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

71% of original size (was 707x19) - Click to enlarge

aren't we forgetting something?

DID THEY STRAIGHTEN OUT OIL PASSAGES?

what's nodular iron?

Ford 292 & Fordomatic

removed from '64 F100

It's the next logical step! Imagine that, a true 400+ci Y!


Lawrenceville, GA

you've been reading this

impartial article on Y blocks, haven't you?

http://www.eatonbalancing.com/blog/2009/07/05/the-ford-y-block-engine/

little 292 will be just fine

Ford 292 & Fordomatic

removed from '64 F100

Americanracer,

Nodular iron is an iron alloy that is stronger than cast iron. First used by ford for cranks and high strength castings for improvements in strength and weight. FE blocks were nodular iron and saw an improvement in strength and weight over the Y block (there were also improvements in casting technology)

Cheers

Warren   

71% of original size (was 707x19) - Click to enlarge Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

And we cant forget the nodular iron 9" diff centers that made them reliable in big HP cars.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

John,

So many questions, do you have more details?

Will there be a weight advantage?

Will the block use currently available parts?

How will bore spacing issues with cracking be sorted?

Does dropin lifters mean "Roller"?

Will the blocks be cost effective for street use?

Thanks

Warren

71% of original size (was 707x19) - Click to enlarge Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

Bill,

Yes! look for the "N"

Cheers

Warren

71% of original size (was 707x19) - Click to enlarge Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

Just wondering. Why not go to all alloy block with removable cylinders to save the weight ? Ok, not so cost effective....

71% of original size (was 707x19) - Click to enlarge Seppo from Järvenpää, Finland
www.hollowheads.net (just click the hole in the head to proceed)

292 might be fine, but 400+ sounds a heap better, much easier to make big power that way. Even with the smaller bore though, the drop in lifter bores would be a huge plus. Can you imagine an all new roller cam in the Y? Nice. Would be cool if the price would be at or less than a Genesis FE block too.

James Potter
`57 Fords International



`57 Custom Tudor

`57 Fords International National Director

Pass Christian, MS (near Gulfport/Biloxi)