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06-22-2016, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Eastern NC,
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FE builder / Pro in NC?
hello, im doing some initial planning for an upcoming build. I want a 428, but the budget will not allow for that. therefore, i am looking for a good reputable builder in NC to source and build a stroked 390.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance
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06-23-2016, 08:47 AM
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Location: Louisville,
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I don't know of any in that area. Blair Patrick would probably be the closest one to you. He's in southeastern TN. Oh, Jon Kaase is a little north of Atlanta.
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06-23-2016, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Holman moody.
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06-23-2016, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SHERRILLS FORD,
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Brent Lykins is in Kentucky, but he's worth the drive. He won't disappoint you.
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06-23-2016, 10:28 AM
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Location: Columbus,
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I would second what others have said and add that my FE was built by Danbury Racing Engines in CT, about a 45 minutes from ERA. ERA recommended them.
Phil
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06-23-2016, 10:56 AM
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Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #812 427/482 FE
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Brent Lykins is in Kentucky, but he's worth the drive. He won't disappoint you.
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X2 on Brent Lykins. Get a quote from him - he will make you happy.
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06-23-2016, 11:17 AM
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Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Any of the above are good choices. Brent is very active here and received a lot of praise.
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06-23-2016, 12:14 PM
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Use Blykins. He is not far and he ships anywhere.
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Last edited by fordracing65; 06-23-2016 at 03:02 PM..
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06-23-2016, 12:21 PM
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And if you ask nicely, he may start a thread on your build here for us all to see. I would be interested in what he can do with a 390!  
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06-23-2016, 01:46 PM
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And if you ask nicely, he may start a thread on your build here for us all to see. I would be interested in what he can do with a 390! |
Here's one example from Brent's site ( http://www.lykinsmotorsports.com/dyno.html): 445 ci FE, 525 hp @ 5500, 588 lb-ft @ 4200. 4.080 x 4.250, Scat 9000 series crankshaft, Scat I-beam rods, Racetec pistons, 10:1. Comp Cams custom hydraulic roller cam, 235/241 @ .050", 110 LSA, .610" lift. Survival Motorsports as cast cylinder heads, Performer RPM intake, Quick Fuel HR-750 carb. Stuska dyno.
390 is 4.050" bore, so above example is 0.030" over. This looks like a good, streetable engine to run on pump gas.
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06-23-2016, 01:54 PM
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Yup. That's quite a stump puller!
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06-23-2016, 05:15 PM
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Wilt, Congrats on joining the ERA club. I wish you all the very best with your build.
On a side note: If you are chasing a 428 build at a reasonable price, you may want to start frequenting FordFe.com
You have a fair bit of lead time before before you need the engine. You may find some good, well priced parts fishing over there.
Most of those guys are FE junkies and well meaning blokes, and will help steer you on your engine build.
Enjoy
PS: Fwiw, Blykins built me my engine (and supplied the drive train) from the other side of the world. For me distance (and money) wasn't as important as who I could trust.
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06-23-2016, 06:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
Wilt, Congrats on joining the ERA club. I wish you all the very best with your build.
On a side note: If you are chasing a 428 build at a reasonable price, you may want to start frequenting FordFe.com
You have a fair bit of lead time before before you need the engine. You may find some good, well priced parts fishing over there.
Most of those guys are FE junkies and well meaning blokes, and will help steer you on your engine build.
Enjoy
PS: Fwiw, Blykins built me my engine (and supplied the drive train) from the other side of the world. For me distance (and money) wasn't as important as who I could trust.
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Sounds great, thanks to all!
427 would be the dream
428 super happy
390 stroked happy
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06-23-2016, 06:50 PM
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Sounds great, thanks to all!
427 would be the dream
428 super happy
390 stroked happy
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That's pretty much it! But any of those engines can give you plenty, trust me.
I've had a 390 before that would burn down the house! 
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06-24-2016, 05:08 PM
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From time to time, you could probably find a pretty decent deal on the FE Forum. It's just one example, but here's a complete center-oiler 64 427 for $9,800:
FordFE.com Classifieds: 1964 427 R code engine |
06-24-2016, 05:10 PM
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06-24-2016, 05:22 PM
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Thanks, the problem is i don't have the 5Ws
who?
what?
where?
when?
why?
A $7k "as is" gamble is a tough proposition. Im probably going crate, unless its someone i know or someone thats been thoroughly vetted.
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06-24-2016, 05:44 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Thanks, the problem is i don't have the 5Ws
who?
what?
where?
when?
why?
A $7k "as is" gamble is a tough proposition. Im probably going crate, unless its someone i know or someone thats been thoroughly vetted.
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I had the some of the same reservations - not having any real experience with FEs. It's not uncommon for FEs to be mis-represented. The 427 engines (especially side oilers) are reasonably easy to distinguish due to the core plugs and side oiler main in the casting. But 390s are often represented as 428 and short of a partial tear down, it's not always easy to tell what it is. Also FEs have a few idiosyncrasies in their design and assembly and you never know if the last guy that built it knew what he was doing. For that reason I decided to pay up to have someone experienced in FEs built my motor. |
06-28-2016, 10:47 AM
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Seriously considering a Bear Block, as the foundation, still doing some due diligence in research.
Secondary, a Pond block.
Tertiary, find a Shelby block that falls off a delivery truck?
The only thing im undecided on is Fe or Al....leaning heavily toward Al
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06-28-2016, 11:12 AM
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You might check with Mike Lefevers to see if he has any Shelby blocks. He worked for Shelby Engine Co before he went on his own. Don't know anything about his current operation but have talked to him a couple of times about my CSX engine that he assembled. Check their site and history. Worth a try anyways...
Welcome to Mitech Racing Engines
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