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the first "Flathead" Ford clearly had Ardun heads on it. it's not common knowledge, but Ardun heads changed the valvetrain layout of the "flathead" into an OHV design, with Hemi-style pistons and combustion chambers to boost the power way beyond the 150hp of the flathead. the one on the dyno is a true flathead though.


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While all these engines were worth a good penny when they debuted, and worth a small fortune today like the cammer Ford or ZL1, most weren't, and definitely aren't now, affordable to most car guys. The greatest US engine to most of todays car enthusiasts is the LS series, from 97-15. It is because of direct injection, affordability, and strength. Many have pushed over 1000hp on a stock bottom end.
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