Features Not an Ardun - Stephens (Stevens) Flathead Conversion

Amazing. HRP

 

LOL isn't a valve in head converted flathead still considered to be a flathead? That question has plagued me as long as I can remember.

Oh neat mill by the way.

 

Is Kaitlin still considered a husband/stepdad to the Kardashians?
Once a flathead, always....

 

Kind of what I thought but you'll find as many to argue the fact that have no idea as fleas on a hound.

 

What always impressed me about a flat head 4 cylinders between mains and it will live at those hp numbers.

 

I can definitely fix those fleas on your hound. I recommend the Seresto collar but we've got to treat all those cats,too. However, If it's an OHV conversion and you're using different heads, how can it be a Flathead? If you don't have flathead heads, it's not a flathead. period.

 

WCC Thank you for posting . That is amazing machine work and engineering .
So please lets quit splitting hairs and lets enjoy the brotherhood of the internal combustion engine that brought us here.

 

I do believe we have a fuckin' politician on the Hamb masquerading as a hotrodder. SHIT !

 

That why I'm here to divide and create mayhem .
Gary A. , What color should I paint my Prius ?

 

All Pri-i should be painted with Rainbows and Unicorns, to symbolize the fantasy.

I was on the freeway the other day and in the lane next to me was a Prius with a Honda generator strapped to the rear bumper and a cord coming out of the hatch, plugged in.
I spilled my coffee and missed taking the picture. Now I am on the lookout, will turn pic into AQMD if plate showing.
J

 

Very Impressive work and performance.

 

Yada yada yada to all the 'extra' posts. I'll. tell you, I was standing at the start area when Bill started off down the tract last weekend. It ran strong all the way, never missed a beat. In fact someone asked was that a flathead?
It was Purdy.
It sounded like a smooth SBC or even a Hemi and went like stink..
Land Speed Racing is where all the fun and excitement is.

 

My OT Prius is red. You can laugh all you'd like, but I enjoy driving to work and long trips getting that 50+MPG. At $3.00/gallon, that means I'm paying 6 cents a mile for fuel. How you doin? Off the line at a stop light, you'd be amazed at the acceleration-at least up to 50 or so-you get the motor and all the elctrics from an instant start and it pulls pretty well..

But, I'll save my HAMB discussions for my chopped '31 A. Thanks.

 

Could there be an On Topic Prius?..

 

The second vehicle up.....turn up the sound.

John Wylie video.......

 

Wow! If that doesn't make the hair stand up on your neck, you don't have any. Thanks for posting the entire video, I plan on making it to El Mirage this fall. There was a Jim Stevens that drag raced a B/SR with a Boss 302, could it be the same person?

 

I f$#&%* love it!Awesome footage thanks for postin.Curiosity makes me ask if these heads were made fom original patterns, have the patterns for the covers been lost as they are quite attractive?Johnny

 

The very same Jim Stevens, just after he quit racing his Boss motored Maverick, he built a Flathead powered street rod, took a trip to the Salt Flats, became obsessed with making flatheads go fast and has been landspeed racing them since 1990.

He actually began at Bonneville with the very same roadster:

 

Jim Lattin does have a complete original Stephens including the shiny valve covers. After casting a new set of heads from the original and developing the entire package, covers were of course needed. Stevens fabricated the covers to accommodate the massive rockers pictured and put his personal touch on them.

 

Thanks,shame Bonneville was called off,how about a pic of the fuel comp coupe that the engines in? and how fast the roadster pickup run,looks like a very interesting engine too?Johnny

 

That is awesome !



I want to see a pic of the cam for this.

 

Photo by Stewart Harnick

 

Very Kool ! Excellent Craftsmanship ! WOW ! Can appreciate time and effort involved.

 

It's already pretty low, so how about if I just put a flathead in it?

 

Following up, there is a great technical feature on this motor in the Bonneville Racing News, Issue 188, 2016 Opening Meets....Print Only...email: [email protected].
Stewart Harnick Photo
This motor and car has set and reset the record in four classes at El Mirage since its' debut with a 182 mph best and will be at Bonneville this August.