The much awaited for Mummert aluminum cylinder heads for the 292/312 Ford Y-Block engines are now a reality and have been tested on the DTS engine dynamometer. With no modifications these new heads were found to be worth a solid 56 horsepower increase over the stock “G’ heads with only the heads being swapped out on the test engine. Continue reading “Ford Y-Block Aluminum Head Testing Part I”
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Engine Masters Challenge Y-Block Entry for 2007
The idea for entering a Y into Popular Hot Rodding’s Engine Masters Challenge competition was prompted by discussions on the Y-Blocks Forever website. I sent off the application form and was ultimately assigned the alternate #15 position which meant as the participants within the first thirty competitors either dropped out or failed to qualify then the alternates would be moved up the list. I realized early on that actually making the competition from alternate #15 was a very slim chance based on what I had seen in previous year’s competitions but would give it a go. There were some heavy hitters actually placed after myself in the alternate list so that did give some consolation. Continue reading “Engine Masters Challenge Y-Block Entry for 2007”
Rocker Arm Geometry
Rocker arm geometry is an area that’s very often overlooked when modifying an engine for increased power output and/or efficiency. Besides the obvious advantage of reducing valve stem and guide wear by minimizing the “scrubbing” action that can take place when the rocker arm geometry is optimized, the maximum or advertised lift at the valve for a given camshaft profile can also be obtained. Continue reading “Rocker Arm Geometry”
Blueprinting for an eight second Y-Block
Like any engine that’s in its planning stages, particular care must be paid to that engines intended use in order to select the correct parts and maintain those clearances that would be considered optimal for that combination. In the case of the blown engine for Randy Gummelt’s rear engine dragster, I’ve already covered some of the parts selection as well as the main support girdle construction in previous articles. At this point, I’ll cover in more detail some of the specific clearances and specialized machine work that was required to make Randy’s engine a reality. Continue reading “Blueprinting for an eight second Y-Block”
Engine Balancing, Part 2
“Internal Versus External Balance”
By Ted Eaton
When getting an engine balanced, it’s important to note that there are two different methods in which to have the engine balanced, either internally or externally.
Engine Balancing, Part 3
“Piston Match Weighing”
By Ted Eaton
Match weighing the piston set is just one of the steps that’s performed as part of having an engine balanced. Continue reading “Engine Balancing, Part 3”
Engine Balancing, Part 4
“Connecting Rod Balancing”
By Ted Eaton
An engines connecting rods exhibits traits of both rotating and reciprocating mass and hence, must be match weighed end for end to insure these two masses are kept independent of each other. Continue reading “Engine Balancing, Part 4”
Engine Balancing, Part 5
“Bobweight Calculation” By Ted Eaton
The previous articles in this series have expounded upon match weighing the pistons as well as the connecting rod small and big ends. Continue reading “Engine Balancing, Part 5”
Engine Balancing, Part 6
“Balancing the Crankshaft” By Ted Eaton
In getting to the point in which the crankshaft from a V8 or other V style engine can be spin balanced, several different operations had to be already completed. Continue reading “Engine Balancing, Part 6”
Quick Index
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Altering Rocker Arm Ratio by Varying the Pushrod Length
Camshaft and Lifter Failure Causes
Cylinder Head Milling For A 1cc Reduction
Degreeing in the camshaft – Part I – Finding TDC
Degreeing in the camshaft – Part II – Phasing in the cam
Degreeing in the camshaft – Part III – Rollmaster timing chain for the Y
Head Gasket Volume Calculations
Milling heads for a horsepower gain
Oil Viscosity and Its Effect on Engine Power
Modifying the Holley Model 4000 (Teapot) for late model distributors
Modifying the Holley 94 two barrel carb for late model distributors
Ford Y-Block – 2X4 Intake Manifold Testing on Iron Heads
Ford Y-Block – 2X4 Intake Manifold Testing on Aluminum Heads
Ford Y-Block – 3X2 Intake Manifold Testing
Ford Y-Block Offenhauser 3X2 Testing by Joe Craine
Ford Y-Block – Aluminum Head Testing Part I
Ford Y-Block – Aluminum Head Testing Part II
Ford Y-Block – Cylinder Head Testing Part 1
Ford Y-Block – Cylinder Head Testing Part 2
Ford Y-Block – Exhaust Testing
Ford Y-Block – Hopping Up The 272
Ford Y-Block – New Life for a 1955 P Code 292 Police Engine
Ford Y-Block – 585HP without a supercharger or other power adder
Ford Y-Block – 318 inch buildup using aluminum heads
Ford Y-Block – 330 inchers, aluminum head and iron head versions are both dyno tested.
Ford Y-Block – Stock Iron Heads Can Still Make a HP to the Cubic Inch
Ford Y-Block – Stock or Modified? Here Are Two Different Builds
Ford Y-Block – Four Barrel Carburetor Testing Using the Iron ECZ-B Intake
Ford Y-Block – Hi Volume Oil Pump For The Y
Ford Y-Block – Neoprene Rear Main Seal Installation (also works for others)
Ford Y-Block – Top End Oiling Woes
Ford Y-Block – Warped Rear Seal Retainer
Ford Y-Block – 292/312 Rear Cam Plug Installation
Building The Foundation for an Eight Second Ford Y
Blueprinting For An Eight Second Ford Y-Block
A 500 HP+ Ford Y-Block at the 2010 Engine Masters Challenge
Preparing a 375 inch Y-Block for the 2009 Engine Masters Challenge
A Ford Y-Block at the 2009 Engine Masters Challenge – Summary
Engine Masters Challenge Ford Y-Block Entry for 2007
The Ford Y-Block Engine – History and cubic inch particulars
