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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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I am wanting to build a 429 for my 55 F-100 pickup that I am currently building. This will be primarily a street cruiser using pump gas (91 octane). I currently have another 429 in it with an Edelbrock Performer and a 750 vacuum secondary Holley on top, Sanderson 1 7/8" primary tube headers a C6 auto, no stall and 3.89 limited slip gearing in a 9" Ford 4 link coil over.

What I am looking at building is a 429 stroked to 520 ci, using a Scat rotating assembly. MSD 8350 distributor and 6AL box for ignition. Reuse the same intake and carb, same headers along with a Comp ***** Thumpa 291 cam kit to include roller rockers. I also have a set of 95cc Aluminum heads and this stroker kit should yield approximately 10-10.2:1 with these heads. I plan on installing a 2500 stall and use the C6 and same gear set up.

I guess my questions are am I going way too big for this truck and use or am I on the right path to have a powerful and fun street machine?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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I bet it will flat haul the mail. That sounds like a strong build to me. I am planning an iron headed 514 I just want to find some more info on roller rockers and what cam to run.
 
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