That would be interesting to see.  Kaase is clearly an excellent builder, but he probably lacks the experience specific to the engine that Ted has.  What would be real cool is if he liked it so much and decided to start making parts.
I looked at their website.  They're in Winder.  That's like 40 minutes from me.



Lawrenceville, GA

How about a team including Ted E. and John M? That would really get something moving. Chuck



Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Based on the conversations that are taking place on the SpeedTalk forums, it does appear that Jon Kaase is indeed serious about a Ford Y entry in the Vintage EMC class.  While I am toying with the idea of a Y entry for this year’s EMC competition, I am budget constrained which means the engine must have a home or be easily repurposed once the competition is over.  If one is to take the #1 spot in the competition, then the engine is going to be built specifically for this particular dyno competition.  To optimize the engine for the VP101 fuel requirement, the compression ratio will be too low for a drag race only engine and likewise, too high for a pump gas engine.  With Jon throwing his hat into the ring, the Y will definitely be well represented regardless of who else shows up.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

So the available high test wouldn't do it? That makes things a bit harder to find a "buyer". You must have all the basics covered for block etc. so is there anything us Po-Boys can do to help? I'm assuming aluminum heads are ok. Most of what I have left is in some heads and odd parts I'm sure they wouldn't really help. Once before I had mentioned doing a "raffle" for the EMC engine by selling tickets in advance to help raise the money. That might help. I'm here if I can be of any assistance. Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Now John is out of heads, "Right John Hint Hint Right"? so Kaase cant use his he is going to have to make his own Right? LOL more parts to the spectrum!
I imagine Geoff mummert will have to get working on another intake!
If anything I can do let me know, I have tons of blocks and parts, although a block would be the only thing you could probably use from my collection.Does John have any plans of entering his own???

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?

Jon Kaase is definitely entering a Y-Block in the competition. I am definitely not entering the competition. Jon will get very creative and think outside the box as he always does which should make it a very interesting build. Sounds like he is leaning toward EFI and a custom manifold. Time will tell.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

Damn, this is going to be very interesting.

57 Black Tbird 312/auto

I know John, Ted and Jerry are some of the pioneers for building HP Y-Blocks (among others), but in my opinion if a top builder like Jon Kaase has taken interest in the Y-Block the pioneers have been successful in making others take notice! Jon maybe stealing some of the glory, but all this means is more publicity for Ford's forgotten engine! More publicity means more aftermarket interest, more parts and possibly cheaper prices for performance parts. 

Who knows, people like Jon may be able to convert the nay-sayers like Vic Edelbrock Jr. and convert them over to our following. Just saying. 

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

I agree completely. All of the work and goodwill for the last 20 years starting with Bruce Young & y-Block Magazine until now has been to prove the potential of the Y-Block. This is the next step. One of the most creative builders is the country is willing to spend a lot of time and money on a Y-Block.We will learn a lot and the engine will get more respect. Be happy.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

I am happy! 

And... I also know the individuals that have made a real difference in what this hobbyist is now able to do with his bucket list project because of them and the unselfish exchange of information on this Forum and in Y-Block Magazine.

THANKS! 


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