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chicken replied to the thread Technical Flathead V8 horsepower, what have you seen.
136 at the wheels is a darn good flathead! ;) In a 1500# car, great fun.
Feb 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM -
chicken liked flatheadpete's post in the thread Technical Flathead V8 horsepower, what have you seen.
Mine made 136 hp at the wheels...that was in 2004. Ran pretty well in a 1500lb T-Bucket with a 5 speed and 3.78 gears.
Feb 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM -
chicken replied to the thread Alcoa Ansen domed pistons for a '56 265 engine.
Well, obviously. o_O
Feb 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM -
chicken liked Andy's post in the thread Technical Different Rear Suspension.
I thought I would post a couple of pics of the rear suspension under my roadster. The car has been driven a lot. It has been absolutely...
Feb 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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chicken replied to the thread Alcoa Ansen domed pistons for a '56 265 engine.
And they could be since that's a popular option,but I think it looks like the two upper rings are thinner than 5/64.
Feb 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM -
chicken replied to the thread Alcoa Ansen domed pistons for a '56 265 engine.
Looking at those pistons I'd guess the rings are 1/16 1/16 3/16. Pretty common back then.
Feb 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM -
chicken replied to the thread Alcoa Ansen domed pistons for a '56 265 engine.
That should stir your soul when it idles! That cam is gonna be rowdy in a 265. ;):cool:
Feb 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM -
chicken liked David Neese's post in the thread Alcoa Ansen domed pistons for a '56 265 engine.
Yeah I'm using them along with a Comp Cams 285B-6 solid lifter cam.
Feb 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM -
chicken liked garagerat1's post in the thread Hot Rods 392 Hemi Noisy Rockers..
I think I owe you guy's an update on my 392 In my Dodge. I ended up removing the heads because the head gaskets leaked coolant when I...
Feb 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
