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Topic: Any update on the Y-Block aluminum heads?
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-12-2004 06:32 PM
 
Anyone hear any new info? I was hoping these would have been through R&D, mock-up, and on to production by now...
Daniel
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-19-2004 06:58 PM
-This WEBSITE- seems to keep up with it the best.
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 08-14-2004 07:30 PM
-Speedsmith Aluminum Heads-------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 10-03-2004 02:42 AM
Still waiting.... Should we just go with 57 312 heads???
Daniel
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-03-2004 06:48 AM
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The initial SpeedSmith renboard models that were made earlier this year flowed over 18% more than the currently radical ported cast iron heads. The flow numbers and more technical information can also be found on the website with the pictures.
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In preparation for the SpeedSmith heads, Eaton will be trying two experimental Isky cams on the dyno. The heads will also utilize the increased flow from both the Putnam single-plane intakes and the Blue Thunder dual-plane aluminum intake which demonstrated an out-of-the-box 25+ HP gain over the "best" modified '57 Ford cast-iron intake.
Think I would wait just a little longer. Sounds good if it ever happens...  ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-03-2004 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by BornInAFord:
Still waiting.... Should we just go with 57 312 heads???
Daniel
It`s been a long time now, but I believe that all the 57 Yblock car heads (other than the supercharged) were the same. Back in the early 70`s,I pulled a pair of heads & intake from a 57 Monarch (Canadian version of a US Mercury)with a 312, Holley 4150 4 barrel. I had them rebuilt, & then installed them on the 272 that was in my 57 Sedan Delivery. Both heads had the same casting number, ECZ-G. So was that correct, that my 272 2barrel engine came from the factory with the same heads as a 4 barrel 312?
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78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected]
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
[This message has been edited by Rory McNeil (edited 10-03-2004).]
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-03-2004 09:25 PM
Yes. ECZ-G was common to all '57 272/292/312.-Y-BLOCK (FORD & LINCOLN) I.D. Chart- ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-27-2005 08:06 PM
Well????? Is Steve Smith still working out the bugs?
Daniel
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 06-04-2005 06:38 AM
-Doesn't Sound Good Gentleman- Click Here-------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-01-2006 02:41 PM
Have heard rumor(s) BLUE THUNDER is working on a set....
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