Hey guys,
I've put a 390ci from a 73 F250 into my 65 falcon and was wondering what the specs were on it. Its a stock 2bbl engine. The only specs I've been able to find online are for the 4bbl. It has an Edelbrock 390 performer intake and Edelbrock 725 carb, but I didnt' change the cam. If you could give me a little advice on it or let me know anything, i'd appreciate it. I was finding that the stock 4bbl was producing 300 bhp, so I'm not sure what i have with this one.

Thanks
Holli

 

it should have around 200 hp and 360 ft pounds.

 

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Really? Only about 200? I'm hoping that's to the wheels...lol.
And thank you for welcoming me.
Holli

 

Just out of curiosity, hows it handle and how fast does it do the quarter mile and what kind of gas mileage are you getting?

 

You are actually looking to find out the specs of a 390 2v engine ...not the actual truck...right ?


Engine specs in Trucks are something Ford hid from people.

I'll see what I can find.

Maybe check in the FE engine series forum ?


EDIT:

195 hp @ 4400 rpm
319 ft lbs torque @ 2400 rpm

 

well rear wheel hp may be about 150 or so. torque will still be about 340 ft pounds of torque. where are you at in the east bay?

 

I'm in Oakley.

And sorry guys, she hasn't ran the quarter yet and I still have no idea how she handles. I still need a driveshaft and a to finish the brake lines in the front to get her streetable, but i also have home-made open headers on her, so gotta do something with the exhaust to get her steet legal. Then of course the other little things that you need... like gauges, etc. I do have a video of the first time I turned her over on my webpage. Check it out @ www.lemanz.net/holli.htm

And yes, i'm looking for the specs of the 390 itself, not the truck. I was just letting you know what truck the engine came out of.

I'm actually a member of an FE forum somewhere on the internet... they didn't have much input for me, so I kind of forgot what website it actually was...lol.

 

welcome to FTE.i went to you website and looked at your car and the progress so far. it looks like it will be a lot of fun.enjoy the project,its half the fun,the other half is the finished vehicle.-billy

 

yeah, i haven't been able to do to much to it the last few months, to many other things going on but it'll be a cool car i think. Next step is wrapping the front and putting a straight axle under it.

I really do own a ford truck though...lol my boyfriend and I have a 71 F250 and if you count this as a ford... we have a 71 IH travelall too. And I'm working on getting a 72 F150 right now if the guy will take a trade for it!!
Holli

PS... know anyone in Northern Cali interested in buying a 1971 International Harvester Travelall, 4wd, 4spd, 345ci, runs, needs a front wheel cylinder and radiator.
Just checkin =D

 

i'm in brentwood.

the truck 390 specs are way lower than the car specs. the trucks had lower compression. try the fe forum here they have a ton of info.

 

I thought that starting in the early 70's, all cars were rated at the rear wheels.

 

no way! you're my neighbor! cool. Have you seen that primer black vert tempest gettin sideways and going WOT on all the roads?

 

I have a 1973 FORD F-250 that i just bgt. . has 117k on engine. i take it the 360 should have flat tappet cams ? as i believe it has not had a rebuild.

 

Yes flat tappet hydraulic lifters. No FE engines came with roller lifters.