460 engine build
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460 engine build
I recently purchased a 1977 F150 4x4. It currently has a tired 460 in it, It runs okay but has very low oil pressure. It has a 1988 fuelie engine converted to carb. I did not want to sacrifice any time from driving the truck so I bought a 1977 460 that was in a truck. I am relatively new when it comes to big block Fords. I want to build a good reliable engine for the truck but don't have a clue about what would work best for me. Looking for 400 - 450 hp. I was leaning towards edelbrock aluminum heads as part of the build for a couple reasons. One is to lose the weight, the other is because I do not know of any reputable Ford guys around here to do the heads which are D3VE's. Can someone give me some advise on all of the components I need to get what I am looking for?(ie: cam, pistons,ignition,carb,intake,headers)Are the edelbrock heads a good choice? Would flat top pistons with the edelbrock heads give me too high compression for pump gas? Money is not dictating the build. I want a good strong engine.
Looking forward to any help I can get. Thanks in advance.
On another subject, someone has put a newer steering column in my truck. It appears to be a 78 or 79. It does not seem to fit right where the support bolts to the bottom of the dash. Will a 2 wheel drive column out of a 76 or 77 fit my 4x4 if I just swap the section below the universal joint? Having a hard time finding a 4x4 piece.
Looking forward to any help I can get. Thanks in advance.
On another subject, someone has put a newer steering column in my truck. It appears to be a 78 or 79. It does not seem to fit right where the support bolts to the bottom of the dash. Will a 2 wheel drive column out of a 76 or 77 fit my 4x4 if I just swap the section below the universal joint? Having a hard time finding a 4x4 piece.
#2
Do some research below.
400 HP is very doable without aluminum heads.
429/460
Ford 460 Build: 500 HP-CarCraft Magazine
Budget 460 Big Block Ford - Spike TV's Horsepower
Off the Shelf Ford 460 - Popular Hot Rodding
545 CI Stroker - Custom Classic Trucks
460 Big Block Build Part 1, 437HP/507TQ- Mustangs & Fords Magazine
460 Big Block Build Part 2, 609HP/557TQ- Mustangs & Fords Magazine
460 Big Block Build Part 3, 598 ci "Monster Mash" 916HP/827TQ
Also, peruse this sticky.. TONS of info for the newbie: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13139591
Welcome to FTE.
400 HP is very doable without aluminum heads.
429/460
Ford 460 Build: 500 HP-CarCraft Magazine
Budget 460 Big Block Ford - Spike TV's Horsepower
Off the Shelf Ford 460 - Popular Hot Rodding
545 CI Stroker - Custom Classic Trucks
460 Big Block Build Part 1, 437HP/507TQ- Mustangs & Fords Magazine
460 Big Block Build Part 2, 609HP/557TQ- Mustangs & Fords Magazine
460 Big Block Build Part 3, 598 ci "Monster Mash" 916HP/827TQ
Also, peruse this sticky.. TONS of info for the newbie: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post13139591
Welcome to FTE.
#3
You'll get a bazillion opinions on this question, but here's one resource.
460 Horsepower Chart (revised 1/24/09) - 460 Ford Forum
460 Horsepower Chart (revised 1/24/09) - 460 Ford Forum
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