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FE Technical Forum / Re: 390 Top End Build
« on: March 22, 2013, 10:51:54 PM »
The engine currently runs great has plenty of go its definately not worn out.  it just sat long enough the valve stem seals hardened and no longer do their job  causing a nice smoking issue.   stud snapped on the head for the headers so theres an exhaust leak... seals i can fix in car but the stud broke by the shock tower hence forth to fix the engine has to be removed as theres barely even finger room between heads and shocktowers.

Idle Oil PSI 15-20  2000ish-2500ish RPM is 30-40,  foot to floor 50-60PSI,   pops off first starter revolution as long as it hasnt sat for long time. 

so i figured if im pulling the engine i had the resources to do Cam/Heads/Intake while its out and get more out of my lil lady  as for being 390 or not...im pretty sure when i got it that i checked the casting code on block..but now your have me second guessing myself..

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FE Technical Forum / 390 Top End Build
« on: March 21, 2013, 09:59:32 PM »
History as far as i know it.  390 FE supposedly rebuilt "at a tech school" had 5000 miles on it when i bought my 67 and the engine came with it.  i was not told it was modified in any way so I'm figuring stock or possibly bored with stock cam.


Ive got my full top end aluminum replacements heads/intake  Both Edelbrocks.  what i don't know is what cam i should shoot for "has to be Hydraulic as i after heads/intake no room in budget for roller. 

So I'm gona try and give you guys an idea of what I'm looking for....and you be the great gents you are and send me on the right path of which cam to go for.

Summer Street Queen no plans for dragstrip unless just a fun run to see what it does.


67 Fairlane 2DR Post, 390 FE Aluminum Edel top end,  C6 currently stock stall, 8" rearend i believe.  "whatever a 67 2DR Post in-line 6 3 on the tree no ac/radio would have had.  has hooker super comp headers.  true dual 2 1/4 all the way out the rear. edelbrock 750 performer carb, aluminum radiator with electric fans.

Car is a Non-Power Brakes, Non-Powersteering from factory,  so requires a nice heavy foot to stop and decent upperbody strength to turn since it was originally a 6cyl car.


I don't like a smooth exhaust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHot_zitu6c i enjoy this type of engine idle
Car will mainly just cruise no racing just some horsing around.


any other info you need just ask.  ill try and get some pictures of her up soon.

Thanks in advance.   Joe W.


Oh and by the way if anyone has a Dash pad for a 66 or 67 Fairlane or another model that will go onto my dash im in desperate need my car did not come with one so i have nothing there but metal.  dont care if it has to be recovered just need something other then the ugly metal it hides.


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