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FE Technical Forum / 1965 Mustang with 427
« on: April 14, 2023, 09:02:48 PM »
I stumbled on a clip today that said Ford rolled out 11 Fastback Mustangs in 1965 with 427s.  Does anyone know if this is true?  I'd like to read about this or better yet see some pictures.  Any info would be appreciated.

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FE Technical Forum / 390 Block ID
« on: September 17, 2020, 09:27:29 PM »
A while back I bought a complete 390 for the block to use as a place holder.  The other day I picked up another nice block and started looking into the casting numbers.  Nothing special about the recent block C6ME-A.  The block I have in the car for mock up has no casting number on it.  Date code 4c27, it has extra webbing around the main journals, bosses cast in the block for cross bolts and two bolt engine mounts.  Any ideas on what this may be?  Just a regular 390 block?

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Member Projects / Clutch master cylinder.
« on: February 24, 2020, 02:14:04 PM »
I've decided to go with a hydraulic throw out bearing in my 66 Mustang project.  Has anyone come up with a clever way to rig up the master cylinder on the pedal assembly inside the car?  I'm just not crazy about putting it on the firewall next to the brake master cylinder.

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FE Technical Forum / Hilborn EFI
« on: July 29, 2018, 11:51:19 AM »
Has anyone here tried using the Hilborn EFI?  It's a pretty neat setup based off Jay's intake adapter.

http://hilborninjection.com/product/fe-ford-electronic-fuel-injector/

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FE Technical Forum / Total Control Engine Mounts
« on: June 16, 2018, 11:04:10 AM »
I bought a set of TCP Engine mounts to bolt an FE into a 1966 Mustang.  Looking at things, with the mounts setting kind of neutral the driveline is going to want to be level.  Shouldn't I have a few degrees of angle in the driveline?  If I do that it's going be bearing on the rubber bushings all of the time.  Any words of wisdom??

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FE Technical Forum / Shortening an oil pan
« on: November 11, 2017, 03:19:54 PM »
I need to make some clearance room for the steering rack under the oil pan, I guess I have two choices 1) Pick the engine up or 2) Take a little bit off the oil pan.  I would rather keep the engine in the car as low as possible but I'm pretty sure its not going to fit under the stock hood so it wouldn't be a deal breaker if I had to pick it up.

I have a few questions.... Approximately how much does a 4.25" stroke crank hang below the oil pan rail, and do you have any idea how much I can take off the rear of the oil pan?  I'm running a Canton 15-820.

I realize this is all very subjective, but I'm curious if there is a fair amount of fudge room or if it's close already.

Thanks,
Chris

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Confessions of a canonballer
« on: September 03, 2016, 07:47:56 AM »
Someone posted this cool article about a high tech FE powered Shelby over on the mustang forum.  It's a great read I thought you guys might appreciate it!

http://www.powerperformancenews.com/features/confessions-of-a-cannonballer

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FE Technical Forum / Engine weight Aluminum block
« on: December 11, 2015, 05:36:39 PM »
Just out of curiosity, any idea what a completely aluminum set up weighs?  Looking at specs, they say a complete 427 with a cast iron block, heads and intake manifold is around 650.  I'd bet you could shave 150 pounds off that.

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Member Projects / 65-66 Mustang
« on: November 06, 2015, 08:20:31 PM »
Anyone running an FE in a 1965-66 Mustang?  I have a 66 fastback, I want to do a little shock tower reduction surgery and shoehorn one in there.  Not getting any support on the Mustang forum!http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif

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FE Technical Forum / Strokers
« on: November 03, 2015, 09:02:46 PM »
Hi all, first post from a new guy here.  I have some questions about FE strokers, or I maybe I'm just curious.  I have always admired the 427 for what it is, big bore/short stroke.  I know the obvious benefit to stroking is more cubic inches, but are there any other benefits to increasing the stroke?  Is it more beneficial for making power than a nice set of CNC ported heads?  I've not tinkered with car engines much, but I know with bike motors adding stroke usually made a really torquey motor that wouldn't rev much.  I always liked short stroke motors with a long broad power curve, would this principal apply here?

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