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390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF
By richard - 07/14/2004 7:22:17 AM; IP 203.12.164.23
Looking at rebuilding my S code's dead engine (really dead, PO literally blew it to pieces).

I have a bare 390 block and the original C8AE-H (look to be OK and rebuildable) heads I got with the car. 2 choices, as I want a "streetable" engine that will be reliable and tolerate sitting for a while as it will be a weekender and I don't want to go insane in the quest for "ultimate power";

1 - rebuild it to stock specs - 325hp/420ft-lb are Ok by me. My stock 390 in the 'vert has been very reliable and does have a bit of get-up-and-go.

2- spend "some" more and upgrade a few bits - better cam, valves/porting the original heads (or new alloys), lighter manifold, bigger carb, etc. But not adding say, more than a grand to the total (been estimated 5-7k here for the stock rebuild).

Anyone out there have any specific recommendations on which route they chose if faced with a similar decision, or specific parts to use/avoid? Never spec'd and engine before and in web searches on the subject the options are many and confusing.....
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Collapse <b>390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>07/14/2004</i></font>390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF -- richard, 07/14/2004
 RE: 390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF -- Gerry Proctor, 07/14/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22119&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22119" onclick="return false;">c'mon guys this is an "FE" forum, details anyone?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>07/15/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22119', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22119') }); </script>  c'mon guys this is an "FE" forum, details anyone? -- richard, 07/15/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22120&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22120" onclick="return false;">RE: You want more specifics?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Gerry Proctor, <i>07/15/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22120', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22120') }); </script>  RE: You want more specifics? -- Gerry Proctor, 07/15/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22123&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22123" onclick="return false;">RE: You want more specifics?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>gene simmons, <i>07/15/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22123', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22123') }); </script>  RE: You want more specifics? -- gene simmons, 07/15/2004
 RE: You want more specifics? -- hpvnmn01, 02/22/2005
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22134&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22134" onclick="return false;">RE: You want more specifics?</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>FE (Ford/Edsel) Fan, <i>07/16/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22134', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22134') }); </script>  RE: You want more specifics? -- FE (Ford/Edsel) Fan, 07/16/2004
 RE: You want more specifics? -- Mr F, 07/22/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22126&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22126" onclick="return false;">RE: 390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>giacamo, <i>07/15/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22126', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22126') }); </script>  RE: 390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF -- giacamo, 07/15/2004
 RE: 390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF -- Dano, 07/16/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22135&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22135" onclick="return false;">Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! n/m</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>07/16/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22135', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22135') }); </script>  Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! n/m -- richard, 07/16/2004
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22168&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22168" onclick="return false;">RE: Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! n/m</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mark, <i>07/21/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22168', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22168') }); </script>  RE: Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! n/m -- Mark, 07/21/2004
 South side, Annerley. Work in Milton. -- richard, 07/21/2004
 RE: 390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF -- Big Dave, 02/28/2005
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