In the real world, the P-Code engine DIDN'T have a Holley Carburetor, nor did it have an aluminum intake manifold. Supposed available only to law-enforcement agencies, Fords originally equipped with this engine carry the "P" engine code on the data tags." The engine block and cylinder heads were black in color, with gold valve covers and air cleaner. A single 600cfm Holley 4-barrel carburetor was mounted on an aluminum intake manifold. "The next step down the horse-power ladder was the much more streetable Police Interceptor 390 V8, with 330 horsepower at 5000rpm and 427 lbs-ft of torque at 3200rpm with 9.6:1 compression, a mechanical camshaft and header style exhaust manifolds. Fords originally equipped with this engine carry the "Z" engine code on the data tag."Īfter describing the "G" and "B" engine codes, Smith goes on to state: In 1961, the 390 appeared (4.050-inch bore/3.78-inch stroke) with three two-barrel carburetors that. The engine block and cylinder heads were black in color with silver valve covers and air cleaner. In this first installment we followed along as Reid Jr. Position 1 is the Engine Identification C 292 cubic inch, 2V, 212 horsepower V-8 D 312 cubic inch, 4V, 245 horsepower V-8 E 312 cubic inch, 2-4V, 270 horsepower V-8 F 312 cubic inch, Supercharged, 300 horsepower V-8 G 332 cubic inch low compression V-8 H 352 cubic inch, 4V, 300 horsepower V-8 J. A single 446cfm 4-barrel carburetor was mounted on the traditional cast-iron intake manifold. "The most popular 390 was the Thunderbird 390 Special, rated at 300 horsepower at 4600rpm, 427 lbs-ft of torque at 2800rpm and with 9.6:1 compression and a hydraulic camshaft. Click to expand.Quoting from the book "Super 60's Fords" by John Smith:
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |