J, you may want to check into Fordpowertrain.com for an application. Stan builds shorty's and try-Y's for some of the strangest and tightest applications. As usual, his website should be down because his web designer is pretty sad. Stan may be your man for your application! Hot Rod Lorenzen

Yes..they fit with room to spare.I beleive the max valve size on a 390 is 2.135(intake/its a cut down 427 valve)and 1.75 (1.73 is a stock 427 exhaust valve size)on the exhaust.Correct me if i'm mistaken anyone...John

They are basically the same carb(edelbrocks performer carb is fashioned after the carter).I would definately recommend a holley over either of those two(WAY easier to tune).Vic edelbrock himself uses holley carbs on both his road racing cars if that doesn't tell you something.JMO...John

ill pick choice 3 holley 750 vac. sec.and get a quick change kit with assorted springs (to open up sec. quicker) you well be very pleased!!!!!

you may be able to use the small diameter starter from the fox chassis ltd wagons. my dad had one with a 3.8L v6 and it had a small starter but they are MUCH more expensive.

If Sanderson sold you these headers to fit your 302, I think Sanderson has the problem, not you!
If this is the case, send them back with a note to send you a set that fits or a refund.

What manifold are you going to use? If you are using an Edelbrock, maybe sticking with an Edelbrock carb would be an idea. Many people seem to prefer them to Holleys now. I have taken my 'race' 850 Holley off my 460CJ powered Mustang in favour of a Thermoquad which turns in at least as much performance but is a sweeter piece. Similar principles to the Edelbrock. Guess it comes down to your own personal preferences in the end. HTH
Cheers, Martin.

I can recommend the Demon - I have a 750 Speed Demon that works well.

For maintenance free daily driving I would use an Edlebrock. I bought one for my last truck took it out of the box bolted it on and didn't touch it for three years. On my current truck there is a two year old holley that has been off the truck 3 different times for rebuild kits and various other BS.

My 25+ years Experience Leans my opinion toward a Holley List 03310 750
Vac Secondary. However the New Eldebrock 800 is an Option abiet, pricey!, Also
if you do get a different Intake Spring for The RPM over the Performer as it is
much more suited to a car such as yours.

n/m

One of your local parts stores should carry a reman distributor for your engine.

Ed

I seem to recall DOVE having one available.
Phill O.

Just purchased one for the Shelby but have not installed it yet. Part number is ARP-154-7902 and its rated at 170,000 psi. The cost is $16.95

Ryan,
Sorry, I haven't caught any previous posts and don't know your build up or intentions but as Dave Shoe always points out, there's two options For headers. 65/66' and earlier heads that have the high exit exhaust port can use Hooker headers and such and they offer big tube primaries for the FE. If you have the low exit exhaust port found one 67' and newer heads then FPP offers the correct headers for all applications. I've found that 1-3/4" primary long tube headers offer the best performance for the street in RPM's up to 6000-6500 RPM for a 390. Sorry if this didn't answer anything, it's the only post of yours I've caught so far.

Good luck
Ken

I am a firm believer in the compression ratio rule of thumb: 9.5:1 cr with iron heads, while 10:1 would call for aluminum heads. There are exceptions to this rule because large radiators and rear-end gears can minimize the load on your engine and cooling system. It seems trucks usually have both, so you are lucky. Some quench designs can also go further. Detonation and burnt exhaust valves seems to be the result of low octane or too much C.R. I do not know what 390 you have. Drive it on regular until it pings then either re-curve your distributor or refuel on 92. It seems the vacuum advance yanks on the breaker plate way too hard for today's crappy fuel. More power depends on how much gas money you want to spend! Hot Rod Lorenzen