Flatlander Ford 390 Block/430 cu. in. (.030 over)?

[NKOTB]

I saw that a couple of folks were considering this kit... Any reports of success or failure? Please let me know howit went...

Thanks,
David

[Carnut427]

If you want replies, you're going to have to give more info on the motor, such as how do they get 430 cu. in. from a .030 overbore. I assume they're using a stroked crank, but you should mention that. A link to the motor on Flatlander's site would help you out also.
Good Luck,

Dan

[ZOERA-SC7XX]

Scat makes/supplys a stroker kit for the 390...makes 431 C.I.

[My427stang]

My only problem with Flatlander is they offer a discount for members, but when you actually go to get that discount, it never seems to apply to the part you want.

I'd say Barry Rabotnik (Survival) or Doug Garifo (Precision Oil Pumps)would be better, and as cheap in the long run, plus more experience actually building the strokers

[jdean]

I agree and Barry could and would give you good advice on the design and build depending on your goals.

[NKOTB]

I'm sorry for the lack of full info., so to your point, here's the links:

for the Kit:
http://www.flatlanderracing.com/strokerford-390430.html

yes, it's a .30 over standard bore with a stroker crank and pistons.,

So now that there's better clarity, Anyone done it? like it?

I'll call Barry & see what he thinks. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks ya'll,
David

[Godfather]

I also am interested in the 4.125 stroke in a 390 with 30 overbore. I was looking at the scat crank . Is this too much stroke for this bore?any one else already running this combo?

[My427stang]

I run a Diamond piston, SCAT crank and rods combo in my 489. I got it from Doug Garifo, Precision Oil Pumps. You can do a search, but his website doesnt show the stuff. Just call.

Great deal, lots of experience, but dealing with Barry R on the FE forum, I expect fantastic knowledge and service if you go with him. I wouldnt hesitate calling him too. Great time for FE guys, those guys are both smart and willing to put out a great product at a fair price

It wont be much if any more money, that Flatlander, it was cheaper for me to go Diamond than the Flatlander deal, and I know it was purchased from someone who knows the parts.

I really like the combo and recommend you steer away from the "normal" speed shop like Flatlander and look at the Diamond pistons. More options, better ring pack, and an awesome setup.

I tried to buy from Flatlander, but there was always a delivery issue, discount issue, some story that just didnt work out, even with heads and an intake manifold after. It basically got me nervous talking to them

Mine is a 4.25 stroke .047 over 427, but, I recommend a 4.25 stroke 390 just as highly (dont waste the time with the mid stroke, same money and you get more cubes, no downside, its not "a little more reliable" to go less stroke, they are all perfectly reliable and much stronger than a stock setup) and I am 100% certain it would be reliable as a stocker.

I just put 1000 miles on in 9 days and it didnt miss a beat or burn a drop of oil. Over 2500 miles on a fresh motor, driven in all kinds of conditions and it just didnt miss a beat. All great stuff, I verified every measurement and everything was spot on.