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11-25-2016 10:57 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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I definitely plan on lowering it a bit as this...
I definitely plan on lowering it a bit as this setup allows for easy ride height adjustments. 18x10 wheels for the back and 17x9 for the front is what I'm leaning towards. With the power levels...
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11-25-2016 10:08 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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The difference is night and day. The old stuff...
The difference is night and day. The old stuff is awful comparatively. I've driven both and can assure all that this design is FAR better. More control of the tire contact patch as well as beefier...
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11-25-2016 08:10 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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The research has been pretty exhaustive. This...
The research has been pretty exhaustive. This setup is from Street or Track and has been race proven. Baer brakes were chosen as well. Besides, ANYTHING short of pine 2x4's would be an improvement...
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11-25-2016 05:48 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/rwb74mabr4qf6u3/20161123...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rwb74mabr4qf6u3/20161123_225542.jpg?dl=0
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11-22-2016 08:12 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Loading pics from a phone is obviously a...
Loading pics from a phone is obviously a pain....I'll need to transfer to a computer and figure it out from there....gimme a minute...
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11-22-2016 06:10 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Funny how the world works....I've spent the past...
Funny how the world works....I've spent the past two weeks revisiting this build. The bottom end is going together at the shop and I literally, just last night, drilled the lowering holes and...
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04-14-2010 09:59 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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It's been a while so no clue if there's any...
It's been a while so no clue if there's any interest left but I've finally gotten back to this project. Work can get in the way like you just wouldn't believe. In any case, I've picked up a Comp...
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08-04-2009 06:25 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Don't know if any of you guys are still...
Don't know if any of you guys are still interested in this thread but I've always despised it when someone came to me for advice and never let me know how it worked out so here's the next update: ...
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05-18-2009 07:00 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Update: Edelbrock 7105 intake manifold has been...
Update: Edelbrock 7105 intake manifold has been procured as has a MSD distributor, Ford double roller, indexable timing set. I'm also thinking that I'll go with the Survival Motorsports prepped...
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05-11-2009 06:54 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Thanks for the input Barry. Since you've built...
Thanks for the input Barry. Since you've built 'em what do you recommend? I'd like to avoid spending 5k for a set of heads and rockers....but I'd also like to hit the numbers mentioned. Let me...
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05-05-2009 02:01 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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I haven't purchased the cam....yet.....and the...
I haven't purchased the cam....yet.....and the numbers do look good. What the heck, the Crower it is. I did come here asking for advice.....I oughtta take it...
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05-05-2009 05:37 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Thanks for all the input guys but I could use a...
Thanks for all the input guys but I could use a bit of clarification regarding valve springs, camshafts and cylinder heads. I suppose I'm going to suck it up and get the Edelbrock heads but I'm...
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04-22-2009 06:01 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Does anybody have suggestion on bearings? I need...
Does anybody have suggestion on bearings? I need to get a set of cam bearings on the way and will need the rest of 'em soon.
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04-20-2009 06:05 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Update: Scat H beam rods have just arrived and...
Update: Scat H beam rods have just arrived and the block and crankshaft will (should) be heading to the machine shop this week. Speed Pro forged pistons will be ordered as soon as my machinist...
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04-12-2009 01:32 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Comp Cams was the company I was looking at to...
Comp Cams was the company I was looking at to begin with so no complaints from me there. I'd also considered Lunati but...
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04-08-2009 09:59 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Scat rods are on order and should be in soon. ...
Scat rods are on order and should be in soon.
Tech,
I just wanted to ensure that I'm on the same page here, the pistons that you mentioned are Speed-Pro's with a 4.070 bore (at least that's how I... -
04-07-2009 07:15 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Great stuff and no, I didn't know all of that. I...
Great stuff and no, I didn't know all of that. I will be putting that knowledge to good use though. Expect some updates and further questions as this build progresses.
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04-06-2009 05:46 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Hmm, looks like I need to check with my machine...
Hmm, looks like I need to check with my machine shop for actual cost on the rod work to be done. He's very reasonable as well as being capable so the cost may not be exceptionally high. My concern...
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04-05-2009 08:50 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Thanks for the quick, detailed responses gents, I...
Thanks for the quick, detailed responses gents, I really appreciate the insight! Hopefully someone else will have some information on rod choice. I'll be looking into the cam acquisition as well as...
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04-05-2009 09:57 AM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I've previously...
Thanks for the warm welcome! I've previously been to Barry's site and he's definitely got the complete toybox!! Just wish I had enough cash laying around to hit "Order Now" about fifteen times....I...
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04-04-2009 09:19 PM
Thread: 500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
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500 hp/550 lb-ft from a 390?
Hey guys great forum! This is my first post but I've perused all of the threads here so hopefully my questions won't be redundant....
Let me start off with the target numbers that I'd like to...
Good for you, finding it a good home with someone who will appreciate it and carry on your enjoyment!!
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