In article <5KBci.40672$5j1.4474@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Whole
Lotta Tom <Whathu@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> "CobraJet" <shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:150620071148475912%shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > In article <f4t2sn$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.
>
>
Yep. The point about the spelling was that the OP copied it
verbatim, so it did narrow down the possibilities. Anyway, this may be
another H&R post, so we'll see.
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CobraJet
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