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Old 12-22-2008, 11:04 AM
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Nice thread!

I want to "budget" it even further. If the 390hp 428FE was plenty in the 60s, it might still be for most users today. Wouldn't a 390cui with Edelbrock heads and decent hydraulic cam easily outperform a 60s spec 428cui?

I would merely upgrade the oiling (sump & pump) and keep the revs to 5500rpm that cast iron pistons would work. Or would they even sustain the occasional visit to the drag strip with a 6000rpm redline?

What would be a good cam to suit the Edelbrock heads?

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