Hi Everyone, new to the forum, not so new to FE’s. Had a number of 352’s, 361 Edesl”s, 390’s some 427 stuff over the years, and did a really neat 406 to crossbolted 432 tripower with C3AE-J heads build years ago. Been away from it for a decade and a half. Now have a P-code 4 speed ’64 convertible and a Q code ’63 fastback to build respective engines for.
I’ve acquired the major pieces to do the 427 build, but that will wait for latter as time and $$ permit. For now, I’m doing a build to plant in the P-code car. It’s in some respects, similar to the 432 build I did years ago. Difference is, my head is spinning now. Where did all this great aftermarket support and interest come from??? There was nothing available like now last time I messed with these things. I’m totally loving it!
So, I’ve been lurking here, and the other FE forum, keeping my mouth shut, reading, learning, re-learning, and taking it all in. I quickly discovered Jay and Barry are respected, published, and enthusiastic FE people. I did the only right thing, and bought their respective books. Barry’s book is so well laid out, just read the chapters and follow along as you build. Plainly written for regular folks looking to do a good job. How refreshing. Jays book… what can I say, WOW!!! It simply amazes me that something this scientific and such a systematic approach came from the bowels of a fellows garage with help of buddies who just wanted to do a good job. I’d argue that there may be no finer finished published piece that is anywhere close to this book, in any other engine venue. AAA+++ Jay!
Sourced a 391 pump engine. Stripped it down, low time unit I’m glad to say. Cyl. walls in good order to go to 4.130. Took a shot in the dark, and reached out to Jay for some guidance form the fellow with the real world dyno experience / build experience, and knowledge. Simply delightful to correspond with him and come up with a basic build blueprint. Once pointed in the right direction, contacted Barry R. and equally delighted! Good fellows these two are.
I’ll begin a thread in the members project forum soon, and begin to share more details as the build unfolds. As it stands, Barry is having 4.130 pistons made, and the 4.25” kit is coming together.
Thanks everyone, for having such a great pool of knowledge and supporting such a great and formally neglected piece of Ford history!
Jim
