Thread: Galaxie 500 2V 390

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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.