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Old 01-25-2007, 04:14 PM
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Hi guys, Wanted to get some opinions. I have a 1969 Torino Talladega. One of 754. The engine short block is gone. In it's place is a 1969 390 shortblock, I assume a Ford replacement block as work was done at a Ford dealer. The original 428 CJ heads on on it. Has a mustang intake and Motorcraft carb. Which is wrong of course. Since the car will never have the partial vin (on the block), I am wondering about what to do. Edelbrock has a package for the 390 that looks pretty good on paper. Horsepower numbers in the 428 CJ range. Should I rework it. Beat the weeds for a 428CJ shortblock? Or, drop a crate motor in it like a 514/460/429 385 series motor? Open to suggestions. Thanks in advance, Dave
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