Editing Ford FE engine (section)

====390====
[[File:1969 Ford Mustang 390 FE.JPG|thumb|390 FE V8 in a 1969 [[Ford Mustang]]]]
The 390 had a bore of {{Convert|4.05|in|mm|2}}, stroke of {{convert|3.785|in|mm|2}}, and displacement of {{cvt|390.04|cuin|L|1}}. It was the most common FE engine in later applications; used in many Ford cars as the standard engine, including the Thunderbird, and in many trucks as well. It was a popular high-performance engine;<ref>{{cite book
  | last = Clarke
  | first = R.M.
  | title = Musclecar & Hi-Po Engines: Ford Big Block
  | publisher = Brooklands Books
  | year = 1992
  | page = 11
  | isbn = 1-85520-106-2}}</ref> although not as powerful as the 427 and 428 models, it provided good performance, particularly in lighter-weight vehicles. The {{cvt|390|cuin|L|1}} 2v is rated at {{cvt|265|bhp|kW|1}} at 4,100&nbsp;rpm, while the 4v version was rated at {{cvt|320|bhp|kW|1}} at 4,100&nbsp;rpm in certain applications. Certain 1967 and 1968 Mustangs had 390 4v engines rated at {{convert|335|hp}}, as did some Fairlane GTs and S code Mercury Cougars.  {{citation needed span|text=When the 390 was first offered for 1961 model there was a {{convert|375|hp}} High Performance version that featured an aluminum 4bbl intake manifold, cast iron "header" style exhaust manifolds, 10.5:1 compression ratio and a solid lifter valve train.  Many of these cars came with an aluminum 3x2bbl intake manifold in the trunk that was meant to be installed by the dealer and raised the engine's output to {{convert|401|hp}}.|reason=There are numerous bold claims here, without a shred of support.  A reliable citation is required for each.|date=May 2024}}

=====390 engine configurations and applications=====
* 2V
** 8.9:1 — {{Convert|250|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|378|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2400&nbsp;rpm
*** 1963–1965 Mercury
** 9.4:1 — {{Convert|266|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|378|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2400&nbsp;rpm
*** 1964–1965 Mercury
** 9.5:1 — {{Convert|275|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|401|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1966 Ford
*** 1966 Ford Fairlane
*** 1966 Mercury
*** 1966 Mercury Comet
** 9.5:1 — {{convert|270|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|401|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1967 Ford
*** 1967–1968 Ford Fairlane
*** 1967 Mercury
*** 1967 Mercury Comet
*** 1968 Ford Mustang
*** 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
*** 1968 Mercury Cougar GT
** 10.5:1 — {{convert|280|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2800&nbsp;rpm
*** 1968 Ford
*** 1969 Mercury
** 9.5:1 — {{convert|265|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|401|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1968 Ford Fairlane
*** 1968 Ford Torino
*** 1968–1970 Ford
*** 1968–1970 Mercury
** 8.6:1 — {{convert|255|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|376|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1968–1971 Trucks<ref>~~~~, Verified from 1971 Ford Truck Shop Manual First Print date November 1970 Volume 2 Engine pg 21-23-31 Sec. 9 '''Specifications''' General Specifications</ref>
** 9:1 — {{convert|255|hp|kW}} at 4400&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|376|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1971 Ford, Mercury
** 8.2:1 — {{convert|201|hp|kW}} net at 4000&nbsp;rpm and{{cvt|376|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2600&nbsp;rpm
*** 1972–1975 Trucks
* 4V
** 10.6:1 — {{convert|375|hp|kW}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|Nm|0}} at 3400&nbsp;rpm
*** 1961–1962 Ford
** 9.6:1 — {{convert|300|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|Nm|0}} at 2800&nbsp;rpm
*** 1961–1963 Ford
*** 1961–1963 Ford Thunderbird
*** 1963 Mercury
** 9.6:1 — {{convert|330|hp|kW}} at 5000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|Nm|0}} at 3200&nbsp;rpm
*** 1961–1963 Ford Police Interceptor
*** 1963 Mercury Police Interceptor
** 10.1:1 — {{convert|330|hp|kW}} at 5000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|N.m}} at 3200&nbsp;rpm
*** 1964 Ford Police Interceptor
*** 1964 Mercury Police Interceptor
** 11:1 — {{convert|300|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|N.m}} at 2800&nbsp;rpm
*** 1964–1965 Ford
*** 1964–1965 Mercury
*** 1964–1965 Ford Thunderbird
** 10.5:1 — {{convert|315|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|N.m}} at 2800&nbsp;rpm
*** 1966–1967 Ford
*** 1966–1968 Ford Thunderbird
*** 1968 Mercury
** 10.5:1 — {{convert|335|hp|kW}} at 4600&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|N.m}} at 3200&nbsp;rpm
*** 1967, 1969 Ford Mustang
*** 1967, 1969 Ford Fairlane
*** 1967, 1969 Mercury Cyclone GT
*** 1967, 1969 Mercury Cougar GT
*** 1969 Ford Torino
*** 1969 Mercury Montego
** 10.5:1 — {{convert|325|hp|kW}} at 4800&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|427|lbft|N.m}} at 2800&nbsp;rpm
* 3x2V, 10.6:1
** {{convert|401|hp|kW}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|430|lbft|N.m}} at 3500&nbsp;rpm
*** 1961–1962 Ford
** {{convert|340|hp|kW}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm and {{cvt|430|lbft|N.m}} at 3500&nbsp;rpm
*** 1962 Ford
*** 1962–1963 Ford Thunderbird
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