Riley
Riley was a pioneering name in early speed equipment, best known for its high-performance overhead valve conversions for Ford four-cylinder engines in the 1920s and 1930s. Founded by George Riley, the company produced multi-port OHV cylinder heads, dual-carb manifolds, and other hop-up parts that helped transform stock Model T and Model A engines into serious dry lake contenders. Riley heads were highly prized among early hot rodders for their improved breathing and horsepower. Today, original Riley equipment is rare and valued by traditional builders aiming to recreate authentic prewar and gow job-style hot rods.
Cars Using Parts Manufactured by Riley
Camshaft
Harold Johansen's 1927 Ford Model-T Roadster
OHV-Heads
Arnold Birner's Lakes Modified
Harold Johansen's 1927 Ford Model-T Roadster
The Eugene Von Arx Special
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