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Back in the 60's I was playing with flatheads and the Ardun conversion was the ultimate conversion for a flathead. Most people do not realize that Chrysler was not the inventor of the hemi head or hemi engine. It was invented in England by an engineer that his name escapes me, lol.
The Ardun was designed by a well know engine designer that eventually worked at GM and most know him, Zora Arkus Duntov. Small block chevy fans do. This engine saw over 200 mph on Bonneville and some of the lake runs. There were versions with fuel injection, multiple carbs and of course blowers.
The Ardun name on the valve covers is pieced together from his middle and last name. For sale on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-Flathead-Motor-w-220-ARDUN-HEADS-4-Weber-Carbs-HEMI-302-conversion-/332185766824?hash=item4d57d08ba8:g:~kMAAOSwcdRY9FEd&vxp=mtr
Just a puny $55,000, lol. I use to think $1,000 was too much for one back in the 60's.
There were also hemi conversions for the Model T and Model A engines. Probably the ultimate was the conversion for the Lincoln V-12 that would be like gold to find.
About the only thing new in engines is electronics.
Chrysler got a trademark for the Hemi name I think is why you do not hear it used by others that use that old but efficient design.
Keep in mind that these were designed on paper no computers back then.
The Ardun was designed by a well know engine designer that eventually worked at GM and most know him, Zora Arkus Duntov. Small block chevy fans do. This engine saw over 200 mph on Bonneville and some of the lake runs. There were versions with fuel injection, multiple carbs and of course blowers.
The Ardun name on the valve covers is pieced together from his middle and last name. For sale on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-Flathead-Motor-w-220-ARDUN-HEADS-4-Weber-Carbs-HEMI-302-conversion-/332185766824?hash=item4d57d08ba8:g:~kMAAOSwcdRY9FEd&vxp=mtr
Just a puny $55,000, lol. I use to think $1,000 was too much for one back in the 60's.
There were also hemi conversions for the Model T and Model A engines. Probably the ultimate was the conversion for the Lincoln V-12 that would be like gold to find.
About the only thing new in engines is electronics.
Chrysler got a trademark for the Hemi name I think is why you do not hear it used by others that use that old but efficient design.
Keep in mind that these were designed on paper no computers back then.