Replace or Rebuild?
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Replace or Rebuild?
I have a 66 Ford Truck and want to know what is the stock engine that comes with the truck? It has a 390 in it already. It needs to be replaced should we go with another 390 or a 302 AOD? Which would be a better performer or workhorse?
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Originally Posted by hallardclan
I have a 66 Ford Truck and want to know what is the stock engine that comes with the truck? It has a 390 in it already. It needs to be replaced should we go with another 390 or a 302 AOD? Which would be a better performer or workhorse?
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390's an FE block. It can make as much horsepower as the 302, but WAY more torque, and at realy Low RPM. My 3 speed will pull from a stoplight in top gear, and it's a stock motor. The 302 is a great motor, but it's not a big block, and it's not built to do the things an FE block will do.
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I have a 390 in my 57 and really enjoy the power. However, I do not enjoy the gas mileage. I sometimes wish I had a 302. The only other problem I have with the FE is parts seem to be a little more expensive, and not nearly as accessible as a small block. But like I said, I do enjoy the power when I have to pull a heavy load!
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