In article <1181839140.565551.241590@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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dbljay7542 <dbljay7542@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> I currently own a 360 "FE" engine that is about ready to be rebuilt.
> So I figure since I'm gonna have it apart why not make some
> modifications. From the information I can find the only difference
> between the 360 & 390 is the stroke length and the amount of power
> produced. So my question to you all. Can I buy a rebuild kit MASTER
> REBUILD KIT
> Kit includes: Pistons, Pins, Rings & Lifters, Rod, Main Cam & Cam
> Barrings, Freeze Plug Set, Gaskets, Cam, Timing Set, Meling Oil Pump &
> Precision Ground Crank. (pistons available in standard 30, 40, 60)
>
> For a 390 and install it in the 360 block? will there be any problems?
> Other modifications would be a performance camshaft (any
> suggestions?), A new dual plane intake manifold & 4 barrel Carburetor
> (any suggestions?), a set of exhaust headers and free flowing
> mufflers, and depending what the cylinders look like, maybe a bore
> job. This engine is to be used for a towing/hauling application so low
> end power is im****tant. Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
"Precision ground crank". If that rebuild kit includes a crank, then
you are dealing with a 390. The two engines use different rods, too.
Are you sure it has a crank in the kit?
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