360FE for 390 Swap
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360FE for 390 Swap
I have a 1970 f250 that has a 360 with a c6 and I am looking to swap it out for a 390.
Does anyone know if this is a quick bolt down or do I need to fab a few things
I have also thought about just rebuilding the 360. I live in PHX, AZ. Does anyone know of a fair and honest shop that can do this if I choose this direction?
Thx
Does anyone know if this is a quick bolt down or do I need to fab a few things
I have also thought about just rebuilding the 360. I live in PHX, AZ. Does anyone know of a fair and honest shop that can do this if I choose this direction?
Thx
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Only thing to verify is the exhaust bolt pattern for the exhaust manifolds in case you end up getting a car 390fe instead of a truck engine. Also, the oil pan, same reason. Other than that, truck to truck, go for it.
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I have a 1970 f250 that has a 360 with a c6 and I am looking to swap it out for a 390.
Does anyone know if this is a quick bolt down or do I need to fab a few things
I have also thought about just rebuilding the 360. I live in PHX, AZ. Does anyone know of a fair and honest shop that can do this if I choose this direction?
Thx
Does anyone know if this is a quick bolt down or do I need to fab a few things
I have also thought about just rebuilding the 360. I live in PHX, AZ. Does anyone know of a fair and honest shop that can do this if I choose this direction?
Thx
360 and 390 pickup motors are identical except for the crank, rods and pistons. This applies to FE motors in general. Other than tags, they are, in any given year, pretty much the same outside except the carb, and some differences in exhaust manifolds for different car models. Truck wise, not many clues. Some 390s had 4bbl carbs but that's about it.
What kind of budget do you have?
What kind of engine do you want?
What kind of work or driving do you do with the truck?
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360 and 390 pickup motors are identical except for the crank, rods and pistons. This applies to FE motors in general. Other than tags, they are, in any given year, pretty much the same outside except the carb, and some differences in exhaust manifolds for different car models. Truck wise, not many clues. Some 390s had 4bbl carbs but that's about it.
What kind of budget do you have?
What kind of engine do you want?
What kind of work or driving do you do with the truck?
360 and 390 pickup motors are identical except for the crank, rods and pistons. This applies to FE motors in general. Other than tags, they are, in any given year, pretty much the same outside except the carb, and some differences in exhaust manifolds for different car models. Truck wise, not many clues. Some 390s had 4bbl carbs but that's about it.
What kind of budget do you have?
What kind of engine do you want?
What kind of work or driving do you do with the truck?
Budget.....fair. It's hard to say. I don't know what to expect so I can't give firm numbers.
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I have thought about this but I am unsure if I want to go that direction. If the rebuild cost is worth it then I may go that way.
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1967 F100/350 352 2WD / 1968/76 F100/350 360/390 2WD // 1965/66: Galaxie/LTD & Police Cruiser 352/390 & full sized Merc 390 / 1966 Mercury Parklane 410 / 1966 Galaxie/LTD & Police Cruiser 428.
C5TZ-6675-E .. Oil Pan / Obsolete ~ 1965/66 F100/250 352 2WD & F350.
C5TZ-6675-F .. Oil Pan / Obsolete ~ 1965 F100/250 352 4WD & 1966 F250 352 4WD
C7TZ-6675-E (replaced C6TZ-6675-E) .. Oil Pan / Obsolete ~ 1966 F100 352 4WD / 1967 F100/250 352 4WD / 1968/76 F100/250 360 4WD
1958/64 FE engines only installed in cars. Have rounded valve covers without holes for smog valve/oil caps, oil fill tube on right front side.
Blocks have a different bolt pattern for engine mounts than 1965/76 FE engines.
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Well, just soak it up a little and take your time:
Good old days info, all cars, back when the FE won Le Mans:
FE Block -- The Ford V-8 Engine Workshop
More of the good old days, when for $600 or so, you could get an absolute fire breather with a 90 day warranty.....:
FE Series Engine Specification Chart
Good things made more better with modern Chinese casting technology:
Survival FE Engine Kits
Good old days info, all cars, back when the FE won Le Mans:
FE Block -- The Ford V-8 Engine Workshop
More of the good old days, when for $600 or so, you could get an absolute fire breather with a 90 day warranty.....:
FE Series Engine Specification Chart
Good things made more better with modern Chinese casting technology:
Survival FE Engine Kits
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