Flathead Fever 2: How to Hot Rod the Famous Ford Flathead V8

A follow-up to Flathead Fever (978-0-949398-96-3) which outlined how to get a rusted 60 year old block apart, this new edition is revised, edited, updated and new information added to make this a comprehensive and up-to-date source of flathead information. 136 pages, full colour and a with a full list of specifications.

Author Mike Davidson shows how a flathead engine is tuned and by trying a range of combinations achieves realistic horsepower figures that will assist the reader in gaining positive results from their own engine. Mike dispels a few myths and rumours along the way. Full colour photos and extensive use of dyno charts explain and illustrate every step along the way.

Chapters include Stripping the engine; Modifications; Electronic Fuel Injeciton; Assembly; Dyno Testing and much more.

SOUTH Australia's Mike Davidson wrote the book on Ford flathead V8s – literally – and has produced a range of go-fast gear for them under the Flatattack Racing brand.