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Old 04-29-2014, 09:58 AM
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I am in western NY, I have a 390 FE in my cobra, looking to replace the motor, I don't need the 500 HP, just want it to sound good and look nice.any suggestions?
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Check out Keith Craft. I found his prices better than I could rebuild it myself.
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Old 04-29-2014, 11:29 AM
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What's wrong with the 390?

Can you just rebuild it or are you looking for something completely different?

More info would be helpful.
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Old 04-29-2014, 03:46 PM
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Southern Automotive has a good reputation as well. If the block is still good, I can give you the contact information for a local builder with a good reputation for building quality motors. He is about 2 hours from you and it would save some money.

It would be helpful to have a little more information on what you are looking for. Staying with the original block slightly toned down power wise would be a savings over going to a small block and then having to replace motor mounts and headers.
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I have a 428 shortblock ready to drop in. I'm asking $3000 plus shipping

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Old 06-03-2014, 08:28 AM
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In the process of getting my 390 stroked, new crank, pistones and heads. Should bring more life to my car.
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Swap out the sidepipes with larger bore pipes. It will change the sound dramatically and the cost is well worth it.
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