buying a 390 fe
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buying a 390 fe
thinking about buying a 390 from ford parts. 1975 Ford F-100 Engine Long Block | FordParts.com
Seems legit since its from ford themselves. Anyone got any better ideas?
Seems legit since its from ford themselves. Anyone got any better ideas?
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Earlier 390's used in cars were rated 300+ HP/400+ TQ. You *could* get there pretty easy with that "stock" engine, you would just need to change the cam/lifters, timing chain/gears, and pistons. That's a lot of stuff to change in an engine that already has a high price tag on it.......
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Well, a stock 75 truck 390 was down around the 200 HP mark, which is about all you'll be able to get out of the one you linked to. ~8:1CR just kills the power potential in a stock truck 390.
Earlier 390's used in cars were rated 300+ HP/400+ TQ. You *could* get there pretty easy with that "stock" engine, you would just need to change the cam/lifters, timing chain/gears, and pistons. That's a lot of stuff to change in an engine that already has a high price tag on it.......
Earlier 390's used in cars were rated 300+ HP/400+ TQ. You *could* get there pretty easy with that "stock" engine, you would just need to change the cam/lifters, timing chain/gears, and pistons. That's a lot of stuff to change in an engine that already has a high price tag on it.......
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for about the same $ you can get a mild built long block from survival, tuff dawg and a couple others .
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yeh, im trying to decide whether to have mine rebuilt for 6k or buy one from TNT Engineering for 5k plus 450 shipping . The machine shop will remove n install for free and they have a 3 year / 75k mile warranty. As of now im leaning towards rebuild
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thanks guys. I found 1 i'm going to get from there . Ford 390/422hp - Tuff Dawg Engines
What all will i need to add to the crate engine? I have a 428 and is there anything from that engine i shouldn't worry about using on it? i know i will need a flywheel
What all will i need to add to the crate engine? I have a 428 and is there anything from that engine i shouldn't worry about using on it? i know i will need a flywheel
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Tractor with a loader, right? Remove the hood and radiator (imo).
Not sure you can put the engine/trans/exhaust headers (?) in all in one piece due to frame clearance issues. If you can, that makes some things easier.
For a big V8, you really need two people. One to operate the loader and one to eyeball, twist and turn the engine.
It's not "hard work", but you must pay attention to details like grounding straps, heater hoses, make sure you don't knock the brake booster off the firewall, stuff like that there. Lots of little things.
If you can't load the engine and trans together, then hooking the engine and trans up takes some doing. Again, two people make it a lot easier.
Others will chime in with helpful hints.
Of course, the main question might could be--how much money are you going to save?
Not sure you can put the engine/trans/exhaust headers (?) in all in one piece due to frame clearance issues. If you can, that makes some things easier.
For a big V8, you really need two people. One to operate the loader and one to eyeball, twist and turn the engine.
It's not "hard work", but you must pay attention to details like grounding straps, heater hoses, make sure you don't knock the brake booster off the firewall, stuff like that there. Lots of little things.
If you can't load the engine and trans together, then hooking the engine and trans up takes some doing. Again, two people make it a lot easier.
Others will chime in with helpful hints.
Of course, the main question might could be--how much money are you going to save?