New blocks?

Posted By John Mummert 13 Years Ago

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New blocks?

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John Mummert	Posted 13 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 3 Months Ago Posts: 911, Visits: 7.4K	It might be too early to mention this but there is a possibility of new nodular iron blocks for the Y. Lots of improvements including drop in lifters, 4" bore and maybe even longer strokes. NO, it isn't me thinking about doing this and it is definitely not a certainty at this point. Just something to get y'all thinking and I must say it would be cool! http://ford-y-block.com 20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico
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New blocks? By John Mummert ( 13 Years Ago )

aren't we forgetting something?
DID THEY STRAIGHTEN OUT OIL... By ALL AMERICAN RACER ( 13 Years Ago )

It's the next logical step! Imagine that, a true 400+ci Y! By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

you've been reading this
impartial article on Y blocks, haven't... By ALL AMERICAN RACER ( 13 Years Ago )

Americanracer, Nodular iron is an iron alloy that is stronger than... By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Grizzly (11/8/2011)[/b][hr]Americanracer, Nodular iron is... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

Bill, Yes! look for the "N" Cheers Warren By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

John, So many questions, do you have more details? Will there be a... By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

Just wondering. Why not go to all alloy block with removable cylinders... By Hollow Head ( 13 Years Ago )

292 might be fine, but 400+ sounds a heap better, much easier to make... By JPotter57 ( 13 Years Ago )

John make sure they increase the cam to crank centerline so increasing... By RB ( 13 Years Ago )

I meant to say center to center cam/crank distance By RB ( 13 Years Ago )

The 4.6 and 5.4 is already an alloy block of Y design, change too many... By Y block Billy ( 13 Years Ago )

If this is a wish list, four bolt mains and an o-ring rear crank seal.... By Ivan M. Thoen ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Y block Billy (11/9/2011)[/b][hr]The 4.6 and 5.4 is already... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (11/11/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]Y block Billy... By LordMrFord ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LordMrFord (11/11/2011)[/b][hr]Then we can call SBC with... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

There is little set in stone at this point. In fact it might not even... By John Mummert ( 13 Years Ago )

Re the 4.00 inch bore minimum: Does it mean that at least a 4" bore... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

I really like the idea and would try one. It sure would make this... By suede57ford ( 13 Years Ago )

Due to costs, trials & tribulations, likely well exceeding what John... By PF Arcand ( 13 Years Ago )

Paul. Passion will drive many projects where the financials are... By Ted ( 13 Years Ago )

Lets look at setting it up for 351 W/C crankshaft,camshaft dimensions.... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

It is difficult to say where this will lead. Just like the head, it... By John Mummert ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/11/2011)[/b][hr]If we go to a 351 crank... By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

RE the 351 crank, is it close enough that the difference could be only... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

John, all of those niggling little details. The cam gear hitting the... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Don Woodruff (11/11/2011)[/b][hr]The T bird dampner is much... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie: The crank snout on the 351 is much shorter than a Y, so... By Hoosier Hurricane ( 13 Years Ago )

Ok, so plain and simply a unique damper will be required regardless of... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Charlie the accesories,water pump, generator, power steering pump are... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

I most likely want ever have one of these if they do come about, but... By Glen Henderson ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Glen Henderson (11/12/2011)[/b][hr]I understand where you... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

Lot of questions here and may be a little off topic but, When the... By Y block Billy ( 13 Years Ago )

I thought I read some where some of the late Argentine blocks had the... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

In 1971, the engine was modified to accept a new-style cylinder head... By glrbird ( 13 Years Ago )

I guess I caused some confusion with the T-Bird damper comment. I only... By John Mummert ( 13 Years Ago )

does anyone know if they stayed with the standard bolt pattern on the... By yalincoln ( 13 Years Ago )

John, the Moldex cranks that Ted is using are pretty pieces, but big... By Glen Henderson ( 13 Years Ago )

Like Pat, I like the idea of a 4" bore block cross bolted mains, and... By JPotter57 ( 13 Years Ago )

whos looking at doing block By feadam ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]feadam (11/29/2011)[/b][hr]whos looking at doing... By aussiebill ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]aussiebill (11/29/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]feadam... By Grizzly ( 13 Years Ago )

yeah, what he said^^.
no way a new block. neat history on the... By davis ( 13 Years Ago )

