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edgarval

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My first fe build
« on: August 09, 2017, 12:17:06 PM »
Excited picked up a 390 crank and rods . Going to machine shop here in Houston . STD fe block . Was originally had a 360 crank . Tossed that out .
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tomsfe64

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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2017, 12:32:52 PM »
Has the crank been turned .030 already? If you cut it more it might be less than optimal.
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edgarval

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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2017, 09:41:50 AM »
I have not taking it in yet . It says standard hoping it will only need just the minimum.
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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2017, 11:41:30 AM »
I am in the Houston area, what machine shop are you using?  My block is at Nickens Bros in Conroe TX
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edgarval

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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2017, 12:58:29 AM »
I'm going to take it to h.e.b . I hear he has some fe cars also.
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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2017, 12:16:19 PM »
Jeff at Houston Engine and Balance is a good guy that knows the FE's. He did all my machine work and break in on the dyno.

I always ask for ball park pricing on any type of work with whoever I deal with. Jeff came in less than stated on both occasions.
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edgarval

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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2017, 02:56:10 PM »
Yes price quote he gave me was good . I can not wait to take it in .
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Re: My first fe build
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2018, 08:17:05 PM »
2-d3te mirror blocks
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