390 ci suggestions

Give it to me!!!!!

Steve Brown

Algonac, Mi.

69 Ambassador sst 390

84 Grand Wagoneer

69 Cougar XR7

65 Fairlaine 500XL

79 F-350 Super Camper Special

did you try to sell this on ebay recently?

trying to build a pro touring 1971 Hornet

ive always been iffy on n20 because it just seems like with my luck id end up blowing up my engine, haha, and if i put a decent shot of n20 through, id prob need to get rid of my cast iron block and get an aluminum because it would crack with 800ish horse id imagine. idk though. how much you think an alum block would go for on a 390, id guess like 2,000 or so.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs415.snc4/47838_497602076109_809931109_6997074_2724520_n.jpg

Sounds like your not familiar with what you have now?

If not, and you know more, please share,

What's it run now?

What are you looking for?

What's the compression ratio?

What tranny? Stall ( if automatic )?

What gear? Tires?

What are you 60' times, 1/8, and 1/4 et's?

MPH in the 1/8 or 1/4?

What cam, Lift / duration?

Are your aluminum heads ported?

Where are you looking to go? 11's, 10's, 9's , etc.?

Seen many with what could be referred to as a radical build, but the combo. did not

work out for one or more reasons.

Seen them with the Dominator, Roller cams, or a radical solid flat tappet, etc. only to see them fall way short in the end because things were correctly matched up. Sounded great in a parking lot, but when the time comes to put the rubber down, they fell short, sometimes, way short.

A bit more on the specific's of what your starting with, and where you want to go would help others give more insightful recommendations, then just through No2 at it?

Years ago there was a guy that showed up in K-town AMO show event ,with a Jav/AMX that had a blower, looked great, sound pretty good pulling into Andy's, but on Sunday at the Namdra meet ( back when ) , this car, I believe ran a best of High 12's? The guy was claiming the car would run in the 9's, but had not had a chance to run it on the track yet?

Sorry for the long drwan out commentary, but thought it might fit here?

I tried NO on my 70 390 with forged Venolias and stock rods & crank. It was a 200 hp under carburator set up. It was great, couldn't use in first gear would just lite the tires. As soon as second gear engauged pressed the fun button and had the seat wrap around me a little more. I only ran it for one weekend then took it off. Felt like I was cheating, I like racing peoples engines not some laughing gas.

Tony

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1970HornetSST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/09/2010 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1970HornetSST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 390 ci suggestions Posted: Sep/10/2010 at 9:49pm
	reccomendations what to do to a 390 ci, its already got a 1050 cfm holley dominator carb, torq 2 intake, forged internals, alum heads, full roller system, ahhh... super comp headers, good exhaust. anyone got any ideas. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=628893203#!/video/video.php?v=499750336109&subj=809931109 theres a video of what it sounds like, camera isnt that great, and car is in my garage, should of prob pulled it out but eh.
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69 ambassador 390 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Nov/22/2009 Location: Peoria, AZ Status: Offline Points: 3539	Post Options Post Reply Quote 69 ambassador 390 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/10/2010 at 11:28pm
	Give it to me!!!!!
	Steve Brown Algonac, Mi. 69 Ambassador sst 390 84 Grand Wagoneer 69 Cougar XR7 65 Fairlaine 500XL 79 F-350 Super Camper Special

1970HornetSST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/09/2010 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1970HornetSST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/11/2010 at 1:34am
	haha thats my baby cant do that
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nightmistwalker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Jul/11/2010 Location: arizona Status: Offline Points: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote nightmistwalker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/12/2010 at 12:03am
	did you try to sell this on ebay recently?
	trying to build a pro touring 1971 Hornet

WesternRed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5798	Post Options Post Reply Quote WesternRed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/12/2010 at 7:03am
	A big shot of N2O sounds like it is in order.

1970HornetSST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/09/2010 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1970HornetSST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/14/2010 at 10:44pm
	ive always been iffy on n20 because it just seems like with my luck id end up blowing up my engine, haha, and if i put a decent shot of n20 through, id prob need to get rid of my cast iron block and get an aluminum because it would crack with 800ish horse id imagine. idk though. how much you think an alum block would go for on a 390, id guess like 2,000 or so.
	http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs415.snc4/47838_497602076109_809931109_6997074_2724520_n.jpg

Rebel25A Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Nut Joined: Jul/01/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 374	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rebel25A Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/15/2010 at 5:15am
	Indy aluminum blocks are around 5K...but I think you can handle 175 horse kit and still keep the walls in your iron block...I am confused on "What to do to it"...sounds like you have done plenty...when you do get up around 750-800 horsepower you may want to think about four bolt caps...maybe short filling the block with hardener...also depending on which aluminum heads you have there are guys out there puching the envelope on port work...also I hope you have done some neat stuff to the oiling system
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AllMotor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Sep/14/2009 Location: U.S.A. Status: Offline Points: 116	Post Options Post Reply Quote AllMotor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Sep/15/2010 at 7:38am
	Sounds like your not familiar with what you have now? If not, and you know more, please share, What's it run now? What are you looking for? What's the compression ratio? What tranny? Stall ( if automatic )? What gear? Tires? What are you 60' times, 1/8, and 1/4 et's? MPH in the 1/8 or 1/4? What cam, Lift / duration? Are your aluminum heads ported? Where are you looking to go? 11's, 10's, 9's , etc.? Seen many with what could be referred to as a radical build, but the combo. did not work out for one or more reasons. Seen them with the Dominator, Roller cams, or a radical solid flat tappet, etc. only to see them fall way short in the end because things were correctly matched up. Sounded great in a parking lot, but when the time comes to put the rubber down, they fell short, sometimes, way short. A bit more on the specific's of what your starting with, and where you want to go would help others give more insightful recommendations, then just through No2 at it? Years ago there was a guy that showed up in K-town AMO show event ,with a Jav/AMX that had a blower, looked great, sound pretty good pulling into Andy's, but on Sunday at the Namdra meet ( back when ) , this car, I believe ran a best of High 12's? The guy was claiming the car would run in the 9's, but had not had a chance to run it on the track yet? Sorry for the long drwan out commentary, but thought it might fit here?

SuperStockAMX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Dec/29/2009 Location: Anthem, Arizona Status: Offline Points: 237	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuperStockAMX Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/27/2010 at 2:09am
	What's next is taking it to the track. Time slips always trump receipts!

bmerdoc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Oct/28/2010 Location: Bien Hoa, VN Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote bmerdoc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/29/2010 at 2:35am
	I tried NO on my 70 390 with forged Venolias and stock rods & crank. It was a 200 hp under carburator set up. It was great, couldn't use in first gear would just lite the tires. As soon as second gear engauged pressed the fun button and had the seat wrap around me a little more. I only ran it for one weekend then took it off. Felt like I was cheating, I like racing peoples engines not some laughing gas. Tony