Nick Leston’s Engine

1949 8BA Ford Flathead 293 cu in

ore 3 5/16 (3.312) x Stroke 4 1/4 (4.250)
Ross Forged racing pistons
Scat H-Beam rods
Cam, Tatom 280 F114 280 degree duration, .425 lift
Valves 1.6 inlet and 1.5 exhaust
Compression ratio 9.6
Full port & polish
Custom relief
MSD ignition system with rev limiter
Fully balanced bottom end
4 bolt centre girdle
Lightened flywheel
ARP head studs
Full flow oil filter system
PCV system installed
Edelbrock heads
Edelbrock triple carb intake
New Stromberg 97’s

1949 8BA Ford Flathead 293 cu in