Lykins Motorsports 390 FE, 540 hp, 515 lb-ft...

[olddog]

I agree with your parts choices. 390 went into pick up trucks well beyond all the other FEs, and some are still running. It's getting harder, but they can still be found fairly easily. 427's are pretty rare these days, and 428s are not plentiful either, so I think these should be saved to restore original cars, in an ideal world.

A 390 block stroked out to 440ish is more engine than a 2500 lb car needs. I'm surprised I hear of so few. Everyone seems to want to go Windsor stroker or all out aluminum block 482 or bigger. It puzzles me more people do not go with an economical 390 or 440ish stroker. Glad to see you showing us what can be done.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by olddog

...A 390 block stroked out to 440ish is more engine than a 2500 lb car needs. I'm surprised I hear of so few. Everyone seems to want to go Windsor stroker or all out aluminum block 482 or bigger. It puzzles me more people do not go with an economical 390 or 440ish stroker. Glad to see you showing us what can be done.

I agree with you olddog. Why put a Windsor stroker into a 427 replica when you can still source a genuine FE-family engine?
In a replica, what is the sense of going out past 427? How much power do you want / need ....and why, in a 2500lb car?

edit: obviously I'm in a minority

Brent: nice engine, keep them coming!

Cheers!
Glen

[tortuga]

Nice presentation