How do I identify a Ford cylinder head?

Look for three different locations where your Ford cylinder head code number will be located: on top of the head under the valve cover; on the bottom of the head, requiring the head to be removed; and on the side of the head just under the valve cover lip.

How do I identify a Ford 390?

The 390 is a common FE engine, first introduced in 1961 and produced through 1971 for autos and 1976 for trucks. Begin by identifying the block as an FE and then compare the casting number to a listing of known 390 numbers. If this doesn’t work, measuring the bore and stroke is necessary.

Are 360 heads the same as 390?

Re: Is a 390 with 360 heads a 360 or 390? You are correct, all FE deck heights are the same.

What kind of head does a Ford 390gt have?

Your heads are identical to 1968 390GT heads except for the date code. There is nothing unique about a 390GT head except the extra holes drilled for the unique exhaust manifolds needed in the unit body cars. The heads you own were from a 1969 390-4V Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane or Comet. The “S” code engine that year was called the 390IP.

How big is the lift cam on a Fe 390gt?

Heads have been milled to 67 CC’S Chambers, Valve Springs good for 600 Lift Cam Shaft with 140 Lbs. on Seat, 325 Lbs Open. 14 Drill for GT Exhaust Manifolds You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Do you have a picture of the exhaust side of those heads?

What was the Ford 390 GT in 1969?

The S code 390-4V in unit body cars in 1969 was called the 390IP by Ford and Mercury. There was no 390GT Cougar, nor a Cougar GT package in 1969.

Why are Ford c6ae-u gt390 cylinder heads special?

A C6AE-U GT390 head has an exhaust side with a unique 14-bolt pattern, and therefore it’s a special part to fit a few applications. In fact, the heads were originally designed to ease fitment of the exhaust side of the manifold in the Mustang and Fairlane platform.