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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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390 just got er

I just bought a 79 with a 390 all stock. Besides plugs wires and the usual stuff any tips tricks for chear hp??
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Headers and a 4V carburator.

You'll have to post pics to prove it's an FE in your '79.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by speedracer54729
I just bought a 79 with a 390 all stock. Besides plugs wires and the usual stuff any tips tricks for chear hp??
FE engines were last installed in 76 so it's not stock. Do you mean nothing has been added to the engine when you say stock.



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Old May 23, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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As has been said
1.headers
2.4v carb (600-650)
3.dizzy
then intake, cam and such, not so inexpensive the further you go down the list but worth it.
You'll also have to measure the stroke to make sure it's a 390 and not a 360.
 
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