A lightened flywheel and V8 pressure plate at 39 pounds a big help with instant shifting into first like a synchronized transmission. Before had to wait to avoid grinding.
Once you have a hot flat head… 1. Lighten the flywheel Then consider… 2. Cam 3. Bigger valves and porting Then in prep for an Overhead Valve… 4. Oiling 5. Balanced crank 6. Insert bearings Then you have a bottom end that can make the most of an OHV or high compression flat head. Matt is laying out the progression of the hot banger and it’s really a fabulous service to the pre-war hooligans out here. Keep it up, friend!
Regarding expense, Model A/B are small potatoes compare to my favorite engines....the FE's...332/428's. FE stands for Freaking Expensive.... especially the 427's. I've been collecting parts for the 1929 Tudor I inherited from my dad, so after I rescue a couple DeSoto hemis I'll start on the A ...
So much to go so slow... good one. Most things guys do we figure half the fun is getting there, with old cars 3/4 of the fun is getting there and once there still look for reasons to fiddle with it. And most of us are old enough to not give a damn what it costs, we earned it. Matt, is there a babbitt capable shop in the Seattle area?
Great stuff in your videos Matt.. Im part way into my performance upgrade and I'm running a Mallory YL distributer.. Im looking for replacement points and condenser do you have a source for these? I tried a Pertronix system that I managed to fry so Im trying to return to the dual point. Also, you have commented on the 97s and 81s, but do you ever use the 94s? I have them on a dual setup on the shelf not on the car yet.
I don't mess with the 94s much. But gonna try them out soon. Past time I bought Mallory stuff was straight from them and they still had them. Hopefully they haven't been discontinued
Great to see someone showing what’s possible with bangers - everyone has a v8 , boring! Be different people
Thanks!
Thanks Matt , this series , and all the others, are VERY informative . I'm hooked on your channel .
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
I think you need to come up with a t shirt with your slogan “ it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast, than it is to drive a fast car slow “…
Working in it!
Agreed!!
Heaving Grievers! What a hobby!
It gets dangerous quickly!
Thanks Matt,keep it coming!!
Thanks for watching!
A lightened flywheel and V8 pressure plate at 39 pounds a big help with instant shifting into first like a synchronized transmission. Before had to wait to avoid grinding.
Cool video
Once you have a hot flat head…
1. Lighten the flywheel
Then consider…
2. Cam
3. Bigger valves and porting
Then in prep for an Overhead Valve…
4. Oiling
5. Balanced crank
6. Insert bearings
Then you have a bottom end that can make the most of an OHV or high compression flat head.
Matt is laying out the progression of the hot banger and it’s really a fabulous service to the pre-war hooligans out here. Keep it up, friend!
Thanks pal!
Regarding expense, Model A/B
are small potatoes compare to my favorite engines....the FE's...332/428's.
FE stands for
Freaking Expensive.... especially the 427's.
I've been collecting parts for the 1929 Tudor I inherited from my dad, so after I rescue a couple DeSoto hemis I'll start on the A ...
Ive built a few 390s. Definitely not cheap. But no comparison to 427s...you're right. FREAKING EXPENSIVE!
Maybe you could add some footage of how different motors sound stock vs cam and overhead that would be cool. Really informative stuff
That's a good idea. I might give that a go.
Keep them coming..... Lovin' it...
We got plenty coming!
"tryin to get you up to speed..." I spent a fair sum to go slow, but get there quickly, glad I bailed out before the ohv conversion bit me!
Yeah. It gets bad quickly!
Awesome videos
Glad you like them!
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
Thanks for watching!
Great video again Matt, glad I watched it alone - my missus thinks my 4BANGER was cheaper than having a V8 !!
Your secret is safe with us!
Good stuff Matt.
Thanks for watching!
So much to go so slow... good one. Most things guys do we figure half the fun is getting there, with old cars 3/4 of the fun is getting there and once there still look for reasons to fiddle with it. And most of us are old enough to not give a damn what it costs, we earned it. Matt, is there a babbitt capable shop in the Seattle area?
To true! And you can't take it with you! I don't know of anyone in the Seattle area doing babbit, but I know there is a guy in Spokane that is
Your videos are great. I feel curious about your opinion about Burtz blocks for the model A. Do you think they're suitable for hot rodding? Thank you
If I had the spare cash, I'd build one in a heartbeat. I think they're a great addition to the hobby.
@@Seattle_Speed_Shop very interesting. Thank you very much
Great stuff in your videos Matt.. Im part way into my performance upgrade and I'm running a Mallory YL distributer.. Im looking for replacement points and condenser do you have a source for these? I tried a Pertronix system that I managed to fry so Im trying to return to the dual point. Also, you have commented on the 97s and 81s, but do you ever use the 94s? I have them on a dual setup on the shelf not on the car yet.
I don't mess with the 94s much. But gonna try them out soon. Past time I bought Mallory stuff was straight from them and they still had them. Hopefully they haven't been discontinued
What is the gear ratio in your pickup? 4:11? Seems like no matter what you do to the engine you have to address the rear end gearing as well
Yes. 4:11. That's why it has such tall rear tires. To get the RPM down a bit.