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Ok, so, I have read tons of threads and have referred to this particular site for some guidance or ideas and have an adventure of my own I need help with. I am currently undergoing a budget project on a 1977 ford f150 4x4 that came with a 400m under the hood. Now, I've always been a fan of the 460 because of the simple fact that it has so much potential. But, I am looking to budget rebuild a 460 carbed to a respectable 500-600 hp and relatively higher torque values. The catch, what upgrades to do and keep the overall cost of the engine down below 3500. Any tips?
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Ok, so, I have read tons of threads and have referred to this particular site for some guidance or ideas and have an adventure of my own I need help with. I am currently undergoing a budget project on a 1977 ford f150 4x4 that came with a 400m 
under the hood.
Now, I've always been a fan of the 460 because of the simple fact that it has so much potential. But, I am looking to budget rebuild a 460 carbed to a respectable 500-600 hp and relatively higher torque values. The catch, what upgrades to do and keep the overall cost of the engine down below 3500. Any tips?
under the hood. Now, I've always been a fan of the 460 because of the simple fact that it has so much potential. But, I am looking to budget rebuild a 460 carbed to a respectable 500-600 hp and relatively higher torque values. The catch, what upgrades to do and keep the overall cost of the engine down below 3500. Any tips?
460's were not available with 4WD (or a M/T) until 1983, F250/350 only. 460 not available: in F100's after 1976, in cars after 1978, in F150's after 1979.
1983/97 F250/350 460 & 6.9L & 7.3L diesels have a hydraulic clutch, as do 1984/96 F150/250, Bronco 300/302/351W & 1984/97 F250/F350 351W
You'll have to buy aftermarket 460 4WD engine supports (aka towers/stands/perches) as 1973/79 F100/350 460 2WD; 1968/78 Passenger Cars; 1975/79 Econoline parts will not work.
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