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Old 06-24-2021, 03:49 PM   #19
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Lightbulb Re: FE set in stone.

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Originally Posted by 56sedandelivery View Post

odd question. Why did Ford make the FE with the split head manifold design?
That is odd and I have never really thought about it.

My guess is the FE was going to be the new NASCAR CHAMP until AMA set the racing ban. The head would have allowed different style intake manifolds and kept the basic head design (again, guess only)?

Something else to keep me up all night wondering ...
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