I want to find a rebuildable 390 to replace my 360 and want to make sure that the bolt pattern is the same for all FE engines regardless of the year they were made. I assume they are but want to make sure before buying a 390.

Thanks,
Bob

 

Yes sir Bob, they sure are. Question, Why don't you buy a 390 crank and piston set and rebuild your engine?
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In the cool still quiet of night, you can hear chevies rusting away.

 

I was going to do that, but I need the truck in the mean time. If I can't find a 390 I will find the pistons and crank from a 390. I found a salvage yard that has a lot of early 70's engines and body parts.

Bob

 

I'll bet you could get a 352 cheaper, to run while you build your engine. Heck you should have the job done in a week.
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In the cool still quiet of night, you can hear chevies rusting away.

 

I could get it built in a week, but money is the problem. I have a small business on the side and the profit from it is what I use to repair work. I already have the gaskets, but I will need to save up enough to have the heads redone. What is the going rate in your area for head work. I had the heads redone on my GMC Suburban and they charged me $240.00 that included decking them and one new valve.

bob