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10-04-2003 09:26 AM #1
Buiding my 390 up!
Hello all!, Its nice to be here. I just recently bagged a 65 Galaxie 500 for 850 bucks. It's got the 390 inside, and a 3-speed transmission.
Edelbrock 600 carb, QuickSilver Shifter, Performer Plus cam, accel superstock ignition, and some other small goodies.
I just pulled the engine last night to rebuild and inspect some tapping, and blow-by.
Anyone know which transmission I have? D4AP-70006-AA
Or what the specs are on my torque converter? F22 FOMOCO
I need to know those specs, so I have an idea where to start.
My main goal is to build a superfast galaxie. This is not my daily driver car.
It has the stock 3.0 gears. I'm preety sure it's limited slip, because I lifted the pass. tire off the ground and it wouldnt turn.
Anyone know how much my car weighs?
Alright, I'm going to need a cam. What should I go with? If I need to upgrade my torque converter to go with a good one, I'll do so.
Are 3.0 gears good to keep? Should I go with a Higher gear ratio/Lower converter, or stock gears with higher converter?
As you tell, I really need an engine buildup plan
I'll get the head and intake casting #s tonight so we'll know what they are.
Thanks all, please Reply!
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