Pistons?
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From: Conway Arkansas
Pistons?
Ok where do you guys buy pistons for a 390 at? I cant hardly find anything online.
Also... Im totoally redoing my 390... Im listing what Im adding so if I missed anything please let me know.
1) New Bearings, Rings, Gaskets
2) New Cam
3) ARP Rod Bolts
4) Headers and Header Wrap
5) 4 barrel intake
6) New Cap/Rotor/Distributor/Wires
7) New High Volume Oil Pump
8) New filter, gasket, and shift kit for the C6
9) Stainless Bolt Kit for complete motor
What am I missing??? ANy ideas would be appreciated.
Also... Im totoally redoing my 390... Im listing what Im adding so if I missed anything please let me know.
1) New Bearings, Rings, Gaskets
2) New Cam
3) ARP Rod Bolts
4) Headers and Header Wrap
5) 4 barrel intake
6) New Cap/Rotor/Distributor/Wires
7) New High Volume Oil Pump
8) New filter, gasket, and shift kit for the C6
9) Stainless Bolt Kit for complete motor
What am I missing??? ANy ideas would be appreciated.
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From: Conway Arkansas
Pistons?
Thanks for the comments.
I forgot to mention I replaced the timing set about a month ago... only drove on it 50 miles.
and I have new lifters for the cam
Springs aren't that old so im reusing them after I inspected them close.
Thanks for the info about the oil shaft, I'll check into that
I forgot to mention I replaced the timing set about a month ago... only drove on it 50 miles.
and I have new lifters for the cam
Springs aren't that old so im reusing them after I inspected them close.
Thanks for the info about the oil shaft, I'll check into that
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From: Sun River St. George
Pistons?
I like Silvolite 1130's because I use them a lot and have not had any problems. They are not cheap! Cheaper pistons are available so shop around. Check out www.kb-silvolite.com Use moly rings (they break-in quick and do not wear the block like chrome). Any good set of bearings, seals, gaskets. I NEVER reuse engine fasteners so buy a set of ARP Main bolts (studs are better but they do not clear the stock oil pan). Find a good machine shop and if you can afford it let them assemble the bottom of the engine. There are no bearings made that can compensate for a out of round or tapered crank journal. I cut them all at 10/10 and polish, then measure for clearence. Recondition the rods, balance the crank and rotating assembly. If you must assemble this yourself buy Steve Christ's book, How to rebuild big block Fords, available in the FTE store.
