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RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff.
By Martin Micheelsen - 09/12/2003 3:24:31 AM; IP 66.135.226.87
Hi Nick,

The very first improvement I would do would be to upgrade to an electronic ignition. Petronix has a unit for about $60 that can replace the points and condensor. They also have a blaster coil to improve the spark. If the distrubutor is well worn a new electronic Duraspark distributor for a late FE truck is a relative cheap option. MSD also makes a new billet distributor for the FE. If you get that make sure you get the newer model with vacum advance.

If you don't mind taking things a bit a part an Edelbrock Performer RPM indtake will help the breathing and shave some weight off. A new carburator from Edelbrock, Demon or Holley will also help. Even though ambition says 750CFM a 600 - 650 CFM carb is likely plenty and will offer better fuel economy and throttle response.

If you have more money left over - Install FPA headers and a low resistance exhaust system.

All these parts can be put right back in service when you later have rebuilt the engine.

Enjoy !
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 RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff. -- giacamo, 09/11/2003
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 Parts interchangeability -- Nick, 09/12/2003
 Rebuilding -- Nick, 09/12/2003
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 RE: parts swap -- c newman, 01/09/2005
 RE: Parts interchangeability -- giacamo, 09/12/2003
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 RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff. -- walt, 04/29/2005
 RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff. -- walt, 04/29/2005
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 Pistons -- Nick, 09/12/2003
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 RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff. -- giacamo, 09/14/2003
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 RE: New FE owner. Basic stuff. -- Allen, 09/16/2003
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