Don, i think there was mention of moving the cam tunnel higher to allow bigger strokes, thus different timing set?

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

He's saying that 3.62 is about the biggest you can get with a stock crank so aftermarket cranks which allow for even larger strokes will be the next logical step.


Lawrenceville, GA

yes charlie, thats part of the package of additional parts that will become necessary toward building one of these, would be nice?

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

Charlie & Bill,

With the increase in bore size a standard 312 (3.44")crank will net 368cu, an offset ground 3.61" will see 385, using a setup similar to Ted's EMC engine at 4.00" will net 427.

Getting a range of cams that will take advantage of the roller lifters and the higher ramp rates is the priority. Why have the capacity and not fill it? 

cheers

Warren

Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

Cranks are in short supply in the US.

Vern Schumann is a very sharp old time Ford racer going back at least to the Y blocks. I remember he was credited with coming up with a way to "post" heads to prevent failures. The guy has all kinds of knowledge. We are very lucky to have John, Vern and Ted carrying the Y banner. I am sure he will come up with a very good design.

Mighty right.

55f100

West Monroe,La.

I will chime in with Don about the Y block guys that have invested all of the time and $ into research and development. I don't think we say enough about what these guys do when it comes to hands-on engine work and testing or plunking down the money to get things done. They put their money where their mouth is. Most of us know John and Ted through the website here, but I don't think I've ever heard of Verne on the internet anywhere. I can vouch for him too. The last set of Y block parts I ordered from him were right on the money - especially those cam bearings...just loved that outer groove in the center bearing. Durabond set IIRC. The timing set I got from him was quality too.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

I was talking to Verne yesterday.  He made mention that he was about 80% along on the new block, planned to have something ready by Oct or Nov '12, the $3900 price was what he was shooting for as a retail number, and casually mentioned 575 HP.

And yes, he knows y blocks. He raced them roundy round and quarter mile starting in the 50's into the 60's. He told me he had been a Ford sponsored racer and apparently now has some very significant manufacturing contacts.

Missouri Mike

I'd rather be lucky than good.................

    but good ain't bad!!

Thanks mike for the update.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

575 HP.... You've piqued my interest.

Heber City, UT (15 mins outside of Park City- basically it's in the mountains)

55 Effie