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Private Classifieds / Re: headers
« on: February 20, 2024, 05:23:33 PM »
Private message sent.

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Private Classifieds / Re: Need 390 double crank pulley
« on: December 20, 2023, 12:41:57 PM »
PM sent

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Private Classifieds / Re: Mallory Dual Point For FE Not Mine
« on: August 06, 2016, 11:05:41 PM »
That looks old to me with the as cast body, the newer ones are completely machined. Also, the brass condenser is an older tell.


Brett

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I swapped from a port matched F427 to a port matched RPM to a ported (collar removed from plenum, runners blended into plenum, runners opened up to MR port size at head and blended up into port) Streetmaster on a fairly mild 428 build a few years back. Combo was .040 428 with CJ style dished pistons, heavily ported C6AE-R heads with 2.09/1.66 valves, about 10.1 compression, mild Crower hydraulic cam with 220-228 @ .050", 112 LC, .540ish lift, Holley 780 VS carb, 1 3/4 inch primary tube headers into 2.5 inch duals, C6 auto with 2,200 rpm stall, 3.89 rear gears with a tall tire. Ran this in a 3,900lb 65 F-100 SWB truck.

With both the F427, then the RPM intake, it had gobs of power as soon as the converter stalled out, would blow the tires off pretty easy (too easy). I think the F427 and RPM were on par with each other for that build. Swapping to the Streetmaster, it lost about 1.5-inches of manifold vacuum at idle, and was noticeably softer below the converter stall, but above about 3,000 rpm, it came on hard, and according to my seat cushion, pulled much harder through the mid-range up to the shift point (about 5,500 rpm). I was able to control the tire spin better too, so I felt it was a win on my combo, for what I wanted. Cruise rpm with this combo was about 3,000 rpm at 70 mph, and I noticed no change in driveability or economy in this range. I did have to diddle with the power valves, jets, secondary spring and timing a bit between the two intakes. The Streetmaster worked best for me with a 4 hole spacer on top of an open spacer, where I ran the RPM with just a 4 hole spacer.

For my current 428 build, same truck, with more compression, Edelbrock heads, huge solid lifter cam, 3,000 stall converter and wide ratio gear set in the C6, I kept the Streetmaster and am pleased with it.

For your combo, given that you have more weight over the rear tires than my truck and likely traction will be improved, I'd probably go with the F427, for as others have said, it will look 'right' in that engine bay, and will be in the sweet spot for your driving range.

Brett

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Private Classifieds / SOLD
« on: March 20, 2016, 01:50:59 PM »
SOLD

Thanks, Brett

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Back to the top again, some stuff sold, another round of price adjustments on what's left.

Thanks, Brett

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Member Projects / Re: Why not?
« on: January 09, 2016, 01:18:07 PM »
The 66-early 70 Falcon's absolutely share the unibody with a 66-67 Fairlane. The 66-67 Falcon and Fairlane Rancheros are based on a variation of the 66-67 wagon unibody. If you look, a 66 Ranchero has a 66 Falcon front clip, and a 67 Ranchero has a 67 Fairlane front clip, but they are identical unibody structures.

An FE will bolt into a 66-early70 Falcon using 66-69-Fairlane/Torino hardware. All drivetrain parts interchange, and other than minor variations in the 66-67 style versus 68-early 70 style front suspension and steering which is common to all unibody Fords, those parts all interchange too. 66-71 station wagon and 66-71 Ranchero rear axles interchange, but the 70-71 rear axle is a touch wider. The steering column configuration changed in 68 to be a collapsible column for crash purposes.

My frankenwagon started life as a high optioned (V8, power disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, power rear window) 69 Falcon Futura wagon, but now looks like a 67 Fairlane wagon after only swapping the front clip and changing the tail lights. It's been a few years since I did it, but I recall that the fenders bolted right on, and all I had to do to mount the Fairlane grill assembly was drill 4 holes in the embossed areas already stamped into the core support.

I say build it, there aren't enough of these bitchin old wagons left. If I hadn't saved mine, it probably would have been a parts car for a more common late 60's Ford.

Brett

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Bringing this back up one more time with some price adjustments.

Contact info at top of original post.

Thanks, Brett

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Brought back up and edited January 31, 2016.

Possible delivery to Big 3 Swap Meet in San Diego end of February for serious buyers.

I'm looking to drum up some funds to inject into my stagnating 65 F-100 beautification project, so I'm looking to put some of my parts stash back into circulation. I'm not too interested in trades at this time because my main purpose is to generate funds I can hand off to others in exchange for materials and labor services.

