"CobraJet" <shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:150620071148475912%shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> In article <f4t2sn$bks$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Nosey
> <kfrei43@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > 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
>
> Geez, you're not kidding. We know it's his because "bearings" and
> "Melling" are both misspelled, as above. Well, the answer to the
> original poster is "yes", but I'd be concerned with quality at that
> price.
>
> --
> CobraJet
Spelling aside, it would be worth the cost of an email to learn the brand
of
bearings used and to confirm, despite the pix, that the rods are included.
Rods yes: What has been done to them? New bolts? Resized? Crank and
rods
magnafluxed for cracks? Assuming good bearings and the rods included and
all checked for cracks, than that would be just what the OP needs in one
big
pile. Take pistons to the machine shop with the block, have the heads
rebuilt and add a Comp Extreme Energy 256 cam, Performer (or factory 4V)
intake, headers and a 600 Holley for good power and decent economy. Or a
larger cam, Performer RPM intake and a 750 Holley.
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