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FE up grades
i have a 360 in my 72 highboy. I've been having problems with it, so while i'm in the process of fixing it i would like to know what kind of mods or upgrades i can do to it.
also, what does it take to turn a 360 into a 390?
thanks ...Russ
also, what does it take to turn a 360 into a 390?
thanks ...Russ
Tuned
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From: Davis County, UT
Originally Posted by 72 high boy
i have a 360 in my 72 highboy. I've been having problems with it, so while i'm in the process of fixing it i would like to know what kind of mods or upgrades i can do to it.
also, what does it take to turn a 360 into a 390?
thanks ...Russ
also, what does it take to turn a 360 into a 390?
thanks ...Russ
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Originally Posted by wantaford
To make a 360 a 390 you need 390 crank and rods. As far as aftermarket parts and upgrades, FE components are still plentiful. With the ever increasing success of aftermarket 427 cobra's the FE heartbeat is still pumping so parts are available. However, the demand in not there like for a small block Chevy so parts are much more expensive. You just have to decide what your budget is and what your end result for Use/Power is going to be to decide the best way to proceed. Good Luck!
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From: UPSTATE NY
i did hooker headers and glasspacks,
edelbrock performer: 4 barrel 600cfm carb, intake manifold, camshaft
and a electronic dui distributor is on the way from www.performancedistributors.com
edelbrock performer: 4 barrel 600cfm carb, intake manifold, camshaft
and a electronic dui distributor is on the way from www.performancedistributors.com
Tuned
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From: Davis County, UT
Originally Posted by Danger_Dave
well theyre not as loud as i thought they would be but theyre cherry bombs so i guess everyone says after you break em in for a couple thousand miles they sound better
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Fleet Mechanic
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yeah thats what i meant.
you should definitely get a 4 barrel high performance carb though, when you hit 3/4 throttle and the secondaries open up its great.
those stock motorcraft ones are garbage, mine would bog around turns n whatnot.
i'm excited about this new ignition system because i'll be able to ignite all that fuel.
a buddy of mine swapped out the ignition on his mustang and it was night and day difference.
you should definitely get a 4 barrel high performance carb though, when you hit 3/4 throttle and the secondaries open up its great.
those stock motorcraft ones are garbage, mine would bog around turns n whatnot.
i'm excited about this new ignition system because i'll be able to ignite all that fuel.
a buddy of mine swapped out the ignition on his mustang and it was night and day difference.
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