Hot Rods Y block powered '32 Fords, post your pictures and thoughts...

Yep that was my first timed around with a Y block in a 32.
You can see what I was talking about with the firewall.

 

My buddy and I both have Y Block powered 32 Roadsters. We are running electric fans on ours which enables you to run a stock firewall. My engine is out right now, but I'll get you some pics of his, they are identical...

 

Here is a pic of mine during the build. Gives you an idea. I will get a pic of the engine compartment with radiator and grill shell...

 

Sorry, can only get one pic to load at a time. Here is one showing the firewall. Like I said, I am running an electric fan, but the more I think about it, I think my buddy is running a stock fan. I'll check tomorrow and get you some pics...

 

Here are a couple pics of the Deuce Fiver that the Y-block is planned for...

 

Bubba,
Take a look at ford-y-block.com to see lots of info on yblocks and speed parts. There is great stuff out there for this motor.
jhildebrord-y-block.com

 

Noticed that many are running the center motor mount with rams horn manifolds. What do you do about exhaust pipe clearance issues? Is there a reason not to just use front mounts?



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If you move the crossmember up 2" inches and run rams can you still run a F1 box?

 

Bump. Looking for pictures of center mounts and fire wall recess.

 

Y-blocks have the best sound if you are looking for that 50,s sound

 

Can someone tell me where to find the center motor mounts?


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I want to know the same thing. I hope to mock this uP later this summer. I don't want to move the crossmember up. I may put the axle in front of the spring and move the radiator forward.

 

Another bump. Is it possible to install a Y block in to a 32 and keep the stock early ford trans / k member and closed driveline?

TIA

 

Still would like better pictures of the fan , be it electric or mechanical and how to save the firewall . We have a 32 pickup so space is at a premium. But would love to run the Y block.
Does F100 steering still work for clearance?

 

I'm squeezing a 292 into a '29, using homemade center m/m's. I moved the front x-mem about 2" forward and recessed the lower firewall to get the dizzy in and out. I don't thing ramhorns will work with the center mounts. you can get stock engine mounts from NAPA, or I have a new set to sell (from NAPA). If you need any measurements of the engine or pics, PM me.
RB

 

Here is a post on the Y-block 33 pickup I'm doing for my dad. Note - we abandoned the elec fan and recessed the 33 firewall and will still have to stretch the hood and sides.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8941224#post8941224