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FE Technical Forum / Re: New 2x4 carburetors for fe
« on: October 25, 2026, 09:21:04 PM »
Personally, for you, I’d recommend getting with Drew at Air-Fuel-Spark. He specializes in both restoring original Ford/Holleys, and building really nice, generally correct looking, common Holleys for Ford 2-4 bbl set-ups. The ones he builds will have the correct throttle shafts for the factory style linkage, and a good calibration for 2-4 bbl usage. Like Joe said, Drew can help pick you a size based on the specs of your particular engine, and how you intend to use it. In my opinion the 450’s are too small, and no, the factory 600’s aren’t too big, you have to remember they are vacuum secondary carbs. Drew builds carbs from his cores periodically and puts them up for sale. Just be aware the carb business isn’t his only career, might take a bit to get what you need, but it would be worth it to save tuning hassles. He has a website & facebook page.

https://www.afscarbs.com/

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Electric water pumps
« on: September 20, 2026, 04:36:04 PM »
The FE Power water pump adapter “legs” Jay makes allows you to use a CVR Pro Flow 55 gpm water pump body (sold separately). I think that’s the highest flow rating you’re going to get for a FE.

https://www.fepower.net/Products/cvradapt.html

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Private Classifieds / Re: 67 Mercury Cougar with SOHC (Cammer) for sale
« on: September 16, 2026, 05:21:18 AM »
Beautiful car, here’s the link for everybody:

https://www.klassickarsarizona.com/

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FE Technical Forum / Re: #13001 Intake adaptors
« on: September 03, 2026, 01:38:08 AM »
Quote from: bsprowl on September 02, 2026, 10:22:32 PM
I know it can be done that way but I'm not looking forward to it.  I have no idea where to make the cuts so it will be a slow process.

Jay’s instructions with the FE Power intake adapter included a template for where to cut the 351C intake manifold.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Potentially dumb FE question number 2 for today.
« on: September 02, 2026, 08:48:09 PM »
Quote from: Mark Bliss on September 02, 2026, 05:29:22 PM
Intake manifolds. (Yes I own and have extensively studied JB's book.)…

Part two: simply rhetorical...
Studying the data in Jay's book, I was struck specifically by the Dove tunnel ram. Totally unexpected broad and flat power curve that impressed me.
I am not interested in a tall two carb rig, but I was left wondering why no one ever seemed to pursue mimicking the obsolete manifold. It did what it did pretty well.

As far as a FE Tunnel Ram is concerned, FE intake manifolds have always been more complicated to cast & machine, compared to most other popular engine families, casting & machining a FE Tunnel Ram I would guess is considerably more involved, and probably more so years ago before CNC machines became common, likely had a lot to do with why there weren’t companies jumping into manufacturing them. Add to that by the ‘70’s many manifold companies were more focused on the emissions & pickup truck market. But yes, multiple tests Jay had done and posted shows a good Tunnel Ram design often shines, which was a big reason his FE Power intake adapter & Weiand 351C combo was so popular. Too bad we’ve lost that option now.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 406 Heads more info
« on: July 10, 2026, 12:09:44 AM »
Is the “63” on your head, like the number I have circled here, on this internet picture?


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FE Technical Forum / Re: 406 Heads more info
« on: July 09, 2026, 11:55:27 PM »
Just so we’re all on the same page, I assume you mean the date code is CAST in, and not stamped, I just wanted to be sure since old engine parts often have machine shop stamped codes on them, which could mean anything.

The casting date of “2J14” is actually 1962 September 14th.

I’m guessing the “63”, if it’s what I’m thinking you’re describing, is probably a random mold pattern number, you’ll find them on many sides of a Ford FE cast part.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 65-66 427 2X4 intake
« on: June 29, 2026, 06:16:40 PM »
I’m pretty sure it does take the large thermostat. A friend had one of those ‘65-‘66 2-4 bbl Medium Riser intakes without the engineering numbers, and I thought I might have a picture, but haven’t found it yet. But Ford didn’t even have a FE thermostat housing for the small thermostat yet in ‘65, that didn’t start getting phased in until during the ‘67 model year.

I think it’s probably the same for both, but there was also ‘65 427 Low Riser 2-4 bbl intake manifold, so you may want to specify which one if you think it matters.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Coolant
« on: May 09, 2026, 10:57:58 AM »
Quote from: Stangman on May 08, 2026, 10:28:38 PM
My dad uses it. I run 1 gallon of it and the rest water. It’s like 52 dollars a gallon so we drain it carefully it’s like gold. Not exactly sure if it runs any cooler but supposedly it’s NHRA legal. Normally I drain my coolant before I go to the track and run like a water wetter but I think your allowed to run this stuff at the track. If anyone knows for sure let me know

There is no NHRA rule that prohibits running any kind of antifreeze at the track. Conversely, there is no NHRA rule requiring any particular kind, or brand, of antifreeze either. An individual track may make their own rule prohibiting antifreeze, or requiring water only, and some might, but it’s not an NHRA rule.

Mind you, I’m not suggesting it’s a good idea, or recommending it, but it’s not something most tracks even ask or check for in tech inspection. This question comes up all the time on various “Drag & Drive” forums, especially those for events run when the weather turns cold.

The NHRA rule book is available online now days for anyone that wants to check.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: P code 390 Block
« on: May 08, 2026, 09:49:58 PM »
Quote from: fryedaddy on May 08, 2026, 12:13:39 PM
i had a solid lift 390 that came out of a 64,i thought that was the last year

Nope, top of the line 390 Police Interceptor for 1965 was solid lifter. Here’s a screenshot from the 1965 Ford Police car brochure


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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: E-85
« on: May 02, 2026, 08:25:33 PM »
Quote from: Stangman on May 01, 2026, 10:32:21 PM
Thank you guys for all the responses. I haven’t been able to get on the forum for three days it wouldn’t hook me up to server. Maybe my iPad is getting old….

I had trouble getting on the forum here from my phone for a few days this past week too, might not have been your iPad. Just a FYI.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: E-85
« on: April 29, 2026, 12:59:11 PM »
I don’t have any personal experience, but follow the subject casually like some others. Getting a little deeper into the question is probably warranted, as others touched on.

Why are you thinking about E85? How are you using the vehicle - race, street toy, more daily driver?

Are you planning on using pump E85 at random filling stations, or buying dedicated E85 barrels from a fuel supplier?


There are now quite a few “Drag & Drive” type events, similar to Hot Rod Drag Week, around the U.S. every year, and quite a few competitors that run E-85, especially if it’s available near the route, if there’s one of these events near you it might be a good idea to check one out and talk to the participants for their experience. Most folks like talking about their combination, providing they’re not deep in a mad thrash. And I do know, like already mentioned, those people all carry E-85 test kits with them, to monitor what they’re getting at the local station, which is why the question of what you plan to use is important.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: The calandar
« on: April 27, 2026, 02:53:10 PM »
Quote from: blykins on April 27, 2026, 01:19:13 PM
And the two after that...

Don’t forget 430 day too! A whole 4 day holiday.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: End of the Line for FE Power Cast Aluminum Products
« on: April 09, 2026, 12:19:48 PM »
Well, that just sucks  :'(

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Warning - Buyer Beware / Re: Buyer Beware - Bill Coon
« on: March 08, 2026, 02:26:37 PM »
Quote from: WConley on March 08, 2026, 01:04:57 PM
It seems that Bill Coon has met his demise.  Here's a "glowing" piece that omits the less savory stuff...



Maybe not, multiple people commented on the post that Bill is still alive and they recently talked to him. Not everything on the Internet is true lol.

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