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Best 390 Block
Hi Gregg,
I'm Tom Lucas, owner of FE Specialties. I've been around FEs for 27 years and have been in business for 2 years now building and designing FEs for all types of applications.
The best 390 block is not tied to horsepower as much as its tied to the block design and cylinder wall thickness. The early block, as mentioned earlier, are good blocks. They have the reinforsed main webs and sonic out to around 180-205. The only drawback to these blocks are that they only have the 2 bolt motor mount which depending on application can be a problem. The middle to late 60's blocks usually are pretty thin on the cylinder wall thickness, uusually around 150, so they are my last choice. the other good blocks to look for are the 71-74 truck blocks. They have the reinforced main webbing and sonic out to around 210. Most of these block cant be safely bored to standard 428 size, or 4.13. I hope this info helps you in your quest. Any questions, please feel free to call me at 916-339-0427. Thanks, Tom
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Tom Lucas, FE Specialties Sacramento, Calif. 916-339-0427. Our Engines are designed and engineered, not just thrown together. I design engines for every application. From mild street engines for torque to mid type performance engines for Cobras and Mustangs too fullout Race engines for Nascar and NHRA.
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