 All parts are located in Ventura, California, about 45 miles north of downtown LA. There is a FedEx depot here in town, as well as UPS, and of course USPS, but there is no longer a Greyhound station, and no Forward Air depot that I am aware of. I haven't really pulled all the parts out yet, and nothing has been packaged or prepped for shipping. I work full time Monday through Friday, and this weekend I'm committed to various activities that will keep me away from home and out of the garage most of the time.

 I'll give dibs to all responders in order of receipt, whether it be by post here, by email, or by phone, as everything should have a time stamp. I should be able to email pictures, once I take everything out to photograph it all, maybe Sunday? Again, I'm sort of busy at the moment, so please don't panic if you don't get an immediate response. If you call and I don't answer, please leave a message, as I get a lot of spam calls and don't bother returning calls without messages. Also, if you're not West Coast, please let me know so I don't end up calling you back when you should be sleeping.

 My email is blue shirt guy at h0tmai1 dot com, and my best phone number is Eight Zero Five 3 Fifty-Eight Fourteen Fifty-Eight


1963 406 Cylinder Heads – Casting No. C2SE-6090-C, matched date codes 2K17
Have been stored for unknown amount of years, will need the full service treatment
Unported, deep thumb print on deck, no issues I can see, I do not believe they’ve ever been rebuilt
Stock sized valves 2.02 intake, 1.66 exhaust with FoMoCo insignia on head of intake valves, exhaust valves stand tall
SOLD

1963 390 ‘Denver’ Cylinder Heads – Casting No. C3AE-6090-C, date codes of 3E14 and 3E16
Removed from a junk yard sourced 428 with 5 flat cam lobes and unknown miles, will need to full service treatment
Unported, deep thumb print on deck, aftermarket valve springs
Stock sized valves 2.02 intake, 1.56 exhaust, some recession of exhaust valves, should take a 1.66 valve without issues
Has some broken exhaust manifold studs that will need to be removed, no cracks or other damage I have seen
SALE PENDING

1962 390 Cylinder Heads – Casting No. C1AE-6090-A, date codes of 2C2 and 2C6
These look they had been rebuilt, but never run, and look like they got wet at some point, should be torn down, cleaned and thoroughly checked before use, might need additional work
Unported, deep thumb print on deck
Stock sized valves 2.02 intake, 1.56 exhaust, exhaust valves are a little bit deep in the head, but all about even
No cracks or issues that I have seen
Asking $200.00 for the pair

1963 390 Cylinder Heads – Casting No. C1AE-6090-A, matched date code of 3F3
These are unported, bare castings that have been cleaned and magnafluxed
No valves, springs or hardware, just the castings, ready for a full rebuild
Asking $125.00 for the pair

1958 352 Machined Combustion Chamber Heads – Casting No. EDC-E, matched date code U 8L (?)
These have been heavily ported on both the intake and exhaust sides, and the port work looks to have been professionally done as it is identical from port to port. Still have a good sized thumb print, but I do not know if they have been decked
Stock sized valves, 2.02 intake, 1.56 exhaust, exhaust valves stand proud. These would probably be awesome with a set of CJ sized valves
No cracks or uses that I am aware of, but these should be given the full treatment
Asking $400.00 for the pair

1970 428 Cobra Jet Intake Manifold – Casting No. C8OE-9425-C, date code 0E20
Unported, no cracks or issues that I am aware of, needs a good cleaning before use
Asking $300.00

428 Cobra Jet 3 groove crank pulley C8AE-6312-D
Original condition, not rust or pitting, needs a good cleaning and some paint, should look new when done.
SOLD

Block Sandwich Plate
Asking $20.00

Lifter Valley Splash Pan
Typical cracks around lifter openings
Asking $15.00

FoMoCo Single-Point Distributor from 1962 390 T-Bird – Stamped No. C2SF-12127-A, date code 1KE
Complete with points, condenser, vacuum can, lead wire, no cap, no rotor. Shaft bushings acceptable
Asking $20.00

Autolite Single Point Distributor from 1967 428 T-Bird – Stamped No. C7AF-12127-J, date code
Complete with points, condenser, vacuum can, cap, no rotor, no lead wire. Shaft bushings worn.
Asking $15.00

PCV Manifold and Fittings from S –Code 390 Intake Manifold
Complete with brass fittings, weathered but not rusted out, will need a resto
Asking $60.00

