| '61 Galaxie Engines |
| Cubic-Inch Disp. | Configuration | HP |
| 223 | Inline-6 2V | 135 |
| 292 | V-8 2V | 175 |
| 352 | V-8 4V | 220 |
| 390 | V-8 4V | 300 |
| 390 | V-8 4V | 375 |
| 390 | V-8 6V | 401* |
| * (375hp engine equipped with dealer available 3x2s) |
The Details
Frank Laidlaw's '61 Galaxie Starliner
Engine
- Holman-Moody-prepared FE 390 V-8
- 4.05-inch bore
- 3.78-inch stroke
- 9.6:1 compression
- Forged pistons
- I-beam connecting rods
- Nodular iron crankshaft
- Ford cast-iron cylinder heads
- 2.03-inch intake valves
- 1.56-inch exhaust valves
- 64.6 combustion chamber volume
- Hydraulic camshaft
- 1.76:1 ratio non-adjustable shaft rockers
- Factory intake manifold
- Three Holley two-barrel carburetors
Transmission
- Borg Warner T-10 four-speed manual
- Hurst Competition Plus shifter
Rearend - 9-inch
- Traction-Lok differential
- 3.89 gears
Exhaust - Factory cast-iron exhaust manifolds
- 2 1/2-inch exhaust system
- Passenger car mufflers
Suspension - Front: OE with new coil springs, OE type shock absorbers
- Rear: New leaf springs, Lakewood traction bars
- Front and rear suspension rebuilt by B&V Auto Service of Maywood, New Jersey
Brakes
- Front: OE drum
- Rear: OE drum
Wheels - Front: Cragar SS five spoke, 15x7
- Rear: Cragar SS five spoke, 15x8
Tires - Front: Goodyear Eagle ST, P235/70R15
- Rear: Goodyear Eagle ST, P255/70R15
Exterior - Repainted original black color, body and paint work by Enterprise Auto Body of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Crites "teardrop" hood, bumpers re-chromed by G&H Chrome Plating of Paterson, New Jersey
Interior - Original factory instrumentation including a sweep speedometer, fuel gauge, clock and warning lights, stock bench seat, black vinyl rolled and pleated upholstery, replacement headliner, interior work by Custom Corners in Clifton, New Jersey