Thread: UPDATE on Galaxie and Engine!

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Sorry guys for abandoning the board.... I found Ford.FE.com To be quite informational!!!!

Well, I think you all deserve an update on the motor. The Block indeed is a 390 with a FMX.

Since my last posting, about 4,500 Went into the motor....not the estimated $1200 I thought.

Here's my Current Specs:
390 @ 396 (.030) Engine Specifications:

Pistons/Crank:
TRW Flat-top forged Speed Pro pistons @ 9.6:1 @ 72CC
Speed-Pro Chrome/Moly Rings
Stock crank .010 under
Federal Mogul Cam/Main/Rod/Freezeplug Bearings/Caps
Fel-Pro gaskets
ARP Rod Bolts

Heads:
2.02 In/1.55 Exhaust
C6AE-R (66 Galaxie/Fairlane Engine – Code R)
71-73 Advertised CC Acual CC @ 76 = 9.1:1 – 9.3:1 Compression
Hardened Seats

Intake:
Edelbrock Performer RPM

Carberation/Fuel:
Edelbrock 600 CFM Electric Choke

Camshaft/Valvetrain:
Crower 264/264 Baja Torquer cam 16914
.475/.475 lift

Transmission:
Rebuilt FMX
B&M Street performance shift kit
F22 Modified 2500 RPM Stall
B&M Quick Silver shifter

Driveline:
3.00 Rear end gear ratio
9’’ Open rear end

Oil Pump/Pan:
Milodan HV
Milodan 8 QT Pan
HV Water Pump

Exhaust:
2 X Terminator mufflers
H or X Pipe
Crites 2’’ Headers
2.5 Inch piping

Ignition:
Accel Superstock Coil/Cap
Taylor 8MM Spiro-Pro Wires
Distributor Modified to Pertronix. New Springs, Points, Recurved.

I feel this should be my stopping point for now until I get brakes re-worked. I also need to throw in 4.11 Gears in the rear. This car is dying for a paint job, new tires, and rims.

I figure I'll take her to the Drags this summer after some Streetslicks and gears.......hoping on mid -14's.

I've also redone the interior. Added 60's mustang bucket seats, new carpet, headliner, ETC

I posted a picture, it should show up.

Again, Sorry for my long absence. I re-read some of my earlier postings when I was ''un-experienced'' (still alittle am), and I just laugh at some of the $hit I wrote. My Friend in Texas Weighed his 65 LTD (aluminum Rims, intake) and it came out to 3740LBS. I fiqure mine is in the 3600 LBS.....not so heavy after all is it boys?

How would this setup hold up guys? Am I on the right track?