Autolite Twist In Valve Cover Breathers
3 of them with no nipple or elbow, will accept PCV valve – Asking $20.00 each
2 of them with 90 degree brass nipple – Asking $35.00 each
3 of them with 90 degree plastic elbow – Asking $20.00 each

Early Style (Pre-65?) Dipstick and Tube – No Part Number
This is the style that bolts to the front of the head, fatter dipstick than later (65 up?) version
SALE PENDING

1967 Mustang Fairlane Comet Cougar Kelsey Hayes Disc Brakes – Complete Spindle Out
Complete set up including spindles, splash shields, caliper brackets, calipers, rotors, etc.
Removed from 1967 Mercury Cougar – California car
Car had been sitting for unknown period of time, stored inside since removal
Should be completely disassembled and rebuilt before use
Asking $550.00 for the complete set up

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Brett

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Dedicated Upper Manifold for the Intake Adapter
« on: December 19, 2014, 04:54:39 PM »
I know that many of us in FE land are using the engines to power 2 ton behemoths, and a lot of us use the vehicles predominantly for the street, two applications that favor the production of low to mid range torque as opposed to top end horsepower. That said, the idea of a very long runner dual plane, something along the lines of the now defunct McFarland Tork-Link (see links http://www.latemodelracer.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1327786043 , http://www.hotrod.com/events/coverage/0301phr-rmouse/ ) that was somewhat popular in the circle track world for SBC's sounds very, very appealing, and I think it would definitely have a market. Weiand did something similar for the Mopar guys with a long runner 6 pack intake too (see link http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?53612-WTB-weiand-tunnel-ram-6-pack-intake ).

Granted, hood room many be an issue depending on how tall the manifold would be designed to be, but for the buyer considering a dedicated race style spider type intake anyway, I can't see how that would be a deal breaker.

Having the option of switching between a dual plane and a single plane, or even a dual quad intake, for tuning and driveability purposes could help this adapter find it's way into that many more peoples garages. Right now there are no dual plane intakes on the market that could be made to be functional with the manifold adapter. The Blue Thunder intake, which is based on the old Ford Power Parts over the counter intake, has the ports arranged in a such a format that it would cause distributor interference issues.

As a guy who drives 2 ton behemoths on the street, having an option that would promote low end and mid range torque for around town, while being able to swap to a combo set up for glory runs in an hour or less without loss of fluids, would be the icing on the cake!

Brett


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QUESTION: If the thermostat would alow more flow with the modification would that help detur detnation and alow a few more compression points on a pump gas street engine?

I can't see how water flow would affect anything given the same operating temperature. That statement is of course based on no scientific data.

Brett

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Private Classifieds / Re: FEPower Intake adapter
« on: December 04, 2014, 02:33:28 PM »
Don't see an expiration date or withdrawal of the offer.  Joined here due to lack of response at network54 forum by ra.

Funny, don't see any offers to buy outright in this thread.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/75943/thread/1416973428/FEPower+LLC+Intake+adapter

For what it's worth, once the auction ended on that other site, the seller entered into a contract with the winning bidder, and he is bound by the 'ethics' of that site to honor the contract.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve testing
« on: December 04, 2014, 11:38:08 AM »
Interesting thoughts on the drilled butterflys..I have been drilling primary butterflys for years.I do it for our emission testing or to get the idle screws to respond better..
I have never suffered from the high idle problem but I can see it happening.I generally drill 1/8 holes..It is actually listed in Holleys tuning book..
Every engine is different tho.....
Cory

Drilling throtle blade holes definitely works if you have to open the throttle blades too far to get enough air causing the transfer slots to be uncovered too much.
I had the opposite problem.

In my experience, if the throttle blades have to be opened up too far to keep it running at idle, the initial advance needs to be cranked way up.

The frankenwagon is currently running a 306 with about 9.5:1 compression, a cam with 230-236 duration at .050, and a 650DP which has the same size throttle plates as a 750. Other than jets, sticking in a bigger primary accelerator pump squirter and playing with different pump cams, the carb is out of the box. With 24 degrees initial, 40 total in by 2500rpm, idles strong at around 750 rpm with about 8-inches of manifold vacuum in gear (auto), runs real snappy on 87 octane California gas, and never pings, never diesels, fires right up hot or cold.

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Private Classifieds / Re: FEPower Intake adapter
« on: December 04, 2014, 11:29:15 AM »


535.00 + the ride to a forum member. Or do the ebay bid and see where it goes.

I'll take it at that price.

Let me know where to send the payment.

Thanks

Guessing that you joined this forum solely for the purpose of trying to take advantage of an offer that has obviously expired

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