How many FE owners/lovers still around?

[dmontzsta]

just checking.

[GofastRacer]

I'm here!..:D

[Beautiful Noise]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
I'm here!..:D
You would be:D :D

[Floored]

dont presently have one but will in near future for 67 fairlane GTA convertible. have done a few 427 crossbolts and love FE motors.

[058]

Count me in. One FE powered flat and 4 FE powered cars :D

[roostwear]

Not in a boat....

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by roostwear
Not in a boat....
Why not??:D

[Kindsvater Flat]

We have this...
http://www.saber.net/~atthefarm/folder/pics/galaxie1.jpg
In this!
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/mike/galaxie.JPG

[GofastRacer]

This was my baby back in the day, 66 Fairlane GT390 and I sure miss it to this day!..
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1266_Fairlane.jpg

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by Kindsvater Flat
We have this...
http://www.saber.net/~atthefarm/folder/pics/galaxie1.jpg
In this!
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/mike/galaxie.JPG
Mike, that is way cool!.:cool: :cool: I also had one of those, it was a Galaxie 500XL convertible with a 390 and full power, every option that was available, all black with red interior that was one comfortable ride!...Another one I wish I still had!....:cool:

[dmontzsta]

Glad to see you guys are alive.
Art: I thought you were a Chevy guy? :confused:
KV: I still have those pics saved, you sent me more than those two I think...VERY nice ride.
Bob: You ARE the reason for me loving the FE so much.
Built FE coming to a flatty near you.
In the off season I am seriously considering building a 449ci FE 10:1 compression with a 100 shot of NOS.
...with the help of Bob's knowledge of course.
FE POWER!

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
This was my baby back in the day, 66 Fairlane GT390 and I sure miss it to this day!..
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1266_Fairlane.jpg
I wish I had that car right now, it would be sweet to rip the ricers a new one. :)

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by dmontzsta
Glad to see you guys are alive.
Art: I thought you were a Chevy guy? :confused:
FE POWER!
Only because that was the most economically way to go after Ford quit making the FE. I could build 2 Chevys with the same power for 1 FE...When I worked for a Ford agency I could get a 427 TunnelPort for $800 in the crate...When Ford decided to get out of racing and was cleaning out their shit, I could have gotten Cammers for $300 a piece in the crate!...Naturally at that time I didn't have a pot to piss in!..:mad:

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by dmontzsta
Glad to see you guys are alive.
In the off season I am seriously considering building a 449ci FE 10:1 compression with a 100 shot of NOS.
...with the help of Bob's knowledge of course.
FE POWER!
What bore and stroke combo are you figuring to get 449 CI??...:rolleyes:

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
Only because that was the most economically way to go after Ford quit making the FE. I could build 2 Chevys with the same power for 1 FE...When I worked for a Ford agency I could get a 427 TunnelPort for $800 in the crate...When Ford decided to get out of racing and was cleaning out their shit, I could have gotten Cammers for $300 a piece in the crate!...Naturally at that time I didn't have a pot to piss in!..:mad:
That sucks, cammers are like 15-20k now. :D ...dont mean to rub it in or anything! :D
You are right about the Chevy 2 compared to one FE, the crap is available but not as cheap as the Chevy stuff that is over saturated.

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
What bore and stroke combo are you figuring to get 449 CI??...:rolleyes:
Well, from my research I have been reading that a SCAT 4.25" crank with 4340 SCAT I Beam Rods motor bored .60 over = 449ci. is that misleading info? also, .80 over makes 456ci.
Bob has me thinking about just throwing a 428 crank in and making a 416, it would be a bit less.

[rrrr]

FE powah, babee!!! :D :D
I just saw a sweet little '66 F-100 for sale this morning. I'm gonna go talk to the guy tonight. I think that truck with a 390 would tow the Howard just fine.....

[058]

Originally posted by rrrr
FE powah, babee!!! :D :D
I just saw a sweet little '66 F-100 for sale this morning. I'm gonna go talk to the guy tonight. I think that truck with a 390 would tow the Howard just fine..... That would be a way cool period correct piece.:wink:

[blown428fe]

FE up here, boat and truck.

[Craig]

Yeah :D Shelby all aluminum 427, now 480 cubes in a Continuation Series Shelby Cobra :)
http://www.justanothertoy.com/photogallery/Cobra/fuelinj1a.jpg

[roostwear]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
Why not??:D
Grenading an FE costs too much now days. FEs in the cars, 385s in the boats.

