soup up the engine

smilebigtt · Post by **smilebigtt** » April 11th, 2009, 6:30 pm

Does anyone know if there is any soup-up parts available for the an A engine to get a little more speed?

Bob C · Post by **Bob C** » April 11th, 2009, 6:52 pm

Just depends on how fast you want to go and how much money you have.

smilebigtt · Post by **smilebigtt** » April 11th, 2009, 7:12 pm

Im not sure what gearing I have in the rear end but for the sake of this thread lets say I have the normal road gear. I'd like to see a study 45-50 mph with a 800 +/- pound load. I know pop-up pistons, a high compression head and a touring cam can be gotten for the T engine. Is the same aval. for the A engine? How much money? That always depend on the cost/benefit factor.

rollingsculpture · Post by **rollingsculpture** » April 11th, 2009, 8:28 pm

Dreamwerks is an A motor builder in NC and could tell you some of his variations on that theme.
www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com

Brady · Post by **Brady** » April 11th, 2009, 9:21 pm

Do some google for Secrets of Speed Society and F.A.S.T. (Hot for hot fours). There's a lot of speed equipment out there, both new and used. Also, find the Model A Trader- it's well worth the look. Good luck and Happy Easter. FB

Chris Haynes · Post by **Chris Haynes** » April 11th, 2009, 9:36 pm

Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

Roadster AA · Post by **Roadster AA** » April 13th, 2009, 4:34 pm

Hello Brady,
You said find the model a trader.
Can someone tell me what the model a trader is?

Thank you,
Pat

Brady · Post by **Brady** » April 13th, 2009, 6:41 pm

Hello Roadster:
The Model A trader is a web site now, but they used to have a very nice little quarterly magazine. There's lots of stuff there, and certainly a fun read. Just type it in on google, and the home page should show up first on the results page. I really miss the magazine, and hated to see it not being printed. There were many in depth articles, news, and classifieds. John has some nice literature, specification booklets. and index of parts suppliers. One of the AA writers is Keith Ernst, with tired truck talk. I hope you can find it and enjoy. Good luck with the truck, FB

smilebigtt · Post by **smilebigtt** » April 14th, 2009, 5:14 am

Opinion - found a 5.5 to 1 head. how much boost in hp?

kctachris · Post by **kctachris** » April 14th, 2009, 7:27 am

Secrets of Speed Society is a great place to start: http://www.secretsofspeed.com Chech out Charlie Yapp's parts under Scalded Dog Speed Parts.
Also check the H.A.M.B. on the Jalopy Journal. A search of "banger" turns up a lot, recomendations and what works - doesn't work.

I've always understood the time tested guarantee to be lightened flywheel, hi-compression head, bigger valves, exhaust and of course good timing.

Brady · Post by **Brady** » April 14th, 2009, 7:17 pm

Google or Yahoo search for: Ford A Speed Technology
Secrets of speed is a good site, but you will miss quite a lot by not going to
F.A.S.T. also

Rob MacDonald · Post by **Rob MacDonald** » April 15th, 2009, 2:32 pm

"How can I make it stop quicker?" is AT LEAST as important a question for you to consider!

The best thing that could happen to the AA hobby would be for some enterprising parts company to produce new drums and other brake parts not currently in production.

aa-fords.com

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