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Originally Posted by C EVANS
Okay some advice here. I have a 69 f100 with a 352 and i plan on putting some money into the engine to get some decent performance, any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by madax7869
the 352,360, 390, 428 are the same block . . . .
But Ford used different cams, pistons, rods, cranks, even the webbing that supports the main bearings changed. There is a lot of parts you can swap around, but not all. Do it wrong and your engine is junk.
There is lots of information on what you can and can't do available - but the best is to find a machine shop that knows FEs and follow their suggestions.
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Originally Posted by C EVANS
Ha wait your saying all the FEs had the 352 number casted on the block?
352 is a casting number - does not indicate machining. You will see the 352 number on engines from 330 to 428 cubic inches.
There are other olaces with a stamped number which helps ID the block. Check with the FE forum if you have more questions.
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Originally Posted by C EVANS
Okay thanks, but that means that the engine parts are atleast somewhat universal right
In addition to the blocks cast with 352 many of the later blocks were cast with a mirror image 501.These were both production ( installed on assembly line) and service ( sold as replacement ) blocks.
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69 F100
360 c6
i just installed a new msd blaster coil, same size as the stock one, but a little more juice i think, and now my truck runs like poop and i have black smoke coming from my exhaust. i thought maybe it was from the lack of a resistor like the directions say, but the parts guy at the store pulled up a microfiche and showed me that its not necessary and the wiring has it built in.
360 c6
i just installed a new msd blaster coil, same size as the stock one, but a little more juice i think, and now my truck runs like poop and i have black smoke coming from my exhaust. i thought maybe it was from the lack of a resistor like the directions say, but the parts guy at the store pulled up a microfiche and showed me that its not necessary and the wiring has it built in.
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man i just took a look at those and i am thoroughly impressed. what would you recommend for my truck? 360, 2bl, c6, hooker headers, edelbrock air cleaner,
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man i just took a look at those and i am thoroughly impressed. what would you recommend for my truck? 360, 2bl, c6, hooker headers, edelbrock air cleaner,
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We suggest part no. 33820 for the D.U.I.
If you want to maintain the stock Ford look, we recommend our Duraspark, part no. 33720.
Originally Posted by PerfDistIgnition
If you decide to get a new distributor, consider our custom curved Duraspark Distributor built with our new Full Length Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushing. The full length bushing improves timing stability and spark scatter. If stock appearance is not an issue, take a look at our one piece D.U.I. Distributor. Whether you choose the Duraspark or the D.U.I., we curve each on a distributor machine based on your engine combination. Please see them at:
http://www.performancedistributors.com/forddistributors.htm[/QUOTE]
man i just took a look at those and i am thoroughly impressed. what would you recommend for my truck? 360, 2bl, c6, hooker headers, edelbrock air cleaner,
http://www.performancedistributors.com/forddistributors.htm[/QUOTE]
man i just took a look at those and i am thoroughly impressed. what would you recommend for my truck? 360, 2bl, c6, hooker headers, edelbrock air cleaner,
If you want to maintain the stock Ford look, we recommend our Duraspark, part no. 33720.
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The difference between the 360 and 390 can only be done by measuring the stroke of the piston or by visually ID'ing the crankshaft marking.
They used the same block and different cranks.
as stated earlier. The Engine info is best asked or read in the FE forum.
They used the same block and different cranks.
as stated earlier. The Engine info is best asked or read in the FE forum.
