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[Janus]

Guys,

I am in the process of getting a 390 together. Now, the bits that I have are:

390 Core from a '68 Galaxie
with (all new):

Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads (complete), manifold, cam kit
1407 750cfm Edelbrock Carb
.60 over TRW forged pistons
Mellings HV oil pump & hardened shaft
Mellings 7qt oil pan
windage tray
will be changing to electronic ignition.

I am based in South Africa which relates to almost a non-existent knowledge base regarding FE's. What I am after is some pointers, books, articles, etc. that will be able to assist me in my attempt to build something decent.

I have the book written by Steve Christ and some articles downloaded from the web.

Information such as:
- Oil passage modifications
- When to use upgraded rocker shafts and stands, etc. would be great.

The plan is to use it in a Cobra and probably limit the RPMs to 6000 max.

I also have a 410 Mercury engine which can be stripped for additional parts. Is there anything better in this engine than the 390?

Any comments will be appreciated

Cheers

[bomelia]

Whoa! Thats a lot to ask in one post. Better narrow some of it down.

First thing I would want to do is verify the pedigree of the block. Next verify the block's integrity. Take it to a shop, get it's current measurements. Do a sonic test (wall thickness), maybe even magnaflux to look for cracks. Determine machining requirements (over bore, line honing for crank bearings, and any decking that might be needed). Surely you will expand oild passages before you take it in for actual work...someone here can tell you the proper size.

Good luck with the starting point.

Mike