Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

429 v8

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 25, 2012 | 09:56 PM
  #16  
77 2wd's Avatar
77 2wd
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by elgemcdlf
Yes I think it is also Mr. Gasket who makes the curve kit which is just 2 springs. I paid less than $7. If you pull the carb off the next piece under the carb is the EGR spacer. I am confident Mr. Gasket has a website. I bought my spacer from Advance Auto for $18. I bought the recurve kit from a local speed shop. I got my heads from Pull A Part. They were $34 each. I would do some homework on the cam before going into it. The cam I am going to buy wants 4* advanced. You might get even more power from retiming the stock cam to 4* advanced. The 460 site should be of service with info about that. Those guys really know their stuff. Bottom line is if you simply recurve the distributor, put in an early timing set just to bring the cam to 0 & the carb spacer you will notice a big difference in how it runs. If you can find a 750 cfm vac secondaries carb you can expect even more. The exhaust is the weak side of the engine. Headers (prefer 1 7/8" primaries but 1 3/4" will do) & a low restriction exhaust will help greatly. Porting the heads can get you up to 80 hp. There is so much power just sitting there in the engine waiting to be let loose. Seems like anything I do makes it run even better. My wife had drove our truck with the 302 which moved it down the road fairly well. The 1st time she drove the truck with the 460 in it after I did some work on it she was talking to a friend. Her description of the truck was "Oh my f&^%*&g God!". Tonight she said we will be needing to buy wheelie bars before long.
Alrighttt, i should start the swap tomorrow afternoon and ill be making the mods over a couple of weeks, i'll keep ya posted on how the differences go, see how i like the changes, i'm sure before i graduate (Year from now) i'll have her double the hp she had stock!! Oh if only
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mikey696
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
May 23, 2011 08:43 PM
luckyranger79
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Mar 2, 2010 07:11 PM
77f2504x4
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
3
Dec 9, 2004 01:05 AM
Scrapiron66
Engine Swaps
1
Feb 16, 2004 03:01 PM
BubbaF100
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Feb 23, 2000 05:03 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:44 AM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE