All those different series engines about the same size and similar vintage is a pain in the differential for new counter monkeys.
If CarMichsel Angelo says a swap is not worth it, you should listen.
Hot Rod did a double 390 FE build with new heads and pulled some good power numbers. But look at how much the $$$ total was on the two versions. The FT parts will not be cheaper. I remember a different article that blew up a 390. I do not how close the FT heads are, but I like the truck idea if you want to use this different engine.
If CarMichsel Angelo says a swap is not worth it, you should listen.
Hot Rod did a double 390 FE build with new heads and pulled some good power numbers. But look at how much the $$$ total was on the two versions. The FT parts will not be cheaper. I remember a different article that blew up a 390. I do not how close the FT heads are, but I like the truck idea if you want to use this different engine.
Ford 390 FE - Car Craft Magazine
Follow along as a Ford 390 FE engine is built from scratch to produce 500hp on a low budget also featured in August 2008 issue of Car Craft Magazine or visit carcraft.com. - Car Craft Magazine
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