![]() Thanks ahead of time for all the help.Ĭlick to expand.First off I have tons of data on the FE, it's just 30 miles from where I am so tonight I'll check some options out for as Ford made 390s from mild 250 hp to wild 401 hp at different times. If what I have posted above would never work together at all, please tell me why as so I can understand and learn why so I don't make the mistakes again in the future. Also I'm open to any suggestion, and will take all the advice I can get. Is this in the ballpark for what I'm looking for? I guess my goal with the car is to possibly hit mid to low 13's in the 1/4, if that is at all possible on what I have planned above. That is why I was looking possibly at:Įdelbrock Performer-Plus Cam and Lifter Kit I'm guessing for with what I have listed above I don't need a hopped up cam, just something mild that will allow the engine to breath and flow better than stock. Because I can't find the specifications on the OEM cam. I'm still a little lost on what cam/lifter kit to choose from. Some sort of headers be it Hooker or what ever brand I can find, 3" dual exhaust, and a Cam/Lifter kit. Holley model 4160 600cfm Non-Adjustable Float Carbureator With the research I have done I'm thinking I want to upgrade the following: First your all probably wondering what I possibly want to do with this car, and it will be a weekend toy for street/strip. It all has to do with possible performance upgrades for a Ford 390 out of a 64 Thunderbird. I have learned a great deal already, but still have questions after going through all eight pages of my search results. I have been reading up on this site on the 390 engine for the past six hours. But NOW is the time to do it, if at all.Ok where do I start? First off the search feature for this site is real nice. So, I will be shocked if there is a header application that fits in that tight space. We had to loosen the motor mount on that side and jack up the engine as much as possible, to even get a socket on it. The main reason I had the engine pulled in the first place, I tried to replace blown manifold gaskets on passenger side, and ended up snapping the first 2 bolts off. Thanks, Bill and RAVEN - yes, I am reluctant to do anything non-standard on my car. Also.pricey.ĭon't be surprised if this thread is moved to the Modified section. I'm not the only one who's done this so do a search for the experience of others. The fix was heating and bending the filler tube. ![]() The biggest hiccup with installation was the interference between the header collector on the passenger side and the transmission filler tube. I later installed an additional 1/8" shim on the passenger side for additional clearance. Based on recommendations from this forum I installed 1/4" spacers between the frame and motor mounts for clearance. The engine, transmission and headers were assembled outside the car then installed 's pretty much required to do it this way due to space limitations. ![]() Bbogue wrote:I installed a ceramic-coated set of headers from FPA ( ) on my 61 after an engine rebuild.
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