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FE Technical Forum / New Guy New to the FE
« Last post by blueoval390 on December 15, 2025, 07:05:07 PM »
Ì wanted introduce myself as a new member, so thanks JB for approving my membership and hello FE world. ;).    So I buy this 63 Galaxie with a 390 in it, and first thing i say it needs is more Power(say it like tim the tool man taylor), and until I can find and afford a 427 I’ll be adding these items.


390 GT 335HP/390 cam (FMC #C6OZ-6250-B)
Duration at 050 inch Lift:
206 int./220 exh.

Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:
0.487 int./0.496 exh
115 Lobe to be installed at 111
  Factory A1AE 6090A heads w/CJ intake and exhaust valves
New springs with .600 Max lift
Harden valve seats

Kugel exhaust manifolds

So I have been reading about this engine and learned a lot here on this forum and my question is before install are there any changes you guys would make to improve the top end

 Thanks. Ron


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Private Classifieds / Re: Selling out
« Last post by HTRDHARLEY on December 15, 2025, 03:00:32 PM »
Sent you a PM with my contact information. Im intrested in a couple items.

Thanks

Lars
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Oil pan and windage tray gaskets.
« Last post by Ranch on December 15, 2025, 07:31:31 AM »
FWIW-- I've used sewing thread to align Pan, Gasket, Tray, Gasket, in maybe four holes before I got back underneath. Once you get a few bolt started you can pull the thread out if you feel it could cause a leak.  I couldn't use Studs and long set screws because I have to go over the cross member of my '58' Ranchero.
Don't forget to drop the pick up in the pan and tie a string to it so you can find it and mount it before placing the pan. Old cars are way more fun : )
Of course I haven't had to do this for about 40 yrs
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Private Classifieds / Re: Selling out
« Last post by Dr Mabuse on December 13, 2025, 03:19:46 PM »
YOUR LOCATION???
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FE Technical Forum / MOVED: Selling out
« Last post by jayb on December 13, 2025, 09:07:29 AM »
This topic has been moved to Private Classifieds.

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=13014.0
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FE Technical Forum / Re: isky sohc cams
« Last post by blykins on December 13, 2025, 05:45:01 AM »
A good lobe catalog will show a theoretical checking duration and a duration at the valve.  With SOHC engines, the cam is degreed at the valve, not on the lobe like a traditional engine.
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FE Technical Forum / isky sohc cams
« Last post by hbstang on December 12, 2025, 04:08:46 PM »
have a pair of isky so-12000 cams,catalog shows opening and closing and adv duration,but not sure how they would work on a na build.here is the specs if anyone can determine the duration at .050 .may have to wait untill the cams are degreed to get if they are usable in my build.the cams are in good condition and could be used as is.
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Private Classifieds / Selling out
« Last post by gregaba on December 12, 2025, 03:51:33 PM »
Due to age and health I have decided to sell all my part's for my 63 Galaxie along with the car.
I will have to sit down and catalog all my part's 99% are new.
I have been putting these parts in my parts room for 20 year's and all most all are new with some being taken out of the box for mock up only.
The main parts are
i- Rust free 63 Galaxie 2 door box top with no rust I could find, the only rust is where the primer wore though that the last owner applied and I have not had the time to sand and respray yet. Neighborhood kids hit the windshield with a large rock and it will need replacement
It will come with all part's I received when I bought it.
1- A newly put together short block with receipts for $2000 of machine work. Has worked Edelbrock heads, new 351 intake adapter 351C  track heat intake etc.
2- 6R80 with new billet Circle D torque converter ,Quick 6 computer control and Locar shifter, with Speed Gems complete 6r80to fe adapter kit to install 6r80.
New cross member kit for tyranny.
A lot more parts .
I should have put this in the for sale section but don't have a complete list or prices figured out yet.
Greg 
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Anyone using an A/F gauge in their car?
« Last post by 66FAIRLANE on December 11, 2025, 04:33:18 PM »
Quote from: cjshaker on December 09, 2025, 02:21:38 PM
Why is it that a Bosch O2 sensor will last 100k-200k miles, and probably 15+ years, in a new vehicle, but seems to fail fairly quickly in any aftermarket setup? And these cars are typically not being driven in snow and rain. It seems odd to me.

I would think it has to do with the power up protocol. I used to use an Innovate LM-1 and never lost a sensor. Used to start engine then immediately power up to avoid thermal shock.
Lost my first Sensor on my Holley Sniper a couple of months ago. I think that was thermal shock. I gave it two primes on a particularly cold day so the sensor would have been close to fully heated before I hit the key. That one lasted 8 years. I suspect the OEM's have better control on the heat/start protocol. I also suspect the OE tables are so well dialled in that unless it threw an engine light you probably wouldn't even know if you shat one.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Carter P4600HP Questions
« Last post by price5113 on December 11, 2025, 03:32:45 PM »
We used on a "daily driver" 79 F150 for the better part of 6years with NO issues in a "dead head" set-up. That particular pump was a "USA" made version. I believe the current pumps are built "offshore" so I dont know how long they would last.
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