machining · FF-0374

What can go wrong when Flathead chambers are opened up for a supercharger?

You can cut through the head. Steve says friends of his who supercharge Flatheads have machined right through the top of the chamber because they did not know how much metal was there.

Expert
Steve Coppock
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
chamber machining
Applicable scope
Ford Flathead V8 cylinder heads for supercharged use
Original BTG sourceWhy Some Flathead Heads FAIL … and Others Survive: Dyno Prep
Watch at 10:24.560 ↗