The block project is an unusual situation that would not be done to... By John Mummert ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/29/2011)[/b][hr]
I don't try to use... By JPotter57 ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/29/2011)[/b][hr]I don't try to use logic... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/29/2011)[/b][hr]The block project is an... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

Back to the blocks.... I'd love to see this progress. I'll patiently... By grovedawg ( 13 Years Ago )

Just maybe the emphasis of this site would change to all engines of Y... By rick55 ( 13 Years Ago )

I don't agree. The design of an FE block is deep skirted like a Y... By charliemccraney ( 13 Years Ago )

It took about 10 years to get new heads for the Y-Block & a new 4 Bbl... By PF Arcand ( 13 Years Ago )

[quote][b]PF Arcand (12/20/2011)[/b][hr] It took about 10 years to... By pegleg ( 13 Years Ago )

Thanks for the response Charlie. I agree with your sentiments entirely... By rick55 ( 13 Years Ago )

I will be in line to buy a new block. The short block is the... By Don Woodruff ( 13 Years Ago )

Agree with others, a Y block is unique, Keep a Y block, bigger bores... By Y block Billy ( 13 Years Ago )

Correction; In my post of Dec. 20th it states that Mummert's recent... By PF Arcand ( 13 Years Ago )

Frank: Didn't Dove give it a look before Speedsmith/Rick ? By PF Arcand ( 12 Years Ago )

Probably the biggest part of the market for a "new" Y-block would be... By SkylinerRon ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]SkylinerRon (1/1/2012)[/b][hr]Probably the biggest part of... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

Paul, They did. I think Ted has more info on that effort. By pegleg ( 12 Years Ago )

If it was reasonably priced I buy one as well. By grovedawg ( 12 Years Ago )

I talked to Verne Schumann today about the new blocks. He is the... By John Mummert ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (1/9/2012)[/b][hr]I talked to Verne Schumann... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (1/9/2012)[/b][hr]...... 4.125" bore... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

Production engines with siamesed bores (no coolant between cylinders)... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (1/9/2012)[/b][hr]Production engines with... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

4.125” bore and a 4.125” stroke. 441 cubic inches. Hmm.... By Ted ( 12 Years Ago )

Sounds very interesting, if it is fully machined at that price, sounds... By Glen Henderson ( 12 Years Ago )

OK next up is a crankshaft. The most you can get is a 3.62 with a 2... By Don Woodruff ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Don Woodruff (1/10/2012)[/b][hr]OK next up is a crankshaft.... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

He's saying that 3.62 is about the biggest you can get with a stock... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (1/10/2012)[/b][hr]He's saying that 3.62 is... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

Charlie & Bill, With the increase in bore size a standard 312... By Grizzly ( 12 Years Ago )

Cranks are in short supply in the US. Vern Schumann is a very sharp... By Don Woodruff ( 12 Years Ago )

Mighty right. By jonnireb ( 12 Years Ago )

I will chime in with Don about the Y block guys that have invested all... By Daniel Jessup ( 12 Years Ago )

I was talking to Verne yesterday. He made mention that he was about... By Missouri Mike ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Missouri Mike (1/11/2012)[/b][hr]I was talking to Verne... By aussiebill ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Missouri Mike (1/11/2012)[/b][hr]I was talking to Verne... By grovedawg ( 12 Years Ago )

I'm Gobsmacked!!!!!!!!!!!!! All I can say is "You Bloody... By ScottY ( 12 Years Ago )

are they taking deposits for blocks or not to that point yet? By feadam ( 12 Years Ago )

I talked to Verne Schumann recently and he sounded a little surprised... By John Mummert ( 12 Years Ago )

John, Do you have an email address for him. Thanks Warren By Grizzly ( 12 Years Ago )

I do not have an E mail addy, best I can do is a fax # 563-381-2409... By Don Woodruff ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks Don, By Grizzly ( 12 Years Ago )

Verne Schumann needs additional verbal commitments on the new... By Ted ( 12 Years Ago )

Ted, thanks for the update. Unfortunately there are people out there... By John Mummert ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/12/2012)[/b][hr]4" stroke = 427.6... By jrw429 ( 12 Years Ago )

John . Thanks for the tip. I’ve posted this over on the... By Ted ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]John Mummert (11/8/2011)[/b][hr]It might be too early to... By ejstith ( 12 Years Ago )

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