I'm putting together a low buck 390 to put in my '66 F-100.  I'm using a factory 390GT/428CJ cam that we had on hand.  Do these cams work best installed straight up or advanced/retarded?  It is a 390 with cleaned up CJ heads and a Performer RPM intake. 

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2018 FERR. I truly believe this was the biggest/best one yet. This really has become an international event with FE enthusiasts attending from all over the world. My only regret is that I was unable to spend more time talking with everyone and just hanging out. Thanks to Beaver Bob McCardle and Mike A Mccracken for all of their hard work and effort that helped make this the greatest gathering of FE's ever. Thanks again to everyone and spread the word about the event You all are the best advertisement that we have!! See you all next year!!!

A note from Beaver Bob McCardle regarding VIP Sponsorships at the FERR 2018: FE Friends. Even though I've sold the Beaver, I'm still handling the promotion and running of this event. The $100 VIP Sponsorship program is a go for 2018. For you $100 you get: Two spectator tickets, (1 Friday and 1 for Saturday) a voucher for 2 event shirts and a $10 voucher for food. Your name will be displayed and you'll get mentions over the PA during the event. Note: If you're a racer, you get a credit towards race entry. Make checks payable to BSD, 3521 Dressler Ridge Road, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853. Look to see everyone here. It's going to be another great event with our famous, Brats, Beer and beans on Friday, 4-27. The new flyer will be out next weekend. Beaver Bob McCardle.

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2017 Race & Reunion. My only regret about the entire event is that I couldn't spend more time talking to everyone who was there! I felt like one minute I was pulling in Friday morning and the next I was pulling out Saturday evening!

It was an honor to receive the "Best of Show" award with my '61 Fairlane. It is so "new" that we just had the front end aligned Thursday morning and it still has break in oil in the engine. There were so many cool cars there!! Thanks again to everyone who voted for my car!!

I promise next year that I will bring the "Trouble Maker"!! I must have been asked 30 times where it was. LOL It was ready to go but I really wanted to show off my shiney new toy!!

Thanks to Bob, Donna and Doug, Dan, Red and all of the sponsors for making the 2017 FERR the best and biggest event so far. The event continues to grow and planning for next year has already started. 2018 is going to be great!!! Please tell a friend or 5 about the event. Word of mouth is the best advertising that we have. What started out as a dream of mine in 2011 has turned into one of the premier car events in the country. I really want us to break 200 FEs next year!!

Remember this isn't a Ford event, it is a FE event!!!

Thanks again and see you all in 2018!!!

Performance Summary:
      1/4 mile ET:  9.22             1/4 mile MPH: 144.96
      1/8 mile ET:   5.86              1/8 mile MPH: 116.67
      60 foot time: 1.27
      Track: Cecil County Dragway  MD.
      Weather Conditions: DA +350'

Vehicle Use: Drag Race only

Vehicle Specifications:

Model Year: 1966

Model: Fairlane GT

Style: 2door hardtop

Engine Details: 427 CO, 4.25 x 4.25 13-1 Compression, flat tappet cam, Kuntz ported Edelbrock heads, Tunnel Wedge 2x4, 850 cfm. carbs, REF step header  Built by George Aberts Sr.

Transmission: C4 by Performance Automatic, Coan 8" converter

Driveshaft: Dynotech 3.5" Aluminum

U-joints: 1350

Rear end type: Strange Aluminum

Differential type: Spool

Gear Ratio: 4.40

Axles: Strange 31 Spline

Front tires: Hoosier front runners
 
Front wheels: Weld Alumistar

Rear tires: Hoosier 10.5x30 radial

Rear wheels: Weld Pro Star

Front suspension information: Roller perches & strut rods, (Open Track Inc.) QA-1 single adjustable. Moroso springs

Rear suspension information: Caltrac bars and springs, Rancho shocks

Ready-to-race vehicle weight, including driver: 3350

Exactly one month until the largest gathering of FE powered Fords EVER. Are you ready? No more excuses!!!!

http://www.fairlanet.com/FE/

Ok folks, the holidays are basically behind us so it's time to start thinking about the 2015 FE Race & Reunion!! Hard to believe this will be our third time doing this and it gets better every year. This will be without a doubt the largest gathering of FE/FT powered vehicles ever. If you have been there in the past you know how special of an event it is. If you haven't been there yet, you need to start planning for April 24 & 25, 2015!! We have already confirmed that Dick Brannan and Hubert Platt will be back this year. There is also a rumor that another former Ford Racing "super hero" may be attending. More on that later if it happens!! This year will be a full FE only two day event including a huge cookout on Friday evening. Keep and eye on our FB page and website for updates. http://www.fairlanet.com/FE/ This years event will also be dedicated to the memory of Phil Bonner. Spread the word and be there!!!!