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How much horsepower did the early Ford Flathead V8 make from 1932 through 1934?

Steve gives 65 horsepower for 1932, about 10 more for 1933 from head and cam-timing changes, and another 10 for 1934, making 85 horsepower the norm for the rest of the 21-stud engines. He notes the 1932 four-cylinder was rated at 50.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

factory horsepower rating

Applicable scope

1932–1937 Ford 21-stud Flathead V8