New guy from Va.

[Jim Rockford]

well I know where there is a complete 390 68 galaxie fastback rotting in this guys yard he wants 350 for the whole car. But i am convince this small block will make a much better handling car.

[phonedude_mln]

well I know where there is a complete 390 68 galaxie fastback rotting in this guys yard he wants 350 for the whole car. But i am convince this small block will make a much better handling car.

from:

http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod/engine.html

351W = 525lb
ford fe = 625 lb
429/460 = 720 lb

not sure how they're computed (fully dressed?), but presumably the #'s are
consistent if not accurate (i.e., 100lb diff between each entry).

here is another page w/ slightly diff values, but still close:

http://www.241computers.com/ford/Con...s20-30-38.html

according to that URL an FE weighs only 75lbs more than a SBC. Most people don't know that.

The knock on 390s has always been they can't breath. Inexpensive Edelbrock heads now
insures everyone can have CJ performance. If you want to get into strokers, FEs will take
a 4.25" crank w/o machine work.

here is a page w/ a 427W vs. 428Fe test:

http://www.mustangandfords.com/techa...s_428_fe_test/

on the street, its hard to go wrong w/ easy big block torque.

end of FE advertisement. ;-)

congrats on a fine torino.