Video on buying a Ford Flathead V8 and associated speed equipment from the excellent Matt Murray of Irontrap Garage This is the first in a series from Matt, watch out for the other episodes. For anything traditional hot rod check… Read More ›
Speed Equipment
Five Carburetors: Why Not? – Mac’s Motor City Garage
One V8 hot-rodding trick of the ’50s that never quite caught on was the 5×2 carburetor setup. But you know, it’s not such a terrible idea. The photos we’re sharing here have made a few laps around the hot-rodding message… Read More ›
1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment, alternative Hot Rod power?
1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment 1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment, alternative Hot Rod power? Saw this engine for sale on Hemming’s and it occurred to me that this would make a really cost effective alternative to… Read More ›
The Mysterious RayDay Cylinder Head – David Conwill @Hemmings
Just like the ’30s, bro This Winfield intake, Cyclone adapter (to install a Stromberg), and RayDay cylinder head were removed from a Model A in 1956. Images courtesy Evan Bailly and as noted. We are suckers for vintage speed equipment…. Read More ›
Almquist Intake – Nate Cooper @TheFlatSpot
Nate Cooper the founder of “The Flat Spot” a 1928 – 1953 Flathead V8 support has some interesting stuff over on his blog. This article on Ed Almquist and his contribution to the world of speed equipment is a really… Read More ›