I was looking to do this build along with gears for under 6 grand. Thought i was on the right track, but the closer it gets to the 8000 mark it makes more sense for me to build a 408w and AOD for 10000, and sell off the FE stuff to recoop some money. I was never really feeling warm and fuzzy about  not having an OD trans, but was willing to compromise because of keeping the build under a certain budget. I have constant cheap access to good windsor parts, but after 20 plus years of SBF motors i thought it would be cool do build something different like the 390.

I feel like I'm missing something with the short block rebuild here. On the Survival Motor sports website they have a 390 standard rebuild kit for 700 and strikers for 2000 plus. The 1300 or more dollars difference would cover the cost of my exhaust and intake.

Is there something wrong with the stock crank and rods for sub 6000 rpm use.  I'm not opposed to spending the money if it is needed for strength, my last motor was a Dart big bore 347 forged, zero balanced because it was gonna see rpm and boost.

I'm just looking for 1HP per cube under 6000, if the stock crank n rods aren't up to the task please educate me. Machine work isn't an issue either so it's simply about whether the stock stuff is capable

Hello everyone

This is my first FE build for my 67 Ranchero. All of my past builds were 302s or 347s supercharged and 7500 rpm NA builds in foxbody mustangs. Ive kind of gotten away from chasing horsepower and want to build a nice cruiser but, i dont want to feel starved for power either.

This is what i currently have

67 Ranchero 500 XL
390 stock 2barrel motor with holley 500
Rebuilt C6 with 2400 stall with plans for motor upgrades
2.75 gears with 27 in tires
pertronix distributor

With the current set up timing at 26 base and 36 all in at 2200 it runs really well for what it is. Gets about 16 mpg on the highway and will do the old 1 tire fire pretty easy lol

This is what i am considering for the engine rebuild

standard 390 rebuild 9.8 comp
edelbrock 72cc heads
edelbrock rpm intake
quick fuel 750 carb
comp XE262H cam
FPA tri-y headers, x-pipe, magnaflows
3.50 gears

I would like a lot of low and midrange power, and have no need to pull rpms to make power, just want something that is fun to drive and calm enough to make 300 mile trips in. Occasional smoke show also.

The cam is my biggest unknown, most cruising time will be spent between 2200 and 2800 rpms, so im looking for great low and mid power with a snappy throttle.

Will the stock shaft rockers be ok for this cam, im no sure of what the limitations are for the shaft set up as i am only used to setting up roller rockers.

Please let me know your thoughts here guys

Bob

I had read that the RPM matched up better with those heads. I have a quick fuel 750 from my 347 that i think would work well. I actually had the 2.75s put in just to be able to cruise at 75 and keep it tp 2500.  When i get the GV unit i would bump the gears to 3.70s

I need a 1966 fairlane grill, doesnt need to be perfect condition, but willing to pay a fair price relative to condition.

Bob

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