I have a 73 FT 361 engine and I wanted to know if I can use a high performance 390 camshaft in it with 68 galaxy 390 heads and intake?
Thanks
73 FT 361
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sideoilerfe
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Re: 73 FT 361
The engines are very different and a lot of things do not interchange. The FT engines are not performance engines they're low compression, low RPM truck engines. Just look for an FE 390 and be done with it.
Side oiler FE, see if you can catch me!!!
1970 F250 4x4 390/4spd
1968 F250 4X2 360/C6/No Rust!
1970 F250 4x4 390/4spd
1968 F250 4X2 360/C6/No Rust!
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supersmitty
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Re: 73 FT 361
Ok thanks. I was considering that.
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papabug71
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Re: 73 FT 361
Welcome to Fordification BTW ! Like sideoiler said, the FT engines were designed to lug around heavy loads. You will be happy with a 390.
Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
Been in the family since 10/3/'71 (Brand spankin' new)
Mine since 5/7/'94
302 / 3 speed / 3:25's
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