Thread: Galaxie 500 2V 390

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I understand the Aug 08 Car Craft has 2 390 stroker builds for about $5k each. Jay Brown from FordFE.com did the writeup with Barry R from Survival MS. I haven't seen the mag yet but supposedly a couple of nice builds in the 500hp range I believe. Might be a good read for a few ideas? Also what are you planning to drop this in? And what kinda HP and TQ vs $$$ are you looking for and to spend? Dave is 100% on the budget. These can get kinda pricey the more you want.

Im dropping this motor into a 1990 T-Bird Super Coupe. The cars OEM motor spun bearings and instead of having it machined, im going to go ahead and convert it for the 390. These cars weigh in around the 3800lb mark. Anyone heard of anyone doing something like this? I would like it to be in the 450HP area little less or a little more, while still retaining all the torque. Anyone have any tips on a conversion like this? What needs to be done?

I was reading through some of the archives on articles concerning the 390 and I came across a thread saying that the C6 was never offered with a cast iron housing. Is this true? I bought my 67 motor with the so called C6 on it and I was told this it was a better C6 because the housing was cast iron, not aluminum. I dont know how to tell the difference between the cruise-o-matic and the C6.

Keep in mind thats a very heavy engine combo ,heavy enuff to require different front springs..........and a good engine stand with 4 wheels ,not the 3 wheeled tippers.