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Model A engine

Post by tom_strickling » Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:44 pm

Has anyone seen a Model A engine in a Model T ? Will it fit? Does anyone have any photos of an A engine in a T frame?

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Re: Model A engine

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:25 pm

When did I do that?

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Re: Model A engine

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Re: Model A engine

Post by 1902Crest » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:26 am

Why would you screw up a good T with a Model A Motor?

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Re: Model A engine

Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:51 am

That's a good question Mike. There is no limit to our imaginations. I remember when putting Pinto engines in Model A's was a big thing. A friend decided to go the other way and put a Flathead V-8 in a Pinto. He never finished it having some driveline issues that lost his interest.
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When did I do that?


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Re: Model A engine

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:30 pm

Put a Scat crank in your T.


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Re: Model A engine

Post by speedytinc » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:10 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:51 am
That's a good question Mike. There is no limit to our imaginations. I remember when putting Pinto engines in Model A's was a big thing. A friend decided to go the other way and put a Flathead V-8 in a Pinto. He never finished it having some driveline issues that lost his interest.
It's a great hobby with some strange choices.
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That would be really neat, in a sick sort of way. Notice, there are not many pinto's around any more? They are getting rare. A flathead V8 in a Pinto could be a similar sacrilege today?


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Re: Model A engine

Post by Dropacent » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:28 pm

Then there is the braking question


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Re: Model A engine

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:55 pm

I'm waiting for the Roadkill guys to put a Cummins diesel in a Pinto coupe... mid engine, 4X4, dual 8" stacks, etc...


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Re: Model A engine

Post by Bud Delong » Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:56 pm

More usable power!!! Bud. :D


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Re: Model A engine

Post by ModelTWoods » Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:07 pm

One of my dreams is to put a V8 60 horse and trans, in a T, or maybe an A. An A would be easier, because an A's rear axle would probably handle the 60 horse unless abused, and the A's brakes, could easily be converted to hydraulic brakes.


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Re: Model A engine

Post by Bud Delong » Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:35 pm

Many years ago i saw i think a 25 coup body on a model A chassis with a V-8 60 hp!!! Bud. :D


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Re: Model A engine

Post by Tmooreheadf » Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:20 pm

It is not very hard to put a V 8-60 in a T. Ken Whitaker did it in a 26 coupe. Ran slick. It’s still on the road today in Indiana! I helped. Another one at the Even Cork auction was set up the same way and had AC.

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Re: Model A engine

Post by TFan » Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:02 pm

You could just buy this! Jim
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