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by roostwear
Grenading an FE costs too much now days. FEs in the cars, 385s in the boats.
Build them right and maintain them and you don't grenade them!.. :D They are getting to be something that you want to preserve though!..:cool:

[dmontzsta]

This sounds good to me...
Ford 390 Block
4.25" SCAT Crankshaft .30 over bore = 445ci
Main Girdle
arp studs
eagle rods w/ arp pins
JE 10:1 pistons
nice big cam
edelbrock rpm heads (reworked)
edelbrock rpm manifold
single holley up top :D
(hidden) NOS Super Powershot kit 125hp
:D
...coming soon?
Someone: "What do you have in that old flatty?"
Me: "Just a mild 390, single carb...nothing special"
:cool:

[Turboflat]

390, 9.5:1 with 10psi

[blown428fe]

Turboflat- That thing looks sick,mint.

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by Turboflat
390, 9.5:1 with 10psi
Holy crap, where did you get that turbo kit? that is something that would change my mind about a N/A "stealth" look. haha, that is nice!

[cstraub]

With the new FE heads coming from BT late this year or early next spring, their will be things to cheer about in FE land.
Chris

[lucky]

SOME ONE SAVATAUGED MY FRIENDS COBRA THREW LATHE SHAVING DOWN THE CARB , HE NOW HAS A SCORED BLOCK THAT HE HAS TO SLEEVE - :( HE HAS AN IDEA WHOM DID IT - - CAN'T PROVE IT -- LETS JUST SAY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WONDERFUL ...

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by cstraub69
With the new FE heads coming from BT late this year or early next spring, their will be things to cheer about in FE land.
Chris
I may have to wait for these, I was thinking of Edelbrocks, but have heard the stories behind those from many people. I did not know a company was going to make heads, I have heard people tell me about rumors and how nothing ever happened. I dont know why a company would bother mass producing parts for the FE when they are becoming rare and are not made anymore... :confused:

[blown428fe]

Who is BT?

[058]

Originally posted by blown428fe
Who is BT? Blue Thunder

[blown428fe]

dmontzsta- What kind of things did you here about the performer rpm heads?

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by blown428fe
dmontzsta- What kind of things did you here about the performer rpm heads?
Bad things, I am sure Bob (058) knows what I am talking about. I heard the valves suck as well. I really wanted them too, but if Blue Thunder is for sure, I will hold out.

[Sleek-Jet]

Originally posted by lucky
SOME ONE SAVATAUGED MY FRIENDS COBRA THREW LATHE SHAVING DOWN THE CARB , HE NOW HAS A SCORED BLOCK THAT HE HAS TO SLEEVE - :( HE HAS AN IDEA WHOM DID IT - - CAN'T PROVE IT -- LETS JUST SAY FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WONDERFUL ...
Yeah, I might now some one. :D
I've got a .030 over 390 block in the garage. #5 had valve train issues and took some metel down the cylinder (the end of the spark plug as far as I can tell), should clean up nice. All other bores are in good shape, no lip at the the top of bores.
I'd like to sell the entire engine, but I'm willing to part it out. PM me if interested.
It's in Arizona as well, something to keep in mind.

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by cstraub69
With the new FE heads coming from BT late this year or early next spring, their will be things to cheer about in FE land.
Chris
I heard that these were going to be some badass heads, I'm anxious to see the exhaust ports in those since that was a big drawback in FE heads like the Tunnel Port heads, sewer pipe intakes with puny exhaust ports!..:rolleyes:

[058]

Art, those puny ports don't flow too bad even in stock form. Don't let the looks fool you.:D

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by 058
Art, those puny ports don't flow too bad even in stock form. Don't let the looks fool you.:D
Oh I know they do for what they are but they could use some improvements!.:D

[1979tarva]

me in the boat i also like the 335 engine group have a 400m on my 78 bronco

[058]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
Oh I know they do for what they are but they could use some improvements!.:D Oh Hell...we all could use some improvements.....LOL:D

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by 058
Oh Hell...we all could use some improvements.....LOL:D
Yeah no shit huh!..:D :D :D

[cstraub]

These heads are for real. Exhaust will flow 75% of intake as cast. No water leaks. Nice stuff as Art always does.
Chris

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by cstraub69
These heads are for real. Exhaust will flow 75% of intake as cast. No water leaks. Nice stuff as Art always does.
Chris
Thanks Chris!.;) Those ought to be some badass heads, I can just imagine what they will cost though!.:eek!:

[dmontzsta]

Show me the heads. :D

[Craig]

Friend with the Cobra runs the Edelbrock heads. Had them for a couple of years now. Races the car at nostagia events and stuff, never had any problem. Motor dyno'd a like 670 hp or something like that.
http://www.justanothertoy.com/photogallery/Cobra/IMG_0356a.jpg

[lucky]

Originally posted by Sleek-Jet
Yeah, I might now some one. :D
I've got a .030 over 390 block in the garage. #5 had valve train issues and took some metel down the cylinder (the end of the spark plug as far as I can tell), should clean up nice. All other bores are in good shape, no lip at the the top of bores.
I'd like to sell the entire engine, but I'm willing to part it out. PM me if interested.
It's in Arizona as well, something to keep in mind. i'll pass it on - he was runing a 427- ci - that was took out ( ironic ) to a 454 fe ford lmao -- but i will tell him what you have -- i do know he has a couple of extra sets of heads - both med rise series . both fresh !

