429 engine block casting numbers
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429 engine block casting numbers
ok quick question about the casting numbers on a potential engine for my 77 it's supposed to be a 429 from an early cop car but would like to find out more about it before getting it hoping some one on here would have a little more info for me thanks for any help guys
FORD
429
7.0 L
4 BARREL HOLLEY
BLOCK- D1VE-A2B
HEADS- D2VE-AA
INTAKE- D3VE-A
FORD
429
7.0 L
4 BARREL HOLLEY
BLOCK- D1VE-A2B
HEADS- D2VE-AA
INTAKE- D3VE-A
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The letters/numbers you gave are casting numbers from the date the parts were originally cast. It does not mean that your D1(71) block cannot be correct for a 77 car. The D1VE block was used from 71-late 79 with even some run over into early 80 in stuff like box vans etc. From there the next casting number was D9TE which was used all the way up to the end of production for 460s - '96/97.
The heads are the absolute least desirable 429/460 head. They are open chamber and extremely prone to detonation. D3VE heads would be much better to use when/if you rebuild it.
The intake is also nothing fancy but not terrible as far as passenger car intakes go. Should be good for low end torque but its a heavy pig. Edelbrock performer (not performer rpm or airgap) would be a good stock replacement for a mild build.
The Holley carb if factory is probably 600cfm and about perfect for a stock/mild build on the stock intake. Get a new 600cfm carb if you buy an aftermarket intake.
There is nothing "rare" or overly more desirable about a 429 vs a 460. Most often I see 460s bring more $ than 429s regardless of condition and 429 cranks are almost given away.
The heads are the absolute least desirable 429/460 head. They are open chamber and extremely prone to detonation. D3VE heads would be much better to use when/if you rebuild it.
The intake is also nothing fancy but not terrible as far as passenger car intakes go. Should be good for low end torque but its a heavy pig. Edelbrock performer (not performer rpm or airgap) would be a good stock replacement for a mild build.
The Holley carb if factory is probably 600cfm and about perfect for a stock/mild build on the stock intake. Get a new 600cfm carb if you buy an aftermarket intake.
There is nothing "rare" or overly more desirable about a 429 vs a 460. Most often I see 460s bring more $ than 429s regardless of condition and 429 cranks are almost given away.
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rough guess is originally it was a 72 2bbl 429 and someone bought a junk yard 4bbl intake off a later model car and put on it. BUT that's just a guess. And with the D2VE it is NOT a police interceptor motor so wasn't originally in a cop car.
If the price is right, you have a good short block to start from.
If the price is right, you have a good short block to start from.
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