Topic: Is this engine good for racing parts?

[jedwa1216]

I have a chance to buy three of these and was wondering if they or the parts in them are good for building flathead racing engines? They are model # 220707-0147-99.  If not what would be good model numbers to look for in old flatheads?  Thanks.

[westonedelbrock]

you can use the head on it. flywheel,piston,cam, flywheel, coil, valve springs and retainer are all interchangeable. the crank is too but you need a longer rod. look for a model 28.

[jedwa1216]

So would the crank on this engine (220707-0147-99) be more desirable than the newer ones with the avs?   

[Rooster]

So would the crank on this engine (220707-0147-99) be more desirable than the newer ones with the avs?   

The AVS engines are OHV's, not flat heads

[westonedelbrock]

couldnt you put a flathead crank in an avs with the main bearing kit off of rons rocket?

[jedwa1216]

Thanks for straightening me out Rooster.  I should have said synchro balanced.  I looked up AVS and now know the difference.  So let me ask my question correctly:  Is the crank without synchro balance as on 220707-0147-99 better for building a race engine than the newer ones with the synchro balance?  Thanks, you guys rock.