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		| RE: Upgrade to 390 and -?- transmission...? | 
	 
		| By Jay - 09/24/2000 11:04:49 PM; IP 216.26.6.67 | 
	 
		Lou - thanks for the input.  The 332 displacement on the FE is known to be a bit anemic on HP.  The wagon that I have currently has a 3.56 rear end, and I have a parts car with a 3.70, so rear end ratios shouldn't be a problem.
  Is it true that the aluminum case 2-speed Fordomatic is the same as the C4?  This could be a good thing...if I could use a tranny with the same case and gain a third drive gear...almost necessary for towing.
  As for the engine - I just don't want to get caught with too little power, and everyone praises the 390 as being the best combo of power and mileage.  
  Another option I have to me would to mix & match blocks and cranks I have on hand to build a 352.  Can anyone give any good/bad feedback on that idea?
  Thanks again!
  Jay  | 
	 
 
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