Jul 6, 2020 · After almost two years and more than 1,000 hours of testing on his own GE dyno, the Ardun-headed engine put out only 160 bhp. ‘Build it and they will come’ was Zora’s philosophy and he attempted to market complete engines and conversions. A ‘racing’ version was said to produce 200 bhp at 5,500 rpm.

Aug 31, 2020 · Dubbed by the folks at BangShift.com as some of the rarest speed parts ever, the Leo Lyons small-block Chevy hemi conversion cylinder heads flat-out make the Ford Ardun flathead hemi...

THE ARDUN ENGINE Although these heads are dimensionally and cosmetically accurate to the originals, they are vastly superior in production details and machining techniques employed in their re-manufacture. The complete conversion kit is $15,950. We also have a limited supply of spare parts available. Please call for pricing and availability.

Aug 10, 2021 · After almost two years and more than 1,000 hours of testing on his own GE dyno, the Ardun-headed engine put out only 160 bhp. ‘Build it and they will come’ was Zora’s philosophy and he attempted to market complete engines and conversions. A ‘racing’ version was said to produce 200 bhp at 5,500 rpm.

May 4, 2022 · The 2022 Mecum auction at Indy will be offering up a very rare Ardon OHV-equipped, Weber-carbureted flathead V-8 engine. Created in the late 40s, this rare upgrade increased the output of the...

Jan 1, 2023 · When we refer to an Ardun engine, we mean an Ardun kit fitted to a Ford or Mercury flathead V8 engine.

Oct 4, 2024 · Ardun heads revolutionized the Ford Flathead V8, transforming it from a humble workhorse into a high-performance engine that left an indelible mark on motorsport history. Let’s explore the journey from their inception to their impact on racing.

Apr 11, 2022 · The Ardun OHV heads developed a legendary reputation in the hot rod world, they allowed people to modify their Ford Flathead V8 relatively quickly into an engine producing 200 bhp or more, up from 65 bhp in stock trim.

Aug 29, 2015 · At the 1951 Watkins Glen road race Zora entered his J-2 Allard powered by an ARDUN that engine was latter sold to the founder of the Bean Bandits in California Mr Arnett. Its believed to be the first ARDUN conversion the Arnett family still owns that ARDUN.

Jul 17, 2021 · Ardun heads are the ultimate upgrade for a Flathead Ford V8 engine. Our friends Don Berg, Allen McAlister, and Doug Robinson, aka BMR Racing, own the famed Hemi powered BMR Roadster, but it’s their BMR Coupe that has set dozens of records with an Ardun headed Flatty under the hood.