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by lucky
i'll pass it on - he was runing a 427- ci - that was took out ( ironic ) to a 454 fe ford lmao -- but i will tell him what you have -- i do know he has a couple of extra sets of heads - both med rise series . both fresh !
What crankshaft did he use?

[dmontzsta]

TurboFlat just posted this pic...
VERY NICE!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=803291

[lucky]

Originally posted by dmontzsta
What crankshaft did he use?
couldn't tell ya as i'm ford dumb ... well just not ford :) lmao

[Sleek-Jet]

Man, that's a freakin huge pic, anyway could you make it dial-up friendly??
A question for you turbo guys, why worry about making the header tubes equal lenght?? Doesn't force induction negate the benefits of the header scavaging??
Those tubes do look bad ass though. :D

[dmontzsta]

I dont know why it came out so big, I just linked it to the original image, which is small. When I get home I will save the image to my computer, resize it and put it on my server for safe keeping. :)
I want turbos now... :)

[roostwear]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
Build them right and maintain them and you don't grenade them!.. :D They are getting to be something that you want to preserve though!..:cool:
The 68 on the left is built FE. The right sports 385 power. Soon to have the original Unser built blown Boss 429 back in it.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/896t11.jpg

[GofastRacer]

Totally awesome!.:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[dmontzsta]

I am feelin the FE fever.

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by dmontzsta
I am feelin the FE fever.
Here ya go, it's only money!..:D
FE Stuff! (http://www.racingjunk.com/vc/271075/classifiedad.html)

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
Here ya go, it's only money!..:D
FE Stuff! (http://www.racingjunk.com/vc/271075/classifiedad.html)
If I could only convince my woman that its only money. :) I have to do things gradually and make up great excuses for why I am doing it. But, when it comes time to building this motor I am just going to say F IT and do it. I think I will grenade my current one with nitrous so I have to rebuilt one. :eek:

[GofastRacer]

Originally posted by dmontzsta
If I could only convince my woman that its only money. :) I have to do things gradually and make up great excuses for why I am doing it. But, when it comes time to building this motor I am just going to say F IT and do it. I think I will grenade my current one with nitrous so I have to rebuilt one. :eek:
There ya go!...:D :D

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by GofastRacer
There ya go!...:D :D
*POOF* "Damn it, the motor is toast, I need to build a new one cause this one is no good, we need to get back on the water ASAP". ;)

[Hallett19]

I just love Fords !!

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by Hallett19
I just love Fords !!
No comment.

[Hallett19]

F YOU, YOU CAT LOVING FREAK !!!! :D

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by Hallett19
F YOU, YOU CAT LOVING FREAK !!!! :D
yeah...what he said...Fords rule!

[blown428fe]

Dont pop a good motor. You need to sit her down and tell her like it is. (I NEED THIS, THAT AND SOME OF THESE) If she looks at you like this:eek: then you look at her like this:mad: go out and drink some beers and by the time you come home looking like this:D everything will be mint.

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by blown428fe
Dont pop a good motor. You need to sit her down and tell her like it is. (I NEED THIS, THAT AND SOME OF THESE) If she looks at you like this:eek: then you look at her like this:mad: go out and drink some beers and by the time you come home looking like this:D everything will be mint.
That makes me :confused: haha.
Actually, I stretch the truth a bit, she is very flexible and has let me do alot of mods to my cars and such...she just doesnt like to see me go for broke, which is good cause I would probably be on the side of the highway with a sign "Will Work For Engine Parts" or something similar. :cool:

[blown428fe]

Yeah, I hear you there. I lucked out with my wife, she got a liitle bit of gearhead in her ( posi with my powerstroke) so she kinda understands but our three sons always come first. My last motor cost me a bathroom remodel , that aint right.

[dmontzsta]

Originally posted by blown428fe
Yeah, I hear you there. I lucked out with my wife, she got a liitle bit of gearhead in her ( posi with my powerstroke) so she kinda understands but our three sons always come first. My last motor cost me a bathroom remodel , that aint right.
who needs a fancy bathroom anyways? :D

[roostwear]

Almost forgot... it's all about the FEs!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/896gt2.jpg

[blown428fe]

Roostwear- What size carb is that?

[roostwear]

It's a Proform modified 4160 that flows around 835 now. I use the Proform bodies on 2 engines (this one, and the 4150 on the Advantage's 460) and am sold on them. I had to stop building this engine... even with the 9" mods and ladder bars, it is severely traction challenged from a dead stop.

[dmontzsta]

That is a nice looking carb. I hope to step up to the proform mainbody soon.