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RE:prudent swap
By Mike McQuesten - 02/08/2002 3:33:47 PM; IP 206.193.0.120
If you have a 428 assembly like you've listed available to you then I would say yes it's a prudent swap. That's to convert you 390 to a 428 again if you sonic test the D4TE block. You've got the list down well of what you'll need to do. Of course, I'd recommend you have the entire reciprocating assembly balanced.

I appreciate your attitude and desire to have a powerful but streetable/driveable FE in you '69 Cougar. It will be a fun car that will provide a lot of pride.

As for James' idea of why not just do a 460......no flame from me to you James. No question the big Lima 385 series can make a lot of power. Just a personal preference. And I know it's a cliche but if we have to explain why we prefer an FE.......you just won't get it.

I personally get as big a kick out of dusting a Ford 385 series as I do the other off beat brands.
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RE:prudent swap -- Mike McQuesten, 02/08/2002
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 RE: C7AE heads, etc. -- Paul G., 02/08/2002
 RE: FE project -- James, 02/08/2002
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