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Re-Engineering a Flathead Six

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I have made some time to talk with a couple of experts in Rack and Pinion Steering.  Although there are racks in cars that are of the weight class as the 47, the geometry is not correct for to make sure there is no Bump Steer.  None of the markers of custom racks make anything for a car over 3000 pounds.

 

It seems a bit odd to me that there would be an issue with R&P given how many cars are on the road that are well over 3k. Perhaps the aftermarket guys feel limited by their own expertise; certainly not an oem concern.

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Don Coatney
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James; I fully believe that just about every trick to increase HP on a flathead 6 has been tried in one form or another over the years. But the bottom line is you will still have a flathead 6 engine.

Don Coatney
Don Coatney

Might be academic but so what. Having known James for a few years I know he likes to look at the coin from all angles before he flips it. When the coin lands it will be in his favor. He is perhaps a b

martybose
martybose

Having worked on a couple of motors that were turbocharged for racing, I don't see the point of doing all of this engineering for our flatheads.  For one thing, any decent amount of boost would turn t

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