Does any one have any history on this head,? It's Going on a banger hot rod. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
That is pretty cool... I'm sure I'm wrong, but perhaps its Canadian- like the aluminum V8 heads they made?
I have seen the combustion chamber before but can't put my finger on where. A good question fordbarn.com. Charlie Stephens
Head was made by Gary Silverstien or Silberstien. Made in the 1970's. A friend of his made up the "Ford" logo and added it to the pattern. The chamber is a pickup of Harley Davidison's attempt at turbulence for cycle engines. No known test results other than it is was made in a couple CR probably 6 and 7:1. Early this century a stash of un-machined heads were found in CA after Silberstien's death. It seems some were sold un-machined and some were machined. That is all I know. I do have a collection of photos of these. None of Mr. Silberstiein. I spoke with Mr. Silberstien and he thought he made about 80 units over a few years. Castings were 356 aluminum. Charlie Yapp, Secrets Of Speed Society (cy4fn@aol.com)
I was told its a nice conversation piece ........ And to lay the gasket on there and see what I notice.. Looks like it works to me Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
i would run it what the heck right i like things that look stock..ish paint it green and beat everyone at the "stock cl***" hill climbs tk
Neat looking head and it looks like higher compression than stock. I'd run it in a heartbeat...........for no other reason than to keep people guessing as to it's origin. Frank
You might try asking the guys on the monthly banger meet. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=842774
I'm liking that. I'd certainly give it a try if you want to post it over... Cheers for the background Charlie - you need to post more often than once every three years!
I didn't see this post. Explains a lot about that funky combustion chamber! My big question is how well does this head work?
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