Event Coverage Aluminum flathead crusing across america to pleasanton..pics and coverage..

Well, Our final version of our fully outfitted, All Aluminum Flathead built and designed my Mark Kirby and Jon Hall....We put it in Mark's 34 ford Motorcity test car and it is being driven as we speak up to the U.P. of michigan and across U.S. 2 across America along with Shadow Rods new L.C.H.C 1927 roadster pick-ups..Version that the Street Rodder Tour truck is built off..Following are some pics of the 339 Cu. In. all Aluminum engine...it is fitted with Ductile sleeves with no leaking ( for all the nay sayers...)SCAT crank.pan has built in crank throw scraper.....I beam rods..etc.etc.. it has a fully redesigned oil pan with built in screw on oil filter or you can use a remote style...has all new redesigned and high volume water pumps....It also has roller lifters custom designed for the new engines....Built in Girdle in the oil pan....The engine will be avalible in a long block design..(you supply the intake and distributor for around $12,000) You can choose from Navarro,edelbrock.our finned or our canadian cheater repops....spider or post style distributor styles..any intake our 2 2barrel or whatever you prefer........The video is from the 1st Flathead Nationals in dundee,MI that mark had and we too this engine right off the test stand and placed it in he test car....The guys will be sending me pics from the road and I'll post them as I get them....so I will keep the H.A.M.B. members up to date on their progress.....enjoy......P.S. if you don't want to read this please keep moving...This is for people who are interested not smart asses...So please DO NOT LEAVE ANY DUMB COMMENTS..I just wanted to keep the hamb people who are interested informed...tht full story will break in The Rodders Journal and Street Rodder.....

 

1 word---- AWSUM.
Lookin forward to the rest of the story !!

 

Thanks....

 

Outstanding....

Tell about that engine's spex? Ie cam, compression, bore x stroke, HP/TQ etc? Pix wit the heads off ??

P L E A S E ???

Rat

 

Very cool...

What were the goals?

Less weight?

More strength?

Better design?

More performance?

More cubes?

All of the above?

 

Absolutely cool! I do know it is out of my price range, but I haven't always been broke! maybe some day soon!!!

 

mmmm....

 

So, it's not in a car driving across America? I'm confused.

 

Very, very impressive culmination to a looong thrash!! Looks like you are also making nifty new pumps and a lot of other stuff.

 

If that was a starter opposite the oil filter...I'd be curious as to the built mill's weight. Very nice looking work.

 

i think i just felt my pecker move lol cool stuff.

 

That is too cool! I can't wait to hear more about how it works out.

What kind of water temps are you seeing during the long stretches? Really interested to see how cool she runs with the aluminum block and the upgraded water pumps.

From the specs you posted, it looks like somebody really did their homework and addressed all the areas that were issues with original flatties.

 

So, your trailer-ing a motor across the USA?

Oh yea, thanks for the sneak peak of the motor........

Thanks.......

 

Was a dual plug head and ignition system ever a thought?

 

It's in a 34 Ford.

 

'We put it in Mark's 34 ford Motorcity test car and it is being driven as we speak up to the U.P. of michigan and across U.S. 2 across America along with Shadow Rods new L.C.H.C 1927 roadster pick-ups"

In the '34, his words.
Congrats at getting this up and running.

 

has it been on a dyno yet?

 

It is in the 34... The pics are from the test stand at the flathead nationals... Kirby said it's running at about 150 to 180 depending on weather ... But all is good it got about 2000 miles on it...

 

They are sending me pics and I'm up north fishing as we speak... So as soon as I get the pic I'll post em

 

Out of my price range for sure, but holy crap, that rules!

 

Reading comprehension skills any one?

As a guy who built his last flathead 45-46 years ago I'm looking forward to more information. Sure it's a high priced piece of hardware, but a great effort at improving what some would call a less than elegant engine.

Charlie

 

gooseta2 CONGRATULATIONS to Mark and all the crew for making the dream a reality. It's awesome. If possible. please let me know when I can buy the matching 4 bbl. air claener for these heads that I bought in 2000. He knows I want one. Thanks, JIM in FL

 

That's heavenly. Do those water pump outlets screw on to the pump?

 

wow, that is pretty cool!

 

HOLY COW, I hope he doesn't get caught going that fast!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. Reading comprehension joke. Best of Luck, looks awesome.

 

what an awesome engine , i really dig the fins and design on the heads , congratulations on a beautiful engine

 

Good to hear that you guys have made it to the last stage of pre production, it has been a long haul...
Over the last month or two I have wanted to post and ask if the engine was still alive or viable. It seemed like we had not heard anything for soooo long.
The ads in street rodder seemed to say "coming soon" for many years, I guess it is finally here.
Congrates on taking this project all the way into production...

One thing though, What kinda torque and hp is it making (and how much does it weigh)??



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Simply outstanding!! Congratulations.

 

congrats on getting this done! i've been waiting to hear back on this engine.

looks awesome! i hope orders start happening for you guys.

 

Anyone who does not like this gets to ride the bus, backwards, they might not be allowed shoelaces either. Very nice engine.