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05-17-2006, 08:08 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR in the near future/ Vintage NOS 66' X block 427 S.O., Top Loader, 8.8 IRS rear
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FE definition
Hey Guys, I'm new on the block to the forums. Doing my research and been watching the forums for a wk. now. Guess it's time to chime in! Will be going to Carlisle this Fri. to lock in on a manufacturer. Anywho,, I'm Going to build a 500hp 427 fe stroker. irs rear, original looking as possible, but of course the stroker is the twist! To get to the point,, What the hey does the FE stand for? Thanx for any and all replies. WONDERFUL community you guys have here for me to join,,, Thanx! 
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05-17-2006, 08:32 PM
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several things have been suggested.
FE as in iron
FE as in ford engine
FE as in Ford Edsel (I think this is probably correct)
F***ing Expensive
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05-17-2006, 08:39 PM
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I've heard Ford Edsel too.
Larry
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05-17-2006, 08:57 PM
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Thanx 4 your timely replies guys. The edsel thing is weird being that it's from the 40's-late 50's! Correct me if I'm wrong though? I've been stumped on this matter 4ever!
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05-17-2006, 09:03 PM
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the basic design of the FE was introduced in the Edsel. yes, these engines have been around a long time.
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05-17-2006, 09:07 PM
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Edsel came out in 1958
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05-17-2006, 09:10 PM
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Jim Dove adds to the list with "Fairlane Engine"
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05-17-2006, 09:14 PM
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According to Jim Dove the term FE means Fairlane Engine. Go to the Dove Engines site and poke around and you will find lot's of info on the FE engines and other neat Ford stuff.
http://www.doveengineparts.com/
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05-17-2006, 09:54 PM
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Cool beans,, Really like the response I'm getting on this. Was in the dark, But have been inlightened w/ your beam of knowledge. Thanx Jerry for the timeline and thanx csx4815 4 the link/site!
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05-17-2006, 10:00 PM
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"Ford Engine", stick a fork in it, game over dude, end of story!  |
05-17-2006, 10:46 PM
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Fast Enough
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05-18-2006, 04:33 AM
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what is FE...
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Originally Posted by LMH
I've heard Ford Edsel too.
Larry
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Ford/Edsel always seemed to make most sense because contemporary to the
FE was the rather unloved and forgotten MEL motor. The MEL (Mercury/Edsel/
Lincoln) appeared around the same time as the FE and was used in the higher
end Edsels, Mercurys, and Lincolns. MEL's soldiered on until the late 60's in
430/462 form powering the big Lincoln boats until the "385" series
supplanted both FE's and MEL's.
....Fred
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05-18-2006, 11:45 PM
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The first explanation I ever got from a Ford source was Ford/Edsel to differentiate them from the MEL engines, but I read recently that some current engineers at Ford checked the records and the first mention of the family was Ford Engine. Looks like Ernie's right.  
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05-20-2006, 07:06 PM
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I'm in for the Fairlane Engine . The Fairlane started in 58 and was the full sized car of that time the FE series in 58 started as 332 cu.in. then 352 the hot factory engine in 61 was a 360 HP 352. In 61 became a 390 401HP , 62 406cu.in. 410 HP 63 427 cu.in. 425HP then the side oiler427 then in 66 the428 was available as an all out alternative to the 427.The 428 takes it's own dampener and flywheels( auto or manual).
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05-21-2006, 02:02 AM
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"FE" was the abrieviated term for the orginal Ford "farm engine". These engines were not originally designed for passenger car applications.
Chris
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05-21-2006, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael C Henry
I'm in for the Fairlane Engine . The Fairlane started in 58 and was the full sized car of that time the FE series in 58 started as 332 cu.in. then 352 the hot factory engine in 61 was a 360 HP 352. In 61 became a 390 401HP , 62 406cu.in. 410 HP 63 427 cu.in. 425HP then the side oiler427 then in 66 the428 was available as an all out alternative to the 427.The 428 takes it's own dampener and flywheels( auto or manual).
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Actually, the name "Fairlane" or "Fair Lane" came from the name of the Henry
Ford estate on N. Evergreen Road in Dearborn. They chose that name because
Henry Ford's foster grandfather came from "Fair Lane," an area of County Cork,
Ireland. Ford president at the time, Ernest Breech seemed to be obsessed with
all things "Ford" and probably chose the name because of its association with
Ford family. Breech was also responsible for the "Edsel" name and chose it
despite objections from the Ford family and Ford marketing people who thought
is wasn't a good name for a car line.
....Fred
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08-18-2007, 05:43 PM
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I have heard many but I read Fairlane Engine in several well known reference manuals including Ford Total Perfomance , But ...... If you ever build one for racing you will be convinced it stands for Fu..ing Expensive as mentioned in the begining
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08-18-2007, 08:09 PM
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"Farm Engine"??? What the he..... No way! |
08-18-2007, 08:24 PM
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Fe?
Some say "Finally Extinct"
others say "f*&%*&g Expensive"
Paul
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08-18-2007, 09:01 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_FE_engine
" A careful search of the FoMoCo Engineering archives by currently employed engineers shows that the earliest references to the engine group made reference to 'Ford/Edsel and very soon that was shortened to F/E. Ultimately the designation was simplified to FE"
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