Ford big block heads

Jonesey · August 20, 2011, 04:26:50 PM

Will a set of 351 cleveland heads bolt onto a 390FE. And would it be worth my time? Would I notice a power/torque gains? Thanks for any help. Jonesey

rangerwheelinmike · August 20, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

no thay wont 351c is not a fe motor 390 is fe

Jonesey · August 22, 2011, 05:12:05 PM

Thanks mike any idea's on some good ways to get some more power out of my 390

rangerwheelinmike · August 23, 2011, 01:26:42 AM

no i dont know anything abought the fe motors

J.C. · August 23, 2011, 01:27:42 AM

ranger dave might know

betterbeaters · August 23, 2011, 02:06:23 PM

390s rip if you do the right work to them!!

Jonesey · August 24, 2011, 03:52:54 PM

Like what? The motor is in my project truck

betterbeaters · August 24, 2011, 06:34:34 PM

find a ford guy and ask them I have no idea how to make one run but my buddys rips!

mark48420 · August 25, 2011, 02:19:14 AM

Just like any engine cam intake carb. tuning and find over sized stuff port polish heads match port to port tight timing . Come on Jonesey you know I'm a Ford guy.

MUD HUNTER · August 25, 2011, 03:19:24 PM

Cleveland heads won't bolt to a 390. A 351C is a 335 Series block, the 390 is a FE Series... Neither of which are big blocks. As info, the only "Big Block" Ford has is the 385 Series (429/460)

A good running 390 is a decent motor, but trying to build one up is a different story. There isn't very much aftermarket support for 390's anymore, and can be expensive to build up. You'd get much more bang for your buck dropping in a 351, or better yet a 460 IMO.

J.C. · August 25, 2011, 07:26:24 PM

Quote from: betterbeaters on August 23, 2011, 02:06:23 PM
390s rip if you do the right work to them!!

Quote from: betterbeaters on August 24, 2011, 06:34:34 PM
find a ford guy and ask them I have no idea how to make one run but my buddys rips!

good contribution lol

betterbeaters · August 25, 2011, 07:54:45 PM

Quote from: Le Dude on August 25, 2011, 07:26:24 PM
Quote from: betterbeaters on August 23, 2011, 02:06:23 PM
390s rip if you do the right work to them!!

Quote from: betterbeaters on August 24, 2011, 06:34:34 PM
find a ford guy and ask them I have no idea how to make one run but my buddys rips!

good contribution lol

I try lol

Ranger Dave · August 25, 2011, 09:58:08 PM

Quote from: Jonesey on August 20, 2011, 04:26:50 PM
Will a set of 351 cleveland heads bolt onto a 390FE. And would it be worth my time? Would I notice a power/torque gains? Thanks for any help. Jonesey

nope 351c and a 390 to differnt motors

351C 351M 400 are the olney one that will interchange.

burl · August 26, 2011, 12:13:06 PM

351c rip, nobody runs them much anymore but the one we had in the bogger last yr ripped, slug mud no problum with 40in boggers but as stated both are hard to build and will cost some coinbut well werth it in the end

Jonesey · August 30, 2011, 02:39:51 AM

Thanks guys..

randycrane79 · September 02, 2011, 06:16:54 AM

302s are good wined out motors

Jonesey · September 06, 2011, 09:21:47 PM

Had a F150 with the 302 in it and I went through 6 in the 2yrs I had it.

557stroker · September 06, 2011, 09:43:55 PM

pro-formance unlimited.com

Fraser · September 26, 2011, 01:06:06 AM

toss out that boat anchor and run a 460

4x4xdodgeman · September 26, 2011, 10:24:50 PM

you need to find some mid-risers heads.