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Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » Test drive with new coil over suspension and new 3.50:1 gears » May 18, 2014 11:49 am |
I have a Tremec 5 speed and a 3.50:1 gear in my Galaxie. I like it a lot. First gear will really get you moving. I have a stock rebuilt suspension with KYB shocks, and it rides great. Glad to see you got it going.
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » Fiddled with the headlight bezels yesterday. » June 14, 2013 11:28 am |
Jayz66 wrote:
I like the black much better.
X2
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » 60's, 428 vs.429 » May 21, 2013 3:02 pm |
blue oval me wrote:
(possibly a repeat reply as ai am having technical difficulties)
Thanks for the reply, I don't know much about either motors.
However, a 390 that has a 5 - speed sounds pretty cool. ( especially the 16 mpg part )
Do you know of anyone that put a modern 4 spd. auto on an older big block, or if that is even possible?
Yes, Lentech makes an AOD that fits behind anything you want. http://www.lentechautomatics.com/aodhome.html
There are also adapter plates that can be used, but you wouldn't want to use a stock AOD.
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » This convoluted mess has left me exhaust(ed) » May 20, 2013 9:54 am |
Red X. I'll try on my home computer.
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » 60's, 428 vs.429 » May 20, 2013 9:52 am |
blue oval me wrote:
newbee here;
What are the differences/ similarities between the big block 428 and 429? ( beside 15 H.P. )
Are any/ all, of the parts interchangable?
Also any opinions or experiences, pro or con for either motor?
They are 2 completely different engine families, and off the top of my head I can't think of any major parts that interchange. In stock form, they are comparable, but the 429 can make more power at a cheaper price. If you start with just the 429 block and get a 460 crank and pistons, you now have a 460. You can buy a stroker kit and take any good 429 block out to 545 CID. I like both engines, but if you are building for max power, the 429 is the way to go. I have a 390 in my Galaxie with a 5 speed, and it runs damn good and gets 16 mpg on the highway. It depends on what you want to do with it.
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » New guy here » March 20, 2013 9:55 pm |
Daze wrote:
Welcome to the forum!!!! would love to see some pix of your cars.
X2 !!
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » New guy. Any "late model" guys here? [by late I mean 71-72 :D ) » March 8, 2013 4:57 pm |
Daze wrote:
Welcome to the forum!! Would love to see som pix of your car
X2 !!
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » Show Me Your Ride(s) » February 14, 2013 8:06 pm |
ChadGasket wrote:
Just some random pictures of the car
Very nice !!
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » Tools I got today. Whoooopeeeeee!!!! » February 1, 2013 11:13 pm |
Daze wrote:
I am envious. Craig's list sucks in my area.
When I search for Galaxie, they feel sorry for me and show extra stuff from farther away....
Full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars » Tools I got today. Whoooopeeeeee!!!! » February 1, 2013 2:14 pm |
Looks like a good score !! Those big air sanders are the ticket for bodywork.
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