|
1962 352 what can i do to it ?
i'm new at this!!!
I bought a 1962 galxie 500 'one owner never touched . i've been told the 352,390 ,and 428 blocks were the same? a friend is geving me a set of 390 heads,cool i think? What can i do to build it up on the low$ side?or is it worth it? I would like to build the eng and put a 4sp in her Any advice would help thanks Chris F. central conn. |
try asking here http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/74182 Hope this helps. Mike
|
CF27,
With no malice intended......The 352 is a dog,...I wouldnt waste much $ or time with it . The blocks are all the same (sorta) So if you decide to bolt on some gear, you will be able to use it on a 390 or 428 when you get frustrated :D KK |
Hi Chris,
The biggest drawback to the 352 is the tiny (for a big block) 4.00" bore (same as a 289). This small bore severely limits the cylinder head choices because the larger valves are shrouded or will actually hit the cylinder wall. Some 352 blocks can be bored to 390 size if they are sonic checked first. It would be cheaper and easier to keep the orignal 352 under the bench and find a 390, or if you're lucky, a 428. Then put your money in either onr of those. It will cost just about the same to build a 428 as it would to build a 352. --Mike |
hey guys thanks for the info
I'm glad i talked to someone first I'll reconsider my options!!! again Thanks Chris |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:15 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: