Edelbrock 1116 1949-53 Ford Flathead Cylinder Heads, 74cc

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Edelbrock 1116 1949-53 Ford Flathead Cylinder Heads, 74cc

Name: Edelbrock 1116 1949-53 Ford Flathead Cylinder Heads, 74cc
Brand: Edelbrock
SKU: 3251116
Price: 1221.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)

7 Reviews

6 Questions

Features a new “raised roof” combustion chamber design
Offers increased valve clearance and increased flow for more power
Specifically designed to fit the 1949-1953 Ford flathead V8 engine

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74 cc

65 cc65 cc Kit

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Product Summary

Bare Cylinder Head Style, Aluminum, Natural

Features a new “raised roof” combustion chamber design
Offers increased valve clearance and increased flow for more power
Specifically designed to fit the 1949-1953 Ford flathead V8 engine
Cast at the Edelbrock Foundry in the USA of T-6 tempered A356 aluminum
They are perfect for reducing C/R in supercharger applications or on low octane fuel

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	1116
Cylinder Head Style	Bare
Material Type	Aluminum
Finish	Natural
Combustion Chamber Volume	74cc

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Edelbrock 1116 Details

Extensive R&D and modern CAD systems give these heads more power potential and greater heat control than any before! Works well on stock or modified engines. For 1949-1953 Ford 8BA and 8CM Mercury V8 engines (24-stud).

New “raised roof” combustion chamber design
Supports high lift cams
Perfect for reducing C/R in supercharger applications or on low octane fuel
Increased valve clearance and increased flow for more power
Rugged, ribbed internally and externally with a large water capacity
Cast at the Edelbrock Foundry in the USA of T-6 tempered A356 aluminum

Item Details

74cc Chambers

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325-1116 Instructions (PDF)

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Cylinder Heads Installation Instructions (3251116)

CARB Warning

For race/ off road use or for use on pre-1966 vehicles.

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California for racing (competition) vehicles which may never be used, registered, or licensed for use upon a public highway, or if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. Any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering. There are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

CA WARNING:

Can expose you to lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Edelbrock 1116 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	1116
Brand	Edelbrock
Cylinder Head Style	Bare
Material Type	Aluminum
Finish	Natural
Combustion Chamber Volume	74cc

GENERAL
Combustion Chamber Volume Range	70cc - 79cc
Spark Plug Style	Straight
Exhaust Port Shape	Round
Notes	Uses 14mm spark plugs with 3/4" reach, and flat gasket seals. .463-.523 valve depth pocket.
Sold in Quantity	Pair
GTIN Code	085347011162

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

7 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers appreciate the product for its design, specifically in terms of enhancing the appearance of their engine bays. Practicality is highlighted, improving both cooling and compression performance in FlatHead engines. High material quality is noted in reviews, with one customer suggesting that no other feature enhances their engine's performance and appearance as significantly. Minor product adjustments may be required for a perfect fit. Above all, it stands superior to competing products on the market, highly recommended for those seeking both beauty and performance enhancement.

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4.9

7 reviews

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Yes, I would buy this product again

5.0

6 months ago

The Colonel

Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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A classic Edelbrock product. Looks good on any Ford flathead motor.

Would Recommend

I will buy product again for next project

5.0

a year ago

Hez

Pueblo

Verified

Installing on super charged flathead in 31 coupe. Fit and finish is excellent. Have not run engine yet but soon

Would Recommend

Highly recommend

5.0

6 years ago

Joe

Calgary Canada

Verified

Installing on an 8BA flathead in a 49 F1 will look great in the engine bay

Would Recommend

I my case, some milling was required...

4.0

6 years ago

Øistein

Norway

Verified

Had to mill out some (- one hour with a Dremel...), to get my stock distributor clamp to fit. - Other than that it was OK...

Would Recommend

They are the best i could buy for my FlatHead Ford engine!

5.0

8 years ago

Mr E

Roselle Il

Verified

They are the best designed heads for my FlatHead engine for cooling and compression.And they look awesome!

Would Recommend

In stock....Huge for me

5.0

10 years ago

Hot Rod Hillbilly 31

B.C. Canada

Verified

I like the fact that when I order from Speedway I'm treated like I'm their only customer. Service and quick shipping. Always the right parts and great after sales service when needed.

Would Recommend

most impotant for performance and beauty

5.0

16 years ago

Jerry

Denver

No single thing I've done has improver the performance and appearance as much as these heads. Thank God for Speedway

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

6 Questions • 6 Answers

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I have a rebuilt built 1953 mercury V-8. Would these heads be better than the 65cc chamber i'm new to flatheads I'm sure someone there has more space and I do .

by Jakeborg

• 9 years ago

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I have a 1953 F100 with the 239 flathead, bored .030 over, but otherwise stock. It is driven, and will eventually have a tri-power intake manifold. Are these heads the best fit for reliability and a modest increase in performance? No other engine mods except the intake and carbs are planned, and the transmission is the stock three speed.

by Alley Cat

• 10 years ago

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Will these heads work with the 286ci scat stroker kit without modificationon on an 8ba? Also what will the compression ratio be?

by Not sure

• 10 years ago

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hi I'm building an 8BA with a 304 Scat stroker kit & Isky 433 cam. I'm looking for the best high performance head to suit the high lift cam. Are these the heads I need?

by Rob Dog

• 11 years ago

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What size pipe thread is tapped into the 2 ports on the top surface of the head?

by Als27t

• 12 years ago

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Would the Edelbrock 1116 head be OK to use on a 51 Ford bored out to 3 5/16 with a 4" crank and 220-323 cam?

• 15 years ago

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337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Ford F2

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337 Ford Flathead V8

1949-1952 Ford F3

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337 Ford Flathead V8

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337 Ford Flathead V8

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337 Ford Flathead V8

1953 Ford Sunliner

255 Ford Flathead V8
337 Ford Flathead V8

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337 Ford Flathead V8

1950-1953 Mercury Monterey

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337 Ford Flathead V8