Ive been lurking here for over a year now and am in appreciation of the vast knowledge I have seen regarding the project I have had on hold for many years now.....and now I humbly ask the FE gurus to guide me on my next step.....
I have recently acquired a 67 T-bird Q code 428 that wasnt running...the body was totally shot, and so I extracted the engine and trans for future residence in my 68 Torino GT(390 car). Seems the 428 has everything one could ask for, reinforced webs, standard bore and crank surfaces, good magnaflux results, although my machinist said it would need a .020 to clean up the scratched cylinder walls. There was several bent pushrods, probable cause of the Bird being parked. My next step is in some parts selection.... Id like to run this as a hot street, limited strip duty type cruiser....
I currently have the stock heads which have larger ports than the 14 bolt GT heads off my 390, are these better? Id obviously install good undercut valves and exhaust seats and blend the bowls a bit.
Probe flattops or dished? Or anyone here have some nice 4.150 pistons around?
I have my Comp solid roller lifters still in great shape. Cam recommendations?
I have a complete Harland-Sharp rocker setup with endstands and studs
Still have my Holley Street Dominator intake, Mallory dual point, Carter fuel pump,
Hooker Super-Comps,
forgot what stall I did have with the 390 but think it was in the 2600-2800 range, ran 3.70 gearing, trac-lock diff.
Im a Cleveland guy mostly, and know these FE's are quirky, so along with previously researched info your opinions weigh heavily on my next steps. This car ran last about 15 years ago....the old 390 would do John Force type burnouts and ran hard until the bottom popped.....now I have a little cash and a father/son project...and alot more sense(LOL)
Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge and any further info.
