2017 Engine Masters Vintage Rules

Posted By Vic Correnti 8 Years Ago

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2017 Engine Masters Vintage Rules

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Vic Correnti	Posted 8 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 7 days ago Posts: 346, Visits: 12.2K	Someone doesn't like the Y-Blocks winning two years in a row with aluminum heads so they are not allowed this year. If theY's win again this year out goes the stacked ports too. Vic Correnti
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MplsMike	Posted 8 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Week Posts: 204, Visits: 91.0K	Here is a link to the hot rod site http://www.hotrod.com/articles/photo-gallery-video-jon-kaases-amazing-mel-engine/ MplsMike '56 Parklane Minneapolis, MN
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2017 Engine Masters Vintage Rules By Vic Correnti ( 8 Years Ago )

Rules:... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

At least the Oldsmobile folks can't use the aluminum head, either. I... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Joe-JDC (2/24/2017)[/b][hr] At least the Oldsmobile... By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]LordMrFord (2/25/2017)[/b][hr] [quote][b]Joe-JDC... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Joe-JDC (2/25/2017)[/b][hr] [quote][b]LordMrFord... By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

Maybe somebody will talk John into casting some iron heads! By pegleg ( 8 Years Ago )

That wouldn't work because the rules specify OEM cast iron heads. I... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

What about mating Windsor or Cleveland oem-heads with Y, custom... By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

That wouldn't work either. From the rules "OEM cast iron cylinder... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]charliemccraney (2/25/2017)[/b][hr] That wouldn't work... By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

Hi gang. I'm very proud of you guys and the Y-block Engine Masters... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

Is furnace brazing allowed? I seen some pretty Exotic modifications... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

I'd rather not see furnace brazing myself. I'd rather see Ford's... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Small block (3/2/2017)[/b][hr] Is furnace brazing... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

Thanks joe I understand the rules now. As for the Y block holding... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

It would be awesome to show up with an iron headed engine and still... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

any flow figures on the 430 merc. heads! intakes should be great but... By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

Actually after removing the EGR hump out of the exhaust passage, and... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

That is a real good balance between the intake and exhaust what kind... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

I could tell you, but there are a couple of MELs entered in this... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Small block (4/11/2017)[/b][hr] That is a real good... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

What is the RPM limit for the class? You think a stroked Edsel... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

In 2002 John Mummert freshened-up the motor in my '56 T-Bird drag car.... By tbirddragracer ( 8 Years Ago )

looks like a Lincoln Y might be a better choice! By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

Reading the paragraph about repairing ports restrictions makes me a... By MoonShadow ( 8 Years Ago )

Chuck. Maybe in 2015 John Kaase told them they were Re-Manufactured... By NoShortcuts ( 8 Years Ago )

The rules change yearly. Was that also in the 2015 rules? By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

The cylinder head rule for 2015 and 2016 for the Vintage Engine class... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

So I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that maybe the Y-block port... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

Another advantage to the stacked port layout not commonly mentioned... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

I like the new rule Let the chips fall were they may and we will... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Small block (3/5/2017)[/b][hr] I like the new rule... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

If all the engines were restricted to as cast, I would bet they... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

According to James Eickman's 1984 book on the Y-Block engine, Allan... By PF Arcand ( 8 Years Ago )

Is that only ONE repair of modification on all of the ports or just... By MoonShadow ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]MoonShadow (3/7/2017)[/b][hr]Is that only ONE repair of... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

An aside on the flow capability of original heads. When John Mummert... By PF Arcand ( 8 Years Ago )

I just flowed a set of mint -G heads with 1.925/1.510" valves, and... By Joe-JDC ( 8 Years Ago )

Joe. Thanks for the detailed flow information on the various heads... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Ted (3/30/2017)[/b][hr] Joe. Thanks for the detailed... By Small block ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Small block (4/2/2017)[/b][hr]Ted just curious Why is the... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

The rule change doesn't surprise me. If Ford keeps winning in NASCAR... By lowrider ( 8 Years Ago )

They make exceptions for less known, less used engines. The Mopar... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

I'm sure it has nothing to do with preventing Ford from reaching the... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

hi ted! it doesn't say if porting the heads is allowed? I would think... By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]yalincoln (4/5/2017)[/b][hr]Hi Ted! It doesn't say if... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

thanks ted, good luck! By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

An early hemi will be interesting. In past competitions, they really... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

3700 - 6300 for the scoring By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

Hi guys, to be honest with you this post is to stir the pot a little... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

Henry. As far as I know, there are at least two MEL engines being... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

Is variable lenght or dual plenum intake manifolds legal? By LordMrFord ( 8 Years Ago )

Hey Ted, thanks for the input. (BTW I'm the guy that bought the heads... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

I am the proud owner of a Y Block in my 56 Ford, and someday hope to... By Kahuna ( 8 Years Ago )

It's been awful quiet out there. The EMC event is October 2 - 6 this... By NoShortcuts ( 8 Years Ago )

There have been a couple of drop outs in the Vintage Engine Class.... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

Ted, Where'd the rocker arms come from? By pegleg ( 8 Years Ago )

Well guys I'd like to put my 2 cents in, and that's about what it's... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

Greetings to all: Like the Ford Y-block, the M E L engine is of... By FORD DEARBORN ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]pegleg (9/23/2017)[/b][hr]Ted, Where'd the rocker arms come... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

God luck to all and may the ford gods shine! I too was born in 61 and... By Y block Billy ( 8 Years Ago )

My M-E-L EMC entry is not going to make it for the scheduled running... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

hey ted! did you get any pulls at all for hp and tq? By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]yalincoln (10/20/2017)[/b][hr]hey ted! did you get any pulls... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

thanks Ted! great numbers! sorry you missed the big show! there's... By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

[quote][b]yalincoln (10/24/2017)[/b][hr]Thanks Ted! Great numbers!... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

thanks ted! beaytiful engine! By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

After the EMC completion Kaase mentioned that he thought with a bigger... By RB ( 8 Years Ago )

Yessa! By Y block Billy ( 8 Years Ago )

Sorry to here that Ted. It must be disappointing for you. By ian57tbird ( 8 Years Ago )

Jeez Ted, I'm VERY sorry to hear that! We need builders like you in... By Rowen ( 8 Years Ago )

Awe, sad to hear! By Y block Billy ( 8 Years Ago )

Oh darn it Ted that's tough luck. I'm sorry to hear this after all... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

Just a quick update. Disassembled the engine and pulled all sixteen... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

Looks like they are starting to post results. I don't think they are... By MplsMike ( 8 Years Ago )

One of the hemi's was vintage, and produced an excellent score. I... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

There's a video on facebook showing the Jon Kaase entry. Interesting... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

Royce's Lincoln... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

Charlie. Your facebook link does not work for me. Can you provide a... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

Here is a link to the hot rod site... By MplsMike ( 8 Years Ago )

Ted, I can't find other links. Search for Hot Rod Magazine on... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

I see on the Hot Rod site, the Jon Kasse/Royce Brechler entry had 769... By pintoplumber ( 8 Years Ago )

Torque didn't drop below 630. I think it produced 715 ftlbs. He said... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

If you've watched the Facebook videos, you may have noticed that one... By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

does anyone have the final numbers? By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

what happened at the engine masters! what were the results? thanks! By yalincoln ( 8 Years Ago )

Here is a link to the vintage class winner.... By HenryFloored ( 8 Years Ago )

That's impressive. By charliemccraney ( 8 Years Ago )

Royce. Those are some really great numbers. Should power your... By Ted ( 8 Years Ago )

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