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c'mon guys this is an "FE" forum, details anyone?
By richard - 07/15/2004 3:54:24 AM; IP 203.12.164.23
Gerry makes some good points, and most I'm familiar with. Heavy/average stock manifold, poor exhaust flow, OK heads, OK cam for stock.

I'm hoping to get some specific recommendations on what pistons to use, whose cams are better value, if SCAT rods (or others) are worth the cost over stock stlye, etc. I have a bare block and need everything to fill it out.

Is it that there just aren't many options on the crank/rods/lifters/pistons/rings, as most the info I get is about the top end. e.g. RPM Performer manifold, new heads and cam, MSD ignition bits, and a bigger carb. Or is it that the bottom end is not really that important, so buy whatever and throw the cash up top? I don't know, learn me sumptin'! ;-) (please)

Someone out there rebuilds these things, I'm just looking for info on what others have done and some help for a novice at engine builds so I don't spec a poor build.

I know what the parts are and what they do. But wading through all the manufacturere's websites doesn't really tell me if brand X is really what I need.

Not many FE's here in Brisbane so hoping the forum can give me the benefit of other experiences in far-away lands (where FE's are much more common!)
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=22114&Reply=22114><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor22114" onclick="return false;">390GT rebuild - ignore if you read it on VMF</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>07/14/2004</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=22114', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor22114') }); </script>  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 <b>c'mon guys this is an "FE" forum, details anyone?</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>07/15/2004</i></font>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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