Thread: 390 valve clearance
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03-31-2004 08:04 PM #1
390 valve clearance
Help!!! I am trying to figure out what kind of valve clearance I can get away with using stock style pistons and stock deck height with the old iron heads I have for my 1966 390 Ford motor. I need substantial lift as I will be campaigning this motor in a 65 Falcon bracket racing car. I am looking at cams in the .520 to .540 lift range, but don't know how to figure out if I'm going to be slapping my pistons with valves. I don't really want to order a cam if it won't work-soooo- I am trying to make peak torque between 4500 and 5500 rpm--any help greatly appreciated!
Another question, I was told this engine takes 6 quarts of oil. Is that correct? It's a remanufactured 350 with stock pan.
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