hey i'm keeping the banger in my '30 A.... any of you guys with hopped up 4 bangers in your car could i see some pics and maybe some rough specs. i kinda wanna know how the different speed parts are workin on the road.. also if you have any banger speed parts for sale i might be interested so let me know, thanks!!
Use the search function and type in 'banger' Look for the 'Monthly Banger" threads. Lots of info there. Mike
Some stuff to get you thinking..... Pics of speed parts and engine set-ups: http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/TopEndSpeedShop/? Dyno tests of the brumfield head and different performance set-ups: http://www.modelatrader.com/brumfield/brumvsbrum.html Always good info of whats working: The Hamb monthly banger meet. Most of the guys who post to these threads have the real-world experience you're looking for. This months- http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=192206
As the others have said, search for the monthly banger meets. This can be a BIG subject with lots of different opinions, most of which get discussed there. Well done on deciding to keep the banger!
i'm building a 31 tudor, and just picked up an original banger to swap back in. building the car in the early 40's style. not used to this kinda thing, but i'm learning. can't wait to have some pictures to show you guys. i'm looking for all the advice i can get, so e-mail me with suggestions. thanks
Wow...another thread from the dead! The banger meets are the best source of info for you, have a trawl through for them. Just search 'banger meet'. Also, be a good idea to join FAST. http://www.hotforhotfours.com/
Here's my 4 banger folder on my fotki pages, lots of my own pics but also 4 banger pics I saved from the net. There are lots of pics from runs and shows on it too. Also an 'A' coupe folder and 'A' sedan folder. http://1930coupe.fotki.com/on-the-road/4-bangers/ Hope this will help. Cheers
Get in touch with Charlie Yapp, at Secrets Of Speed Society, (nothing but banger stuff) He has lots of speed parts, and a great semi monthy mag, lots of pictures. He knows his stuff, has lots of teck articals. If he don't know he knows who does know. Ice man