CobraJet wrote:
> In article <1181839140.565551.241590@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> 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?
It looks like one of the Track Pro kits that Larry's sells. As advertized,
it includes the crank. $379 complete. I've never done business with them
but
it looks almost /too/ complete at that price.
http://www.larrysperformance.com/data/enginekits.html
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Ken
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