| JoshBiz |
09-25-2007 07:48 AM |
390FE or 351w (stroked to a 427)
Would you rather a 390FE or 351w (stroked to a 427)? The 390FE would be more origanal than a 351w But there is a lot of great after market parts for the 351w. They are both great motors but I am unsure what I would rather have and would like to hear your opion.
Thanks,
Josh
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| CobraEd |
09-25-2007 08:09 AM |
This one seems clear. Is the priority, the best look, or lots of power in a lighter package.
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| blykins |
09-25-2007 08:12 AM |
The FE is more period correct and IMO will get you more ogling and resale value in the future.
The 390 can make big power with the right parts, as can the 351W. Parts are readily available for FE's these days...and it's easy to get 550hp and 550 lb-ft out of a 390 with a stroker kit and some good heads.
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| JoshBiz |
09-25-2007 09:51 AM |
Where is a reasonable place to buy a motor from? Any good companies or websites?
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| blykins |
09-25-2007 09:53 AM |
There are several good builders that advertise here. Keith Craft, Southern Automotive, Gessford Machine, are a few.
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| FFRBob |
09-25-2007 09:53 AM |
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| JoshBiz |
09-25-2007 10:21 AM |
Bob
I was going to call them today. How was the service? Would you buy one again from them? What motor did you get from them? (stroked)
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| mpanten |
09-25-2007 11:18 AM |
I like my Keith Craft FWIW.
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| Power Surge |
09-25-2007 11:45 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FFRBob
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The 390 in my CSX is from Tuff Dawg as well. It has been flawless and I would buy another motor from them in a heartbeat. |
| hi-tech cobra |
09-25-2007 11:46 AM |
Power Surge, a bit off topic but when ya moving to Palm Coast?
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| Power Surge |
09-25-2007 11:47 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by hi-tech cobra
Power Surge, a bit off topic but when ya moving to Palm Coast?
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Leaving Thursday. |
| hi-tech cobra |
09-25-2007 11:53 AM |
Good Luck!
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| JoshBiz |
09-26-2007 07:01 AM |
Big Blocks
Does the Hurricane Kit come with the right headers for a Big Block as well as motor mounts? Is that something you have to tell them when you purchase the kit? Just wondering how they know what you are putting in the engine compartment?
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| marps |
09-26-2007 09:57 AM |
Headers
Josh,
The kit will come with complete exhaust for the engine of your choice. That will include the headers and side pipes. Hope this helps.
Mike
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| FFRBob |
09-26-2007 11:50 AM |
I've called Tuff Dawgs a couple of times for support and they've been very helpful. Also, they welded an oil temperature bung in the side of the oil pan for me at my request for an additional $75. I felt that was reasonable considering the cost of an aftermarket pan.
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| CobraEd |
09-26-2007 11:57 AM |
never heard of them before. Do they offer a warrenty
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| JoshBiz |
09-26-2007 01:18 PM |
Yes 12 month 12000 mile not bad. There is no warranty when using a Blower, Turbo, Super Charger or NOS
http://www.bigdawgengines.com/
thats there website |
| BDR561 |
09-26-2007 01:36 PM |
Make sure you invest in forged pistons.... I notice that many of their builds do not include them.
Go for alluminum heads as well, run cooler, more power, less weight.
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| Anthony |
09-26-2007 03:39 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshBiz
Would you rather a 390FE or 351w (stroked to a 427)? The 390FE would be more origanal than a 351w But there is a lot of great after market parts for the 351w. They are both great motors but I am unsure what I would rather have and would like to hear your opion.
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You can stroke a 390 as well, 4.08 bore, 4.250 stroke = 441 cubic inches.
4.08 bore , 3.98 stroke = 414 cubic inches.
You can get reasonably priced parts for either engine, but obviously there is a much greater range of parts for the 351W.
Starting with a factory cast iron block, I would guess the build cost wouold be similar no matter which engine, either using a stock crank or a stroker crank. |
| 1985 CCX |
09-26-2007 07:31 PM |
Fe Fe Fe Fe
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