View Poll Results: Fuel Consumption Not An Issue. Power and Torque Are.
Build up a 351M
1
1.41%
Build up a 400
18
25.35%
Build up a 460
43
60.56%
Other: Find something totaly different!
9
12.68%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll
A What Would You Do? Poll
Junior User
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Just a thought, check out the weight penalty of the 460 vs 351m/400. I think it is something like 150lbs more. This may be something to think about when it comes time for selecting suspension components. Also keep in mind you will need to change your motor mounts since they are not the same as the 335 series. It is well documented on this site and there are several vendors selling what you need but just be sure to add that into your cost equation. I'm not at all saying don't go with the 460, just saying keep the other considerations in mind. Then, more power to ya!
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Senior User
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: MASS
Just a thought, check out the weight penalty of the 460 vs 351m/400. I think it is something like 150lbs more. This may be something to think about when it comes time for selecting suspension components. Also keep in mind you will need to change your motor mounts since they are not the same as the 335 series. It is well documented on this site and there are several vendors selling what you need but just be sure to add that into your cost equation. I'm not at all saying don't go with the 460, just saying keep the other considerations in mind. Then, more power to ya!
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Joined: Jan 2012
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I would run a 460. Had one, wasn't too fond of it in stock form. But if you can locate 429 cj heads and flat tops and a nice cam it will be a nice power house that will make up for the added weight it gives you. If your worried about mpg's then add a gear set to your order sheet. I got between 8-12 mpg with 3.55 gears in my super cab long bed and a 600 eddy carb.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: NorCal
Dollar for dollar, a 460 will give ya the best bang for the buck.
Go to Spike TV's Powerblock site and look for Horsepower's build-up of a 460... IIRC, they squeezed out 492 HP for something like $2200.
Some say "FE" doesn't stand for Ford-Edsel but rather, "Freaking Expensive".
Go to Spike TV's Powerblock site and look for Horsepower's build-up of a 460... IIRC, they squeezed out 492 HP for something like $2200.
Some say "FE" doesn't stand for Ford-Edsel but rather, "Freaking Expensive".
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Schweinfurt Germany
Well bdawg you know where my heart and soul lies in the diesel power band so I say Fummins all the way.
I could be persuaded for more information on reducing the black smoke and smell most people hate too...
I could be persuaded for more information on reducing the black smoke and smell most people hate too...
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Irvington USA
I voted for the 400, because that's what I'm doing. I also like the idea of being a little different. Everybody and their grandma has 460s and small blocks. If torque is an issue, the 400 does have a longer stroke in stock form at least. (I'll admit, not sure if that means more torque though)
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I'm back again for a shot I think that most people don't know it but the 400 is just a tall clevland same parts. If you want to have fun look to the aussys. they make strait bolt on heads with 2bl.400 valves and a smaller chamber than the old quench clev. If you build one most people will freak out!!! Have fun
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Be different!!!!
I'm back again for a shot I think that most people don't know it but the 400 is just a tall clevland same parts. If you want to have fun look to the aussys. they make strait bolt on heads with 2bl.400 valves and a smaller chamber than the old quench clev. If you build one most people will freak out!!! Have fun
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Senior User
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From: MASS
I have never had the wall thickness checked and I realize they all vary and that thickness will ultimatley be the final factor, but I had read several articles, (Hot Rod mag and others that were doing 400 builds) saying that .040 was the max for these blocks.
Thats the only reason.....educate me!
Thats the only reason.....educate me!
