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ford t armd plan 2.jpg ford_t_admiralty_by_wormwoodthestar_dajubke-fullview.jpg ford t armd.jpg This is the RNAS model t, they also were used in the Russian Civil War. Model T's were also used as aircraft starters, ambulances, scout vehicles, and just about every other thing you could think of. The...

Curious... what would be the correct thickness of aluminum to make an adapter for a Honda, Toyota, etc. single and dual ohc head to the T block? I was thinking 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch as they are similar architecture to a hemi as far as combustion chamber is concerned, but anyone with experience have ...

Any pictures of the bolt-in 5 main? Seriously curious!

I would love to see pictures of that set up.

I just wish they remade them.

I had heard 283 aluminum pistons were able to be installed in a T block with little machining. I am just curious if anyone had done this and what other internals engine parts could work... it just seems like an interesting idea.

Forgive me for this but of curiosity, but I was told by an old timer that you can put modern pistons in the T block, I can't for the life of me find info about this. Is there such a modification? Are there other modifications for the T that can allow it to use modern components?

If I remember correctly Les Schubert has one, you could ask him... I saw it on the HAMB and on one of the old threads here.

I totally agree that if you want to make power like Aardema did, you have to modify the block considerably, or buy one of the new 5 main blocks; either will cost a person considerably. I personally am looking at stock style head, but I do want to go to ARP bolts and studs and balance all that I can,...

It's always the solid option, and most will choose that option. I mean I'll go a similar route more than likely, but for the technical minded individuals, who have the ability, it could be a great chance to gather ideas and make something awesome.

Oh no doubt if you had an engine builder do this to a T, it would be probably over $15,000... but you have to commend the guy for taking parts and making power. This could be done for much less of you do a sohc, balance the internals and flywheel, use H beam rods, and use high quality fasteners. Ove...

EL4A4052.jpg Here is the Aardema 4 cylinder running the subaru heads so it can be done... he reports 200hp naturally aspirated which says there are gains.. again this is discussion, but someone might decide to do this. These types of discussions have always been in the hobby because people like to ...

FordFool wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:24 pm

Looks like it has a ruckstell shifter??

Its two transmissions behind the T.

AandTman wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:16 pm

I'm still working on my "DODO" speedster........

You need a rucksell...

Would love to see pictures of that!

Yes, he did a sbc to A... in fact he goes into great length on his site about a 327 head he cut in half and modified to the block.

Here are some more pictures, as you can see, the crown vic partition was cut down and bolted right now to the frame, but needs some other parts welded to it that will serve as Extra support as well.

I have been collecting T parts for about 20 years, and I finally have enough parts now to finally build a speedster out of parts I was given from people throwing them away or through buying/trading. I have a Canadian 1916/1917 unused block (never installed in a car), a 1917-1927 front axle, 1917-192...

Not necessarily would it be expensive, it just depends on adapters, bore spacing, and what to be achieved. I mean 2.5 SOHC heads for a subaru are about $200 from most yards, and as they're aluminum, its about the adapter and connecting the cam to the crank. Would it be cheap, I dont think it would, ...

I remember Pete Aardema did something with an A and I think subaru 2.5 heads, but I haven't heard of anyone and a T block. Figured I'd ask... no harm right?

Will do! I'm always trying to learn new things, and figured this was a topic to learn.

I am not trying to irk or annoy anyone, but I am wondering if anyone has ever put a modern OHV, OHC, DOHC head on a Model T? I am looking at the concept as original and recreated direct fit heads are expensive, the chevy OHV heads from the 20's are getting scarce and require adapters, and if anyone ...