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Jrpumper

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My 390 build
« on: January 20, 2014, 10:39:07 PM »
   Im building a 390 ,its consist of a virgin 390 block bored .30 with icon forged pistons , comp cam282 magnum hyd flat tappet , a set of edelbrock  heads new untouched , im gona use long tubes and flow master for exhauste , im undecided about wich intake to run..... do you guys think this setup would work with factory 2x4 setup  ?  i have a single plane street dominator  but idk.....
1962 ford Galaxie 390 .030 Ross pistons,comp cam,edelbrock heads,tremec 3550 , 9" with 4:10 gears.....it's my idea of therapy , I'm always looking for vintage Stewart Warner gauges with curved glass and the crecent pointer

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Re: My 390 build
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 11:25:58 PM »
The low-riser factory 2X4 setup, that came on the '63 and '64 cars, would be a good match for that engine.  The Holley Street Dominator is also an excellent intake, but probably wouldn't make as much lower end torque as the 2X4 setup.  I think you'd be happy with either intake, though...
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
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