My 1966 Thunderbird 390fe first run after rebuild.

Me startin up my t-bird open headers right after the engine build. still needs some tweaking and belt adjustment.

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• t-bird
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• 1966
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• 390
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[championshipstatus]

I know this is an older post, but I had a question about the FPA headers you used. How was the install? Were they worth it?

[drumtice]

@championshipstatus the install was pretty easy, they were so close to one of the cross members that i had to file the member down a tiny bit, nothing terrible tho. the rest was super easy, 100% worth it, makes it sound and run SO much better!!

[championshipstatus]

@drumtice Great! Did you do while the engine was in? What starter did you use?

[drumtice]

@championshipstatus yup, i jacked the engine up a few inches and i use the stock style starter on it.

[championshipstatus]

@drumtice Good to hear. I'm doing a total rebuild on my 390. Should be able to sneak them in when I'm ready. Still have the 390 manifolds?

[drumtice]

@championshipstatus hmmmm.... i do believe i have them, but they were in rough shape. i still need to do a FULL rebuild/build up of this engine. i need MORE powerrrrrrr!!!!

[DeserTBoB93535]

@fordsforme1 Odd, since '66 'Birds never came with a 429.

[drumtice]

@rkellyonu sweet! i got mine when i was 19. big fun cars!

[MultiNig]

wow good work