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Nov 20, 2006 | 03:50 PM

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BobbyFord

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Originally Posted by jowilker

Dwight, Which cast iron intake? The stock ones do not, The Edlebrock is modeled after the one with the S on it, and it flows better.
John

And you won't mind spending the extra money for the aluminum intake if you ever have to pull off again in the engine bay. The weight difference is as big of a reason to replace it as is better flow.

Nov 21, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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Triumph

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I have an Aluminum intake on my 352...It is some oddball factory intake that my machinist was scratching his head over.
It was a gift & that is probably the only reason I have it.
I have had zero issues with it......& it looks great.

Anyways.......
I would recommend a good coil to go with your new distibutor.

I have headers....but probably would not do them again given the chance.
And I would recommend not buying cheap ones either.
(I have just redone my entire exhaust from the headers on back)

Ditto on what others are saying about cooling systems.....I had my radiator thoroughly checked when the motor was out recently.

A hot running motor is NOT a happy motor.

Good wiring is key...replace what needs to be replaced as it wont bite you in the a$$ down the road with any wierd electrical gremlins.

Water pump?
Oil pump?

Good luck!

Last edited by Triumph; Nov 21, 2006 at 12:25 PM.

Nov 22, 2006 | 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 66fordf100

My 390 is in the shop being rebuilt. Fantastic shop, Parker Bros. Automotive, in Moultrie, GA.
I am replacing the carb. and distributor at the same time.
If I replace the dist. with a point-less one, what other changes does that entail?
Also, are there any other "major" replacements I should make with the new rebuild?
I appreciate all help.

If you decide to get a new distributor, consider our D.U.I.-Davis Unified Ignition or our custom curved Duraspark distributor. Please see them at:

http://www.performancedistributors.com/forddui.htm

Part No. 39820 is for the 300 inline 6.

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