We DYNO a Supercharged Flathead Ford! - Steve Coppock w Ed Smith, Klein Engines & #barryt

In this high-octane dyno session, we're diving deep into the world of vintage performance with a meticulously built 8BA Ford Flathead engine sporting a supercharger that's sure to get your gearhead heart racing! Watch as the team from CPE Garage, Ed Smith Speed Shop, and Klein Engines collaborate to bring this incredible powerplant to life on the dynamometer. This isn't just another engine test - it's a masterclass in vintage hot rodding and precision engineering. Highlights of this epic dyno run include: - Custom engineering solutions for the flathead's unique challenges - Innovative cooling system with dual water inlets and pumps - Detailed engine break-in process - Real-time troubleshooting of a tricky water leak - Precise timing adjustments - Multiple pulls with varying carburetor settings - A thrilling final pull reaching 5800 RPM - Supercharger pulley swap resulting in a 10% speed increase Quick specs list: 4 1/8 stroke (SCAT crank) 3 11/32 bore (Mahle pistons and rings) For 289.6 cubic inches It has SCAT rods, stock length Balanced Block has been ported and relieved It has 1.6” Manley intake valves and 1.5” Manley exhaust valves. Stainless undercut, swirl polished stems ISKY 400jr cam and 185G springs Johnson style adjustable lifters Navarro “blower” heads with about 77cc combustion chambers Best Gasket graphite head gaskets Brawler 650 double pumper carb Stromberg E-Fire distributor with 14 degrees of mechanical advance and 4 degrees initial advance for a total of 18 degrees Weiand 174 supercharger over driven to about 151 percent for the 290hp run and 160 percent for the 300 hp run The result? An impressive 300 horsepower and 322 ft-lbs of torge at 5300 RPM - proving that these classic Ford Flatheads are far from feeble! Key Contributors: - Engine Build: Steve Coppock (CPE Garage) - Technical Assistance: Ed Smith (Speed Shop) - Dyno Operation: Robert King (Klein Engines) For all vintage engine enthusiasts and performance nuts, this video is a must-watch celebration of automotive craftsmanship and old-school hot rod engineering! Automotive EngineeringJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWWoazGfUAtcWVtZ13suyQ/join Master Mechanic and Engineer Steve Coppock presents an in-depth Ford Flathead V8 restoration guide at Coppock Performance & Engineering. Steve Coppock and his company Coppock Performance and Engineering is putting Joe Abbins' tested and true supercharger kit together and out in the marketplace again. #FordFlatheadV8 #VintageEngineRestoration #1932Ford #ClassicFordRestoration #HotRodEngine #PreWarFord #FlatheadPerformance #EngineRebuild #VintageAutomotive #AntiqueEngine #ClassicCarRestoration #FordV8History #EngineeringHistory #EngineModification #ClassicMechanics #cpegarage Various Playlists on the channel: Ed Smith Five Star Engines https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-E5Xu8Qhp5g2nuXeJvM6mH Alan Travis Brass Era https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM86ge6v4Yihoos30FBPBzwb Flathead V-12 Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-Vb_2GoPTdIQUCVnd3-dbm Daimler Build Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IP4sS5aIho&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM95aqh_6QkRV9aZ1vp42D2b 1948 Buick Roadmaster Woodie Show Car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfSrj20fsAU&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM8gh9alQv6GtEbzoB3lzu2Q Buick Classic Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XX_6i5gISs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-k2ym4ieMlkDi3olsUkE1h 1938 Zephyr Restoration Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LKl-3_eRw&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9ISb42AoSVW2ruyw6J-zvr Arizona Classic Car Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPO_QyU3wic&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9QK-6N_XNmwnGH0JzQJVvf Zephyr Classic Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPO_QyU3wic&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM_j0mUvkrZUC6RcYAlOPnMU 1939 Zephyr Coupe Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NQ_xzHUEs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM98gbVnqBbvmxZVaA74cJVz Buick Classic Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XX_6i5gISs&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM-k2ym4ieMlkDi3olsUkE1h 1938 Zephyr Restoration Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6LKl-3_eRw&list=PL2kqZl8PBGM9ISb42AoSVW2ruyw6J-zvr