Triple Duece 390
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Triple Duece 390
Im buildin a Courier , i ben lookin for a engine to use. I had a 462 but my buddy told me it wouldnt work cause ther aint no hotrod pats availbe. Another buddy got a 390 triple duece out of a 61-2 tbird. thes enines any count? its misin te intake an dizzy but i can get it for cheap. i want a stout engine in te courier.
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1961-63 T-Bird's (not Galaxies) offered a High Compression 390 V8 3X2 as an option. The engine code is M.
390 V8 3X2 401 HP
JMO: A 302 or 351W is a better choice for a Courier because of the weight factor of an FE engine. The FE engine will require extensive spring and other front end suspension changes to handle the additional weight.
390 V8 3X2 401 HP
JMO: A 302 or 351W is a better choice for a Courier because of the weight factor of an FE engine. The FE engine will require extensive spring and other front end suspension changes to handle the additional weight.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Feb 24, 2007 at 11:53 AM.
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I almost agree as always with Bill. But in this case I think the 302 s**ks. The 351W is the way I would go for sure. Like Bill said the FE is way to heavy and ya will have ta beef up the suspension a bunch. And will cost more in the long run. JMHO
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