Looking for 390 block in New York State.

[Luv2fly]

Picking up a roadster kit in four weeks. Planning on a using a 390 stroker for the engine. I've located a few decent 390 blocks out west, but the freight charges were as much as the cost of the block.
If anyone knows of a decent block within a few hour drive of the Syracuse area, let me know.
Can't wait to get started!!!!

[snakebit31]

Here's one on Craigslist in Whitney Point. Just do a search for Ford 390 in car parts for NY on Craigs List.

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/pts/4032960492.html

Rob

[Luv2fly]

Thanks Rob. I have looked on Craigslist and EBay. There are some complete engines out there, but I'm looking for a block that I can build myself.

[snakebit31]

I ended up buying a complete motor off Craigs List for my roadster in 2000 for $300. The block was the only thing I used. If you have the money, I would buy one from Keith Craft. The price looks steep, but after my machine work, I had about $1200 in the block.
http://www.keithcraft.com/item--FE-390--block_390.html

Also, Barry has this available at Survival Motorsports, in Detroit. I have talked with him and all the machine work is completed and clearanced for an FE stroker kit.

http://store.survivalmotorsports.com/fe-ford-parts-block-oem-390-iron-reconditioned.html

This thread from this forum is following a buildup of a 390, purchased from the link above. Great work and documentation.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?1215-Engine-Build-Thread-427ci-FE-Big-Block

Rob

[Luv2fly]

Wow, great options. That looks like the way to go. Thanks again!