications on Flow Characteristics
· Summary
· The Tradeoff Between Compression Ratio and Breathing
· Three Step Method for Determining the Optimum Head Design
· Determining Flathead Compression Ratio
· Determining Flow Characteristics
· Optimum Compression Ratio For a Normally Aspirated Flathead
· A Sampling of Flathead Heads
· Heads and Compression Ratio for Supercharged Engines
· Modifying Production Heads For Better Breathing and
Lower Compression Ratio
Chapter 5: Normally Aspirated Flathead Induction, Exhaust and Ignition Systems
· Summary
· Stock Carburetors and Intake Manifolds
· High Performance Intake Systems
· Fuel Injection
· Stock Exhaust Systems
· High Performance Exhaust Systems
· Stock Ignition and Tune-up
· Aftermarket Ignition Systems
· Flathead Air-Fuel Tune-up
· Flathead Ignition Tune-up
· Evaluation of Intake and Exhaust Systems Modifications
On a Stock 59A Flathead
· Evaluation of Intake and Exhaust Systems Modifications
On a Modified 8BA Flathead
· Summary
· Why Supercharge?
· What is Boost and How Do We Measure It?
· Where Do We Start If We Want To Supercharge Our Flathead?
· Pre-Ignition and Detonation
· Preventing Pre-Ignition and Detonation
· Boost and Compression Ratio vs. Power
· Recommended Boost and Compression Ratio
· Blower Size for Supercharged Engine
· Estimating Boost and Blower Pulley Ratio for Supercharged Flatheads
· Intercooling Supercharged Engines
· Bypass Valves for Supercharged Engines
· Blowoff Valves for Supercharged Engines
· Supercharged Flathead Air-Fuel Tune-up
· Supercharged Flathead Ignition Tune-up
· Flathead Blower Kits
Chapter 7: John Downs 255 cu.in. Flathead Ford
· Summary
· Test Description & Results
· Engine Description & Specifications
· Project Participants
Chapter 8: Honest Charley-Coker Tire 284 cu.in. Flathead Ford
· Summary
· Test Description & Results
· Engine Description & Specifications
· Project Participants
Chapter 9: Bill Boomer 284 cu.in. Flathead Ford
· Summary
· Test Description & Results
· Engine Description & Specifications
· Project Participants
Chapter 10: Roadrunner 276 cu.in. Flathead Ford, aka Killer
· Summary
· Test Description & Results
· Engine Description & Specifications
· Project Participants
Appendix A Directory for Information, Parts & Service
Appendix B Flathead Cooling
Appendix C Roadrunner Engineering Flathead Tech Tips
Appendix D Sir Harry Ricardo and the Ricardo Head
Appendix E Typical Supercharger Kit Installation Instructions