Technical just got my flathead back from the machine shop what do you think?

Here is the specs on the engine.
59ab block


304ci stroker kit
stroke 4-1/4"
bore 3-3/8"
shneider cam.395 lift at 265 duration
melling hi-volume oil pump
isky dual spring valve springs
stainless valves
johnson adjustible lifters
edelbrock 4x2 intake
4 new Stromberg 97 carbs
Harrell heads.

 

That is gorgeous.

 

That is TITS !!!!!!!!

I would love to hear it run.

BB

 

I think I want it is what I think. lol

It maybe rude, if it is forgive me, but what does a motor dressed out like that cost? 5-6k?

 

Looks good. Hope you jetted the carbs right...

 

I have $7200 in my 8BA built very similar

 

havent done anything with carbs yet. im hoping to get it to another machinist i know that does multi carb set ups and he can get it dialed in and adjusted. basically just machine work is done. head have to be polished, intake has gotta be polished, mag needs restored hopefully bendix points and new coils put in, need a lead plate as well to adjust timing.

 

Beautiful!! I love the Harmon & Collins mag and the velocity stacks!

 

sweeeeeeet!

 

not rude makes me sick to think about it but i just added it up and im a little under $16,500 and no i didnt mistype that

 

put that sumbum in something!!

 

Beautiful for sure. A labor of love!

 

thats not to crazy a price....I built mine on a short budget over 5 years scoring discount and clearance parts. the carbs, intake and heads alone are getting into the high $4-5K range flathead stuff isn't cheap by any means.

 

Nice, more than I expect to spend on my whole car but damned nice.

 

beautiful!

 

its going in my 36 3-window....got a 39 gear box with a fresh rebuild on it for behindit and a Cyclone quick change as well

 

no not at all and when you get into some of this custom machining it gets out there...sad part is im getting a lot of built flatheads sitting around....when you start having $45,000 in motors sitting in your garages your car problem is getting out of control.

 

Not if they're paid for.

That things loaded for bear!
How about a run at Bonneville, on Alky?

 

That's rad!

 

oh everything is paid for...i do everything in cash so no one can ever say i owe them....

i have thought about running at bonneville with it our club was going to drive out last summer and i was going to drive with this enhine but the machine shop fell behind. maybe this year

 

Pretty. Did that require 8 wet thickwall sleeves to achieve that over 4" bore?

 

you sir, are the man. i can't believe that dollar amount but hey-it's your money! it's gonna look so good in that car!

 

yep! that's the way i do it too. shoot, this last 31 coupe i bought a week or so ago, i wasn't expecting to be able to actually buy, and when it came down to "ok, you can have it. bring me the cash" i was scrambling to come up with another grand or so-selling stuff i didn't need, etc. a guy in my car club offered me the cash so i could secure the car, but i didn't feel comfortable owing anyone money, even for a week. it all worked out though, just took me a couple extra days to round up some more "disposable" income. ha!

 

no sleeves....actually this was a very thick walled block when they sonic checked it...

bore is only 3-3/8"

stroke is 4-1/4"

 

Wow!! Thats IMPRESSIVE!
I'd LOVE to hear that thing run!!!!!!!!!


Tony

 

im the same way....only people i owe anything to is my parents for putting up with my ass and all the cars and engines sitting around for so many years....im only 26 though i figure i got a lot of time to pay them back

 

Tony depending on when it gets finished i should have it up in Buffalo for some shows....andy kohler is a club brother i actually met you at the drags 2 years ago

 

Yep, Lancaster....I remember you and a couple other guy's Andy introduced me too.
I sure hope you get it finished up and we meet up again this year, i really would love to see that, and hear it in person. There's not many sounds as sweet as a built flathead!!

Tony

 

Damn, ya beat me to it. My sentiments EXACTLY!

 

That is a beautiful engine! I can't wait to hear it. Are those the new cast Harrell heads from Matt at Gear Drive? They look sweet.
What part of PA are you in? A lot of PA guys come over for the Spin Out show in Talmadge near Kent, Ohio. It would be nice to see your car there.