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http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/man_ford_332.html

Mr F

summits got em for 489.39 http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=search.asp%3FType%3Dbykeyword%26Part%3Dedelbrock%20intake%20%26Search.x%3D1%26SearchType%3DBoth

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How many could they possibly sell with a rev band from 4500 to 8500? It seems to me this is a race only deal......or are the torque and HP curves still useable for the street?

its black insideon the f.e. dont know about the small block

n/m

I was just about to suggest the spun balancer, but you tested it against another. I did notice on mine that if the keyway was loose it could make a slight difference, maybe yours is a little banged up.

n/m

If you like, it works for you, and you don't intend to do any serious pounding with it, keep the 352. They're a good engine for trucks, regardless of what people might tell you (the bigger is better theory :) ) Ultimately the choice is yours, this is JMO as I've got a 390 in my `69 F100. That's what's in there, so that's what I use.

As far as I know, you're probably correct on the lower compression for trucks. Everything I've learned from reading sources, and otherwise, shows the trucks with about .5 - 1.0 difference in standard engines. This is a guesstimate as I don't have any info handy.

High riser heads are very tall, with very wide valves, and putting them next to a standard head, you can't miss the difference. Best way to look for them, is by casting #'s. BTW: you wont be able to use them without the highrise intake. The intake/head mating surface is a different angle then with the standard low/medium riser. Again, don't have the specs handy, but I know you can't do it.

Built right, you can get decent low/mid range power and torque out of your 352, and you'll get a little better mpg compared to a 390. Alot of that depends on the tranny and geering, too. Can't help you with that aspect, as I'm just learning that stuff.

One thing I've been told, By more than a few people, is with tall gears (like my 3.25's) and a C6, a wide ratio setup in the tranny is the way to go, if you have a good low-end built into the engine. It makes it better/stronger off the start, without the hesitation. Kind of like a shift kit will do, but more durable, responsive, and less prone to causing problems in the valve body.

Hope this helps!




As far as I know,

Neat car!

I've never seen a vin like this,
VIN : 3d52zp166433
Maybe it's because it's a police car.

But, according to the literature, both Z and P are 390 4V, P being the Police version.

All my literature shows the 406's being B and G coded.

Anyone have anything different?

Quoted from the add:

"The only thing wrong is that it does need a rearend pumpkin gasket"

If Kevin is correct that trac-loc wasn't out till `68, someone screwed up putting it in there.

2nd, either the 390 4V was replaced, or built into a 406 Tri.

As for telling ebay, just how many people do you think lie about the stuff they sell, or are just ignorant of what they have?

Besides, anyone that would want to buy it would either

a) be knowledgable enough to know it's not what it appears, or,

b) gullible enough not to check the facts, and buy it because it "sounds cool" or "looks cool".

I've noticed no-one has bid on it yet.

62 and earlier fe engines have a different camshaft thrust setup.

I'm looking for an O.D. automatic solution for an FE
also. I know that Lentech Automatics makes a bellhousing for use with their AODE transmissions......
Not sure if it's available as a seperate part, don't think so. It's $600 as an option on their stuff. They'll sell you
the whole trans with the housing for $3000 delivered.
Let me know if you come up with a different/better angle on this (ie, bellhousing adaptors etc,....).
Have you seen the T-85 that someone mentioned on one of the replies? I wasn't aware that FE's (pick -ups) had an overdrive option in the 60's......good luck!

as i recall the idle speed for that engine from the factory is closer to 850 rpm. set it there but dont expect that engine to idle smoothly as it was designed more for racing than steet use. the combiation of the huge ports and large cam do not make for a good idle.