FE series question???
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FE series question???
I need to rebuild my tired old 360. I was planning on getting a 390 carnk and rods but what else could I do? Is the 360 block the same as a 428? Basically, what combo of stock ford parts can I make with my current block. I really want to stick with all stock ford parts( heads,block,crank,rods,pistons) Can i put a 428 crank in there and make a ??? Just curious
I do not want a race car, I want a good reliable engine that is fun to drive. I am only looking for about 300-350hp and around 350-400 ft.lbs.. I know a 390 can do this, but I am curious as to what all can be built, I like to be a little different than the norm.
I do not want a race car, I want a good reliable engine that is fun to drive. I am only looking for about 300-350hp and around 350-400 ft.lbs.. I know a 390 can do this, but I am curious as to what all can be built, I like to be a little different than the norm.
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just build the 360. get you a 390 crank and rods. a crane 941 cam, a performer RPM intake.
when you get you a rebuild kit for your 360/390 (which ever way you choose to go) if you are rebuilding it to be a 390 then get a rebuild kit for a 360. the piston will be the higher compression car pistons about 9.5:1 vs the truck 390 pistons at about 8:1
you would have to bore that block .080 to get the same bore a a 428. It can be done when i was checking at my local machine shop he said that it would make the walls to thin and that would not be a very good thing to try.
this is my build for my 390 all parts form summit expect rocker arms and pushrods
rebuild kit FEM-MKP601N-311 (this kit says that it has lifter but it does not come with them) just a FYI
cam and spring CRN-343942
intake EDL-7105
oil pump MEL-M57HV
oil pump drive shaft ARP-154-7902
rod bolts ARP-155-6002
timing chain SUM-G6608
headers WLK-86041
Carter AFB carb
Pushrods from www.DSCmotorsport.com (great place for good parts)
rocker arms from local CarQuest
just to help you out
when you get you a rebuild kit for your 360/390 (which ever way you choose to go) if you are rebuilding it to be a 390 then get a rebuild kit for a 360. the piston will be the higher compression car pistons about 9.5:1 vs the truck 390 pistons at about 8:1
you would have to bore that block .080 to get the same bore a a 428. It can be done when i was checking at my local machine shop he said that it would make the walls to thin and that would not be a very good thing to try.
this is my build for my 390 all parts form summit expect rocker arms and pushrods
rebuild kit FEM-MKP601N-311 (this kit says that it has lifter but it does not come with them) just a FYI
cam and spring CRN-343942
intake EDL-7105
oil pump MEL-M57HV
oil pump drive shaft ARP-154-7902
rod bolts ARP-155-6002
timing chain SUM-G6608
headers WLK-86041
Carter AFB carb
Pushrods from www.DSCmotorsport.com (great place for good parts)
rocker arms from local CarQuest
just to help you out
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Originally Posted by bshackelford711
just build the 360. get you a 390 crank and rods. a crane 941 cam, a performer RPM intake.
when you get you a rebuild kit for your 360/390 (which ever way you choose to go) if you are rebuilding it to be a 390 then get a rebuild kit for a 360. the piston will be the higher compression car pistons about 9.5:1 vs the truck 390 pistons at about 8:1
you would have to bore that block .080 to get the same bore a a 428. It can be done when i was checking at my local machine shop he said that it would make the walls to thin and that would not be a very good thing to try.
this is my build for my 390 all parts form summit expect rocker arms and pushrods
rebuild kit FEM-MKP601N-311 (this kit says that it has lifter but it does not come with them) just a FYI
cam and spring CRN-343942
intake EDL-7105
oil pump MEL-M57HV
oil pump drive shaft ARP-154-7902
rod bolts ARP-155-6002
timing chain SUM-G6608
headers WLK-86041
Carter AFB carb
Pushrods from www.DSCmotorsport.com (great place for good parts)
rocker arms from local CarQuest
just to help you out
when you get you a rebuild kit for your 360/390 (which ever way you choose to go) if you are rebuilding it to be a 390 then get a rebuild kit for a 360. the piston will be the higher compression car pistons about 9.5:1 vs the truck 390 pistons at about 8:1
you would have to bore that block .080 to get the same bore a a 428. It can be done when i was checking at my local machine shop he said that it would make the walls to thin and that would not be a very good thing to try.
this is my build for my 390 all parts form summit expect rocker arms and pushrods
rebuild kit FEM-MKP601N-311 (this kit says that it has lifter but it does not come with them) just a FYI
cam and spring CRN-343942
intake EDL-7105
oil pump MEL-M57HV
oil pump drive shaft ARP-154-7902
rod bolts ARP-155-6002
timing chain SUM-G6608
headers WLK-86041
Carter AFB carb
Pushrods from www.DSCmotorsport.com (great place for good parts)
rocker arms from local CarQuest
just to help you out
Laughing Gas
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i think that the 390 will be all that you need and not putting alot of money into it
if you do go with that crane 343941 cam (cam and lifter kit 343942) i would suggest that you go to www.dscmotorsport.com and get his adjustable valve train kit that he has for about $320. i think it was new pushrods, adjustable rocker arm shaft assembly with solid spacers in between the rocker arms (great deal)
he knows alot about the FE motors
if you do go with that crane 343941 cam (cam and lifter kit 343942) i would suggest that you go to www.dscmotorsport.com and get his adjustable valve train kit that he has for about $320. i think it was new pushrods, adjustable rocker arm shaft assembly with solid spacers in between the rocker arms (great deal)
he knows alot about the FE motors
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You can use a 428 crank and have a 410+. Where I still can buy 390 cranks for way less than $50 428 cranks are a little more spendy. $200 on the low end (bargan) and upwards of $500 is the norm for a stock 428 crank.
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