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I know I know I know.... it has been discussed a thousand times. I've spent hours scouring the forums but can't really find a straight answer with all the information I need to make a purchase. I have a 460 out of a 1973 RV thats going into a 1979 f150 with a c6 and I believe 3.50 gears. Don't care too much about gas seeing as its a 460... What I want is good low end torque and midrange. I currently have the engine out of the truck for an overhaul (plan on replacing all seals and wear items). Im going to switch to pre-emission straight up timing gears. I plan on grinding the bumps out of the heads, but otherwise sticking with the D3ve stock heads. I currently have a 650cfm carb but I can get a better flowing one if its worth it, as well as getting a better intake if its worth it, perhaps an edelbrock performer. So my question is, with the stock heads and restrictive bumps ground out, a performer intake, but otherwise stock engine: what's the best cam timing to look for? is a cam even worth it? Is there anything else worth doing while I have the engine apart that wont break the bank?
The best advice you're going to get on a cam is this right here. talk to Brent Lykins and Lykins motorsports and have him order you a custom cam for your exact application.
I highly recommend a roller cam if you can swing a little extra money it's worth every penny. but he'll do a flat tappet if you want.
I went with a Milodon timing set for an early 70's 460. Lined up the dots...and put it all back together and it runs like a Swiss watch. Stayed with the stock bump stick but I did go with an Edelbrock Performer and Edelbrock 750 carb with a one inch phenolic spacer.
@ 79 F150400M Great engine bay shot. It has been a while since I've seen an OEM aux. battery tray in the wild. Is that what I'm looking at ? Also get rid of the clear plastic fuel filter sitting on top of the intake exhaust crossover in one of the hottest running power plants made by Ford. That's your weak link there. The fuel pressure regulator is a nice touch. Now put a fuel pressure gauge where that brass plug is now.
Great engine bay shot. It has been a while since I've seen an OEM aux. battery tray in the wild. Also get rid of the clear plastic fuel filter sitting on top of the intake exhaust crossover in one of the hottest running power plants made by Ford. That's your weak link there. The fuel pressure regulator is a nice touch. Now put a fuel pressure gauge where that brass plug is now.
Oh...hey thanks for the safety tip on the plastic filter...guess I need to procure a metal one. Had to go with the Holley FPR to run the Eddy carb...stock fuel pump caused flooding under 1500rpm. The OEM aux battery tray is one I bought from a member here on this forum...as the original was a corroded mess. One day I'd like to get that feature working again. It's not a huge priority as the truck will probably never haul a slide in camper again or tow any 5th wheel trailers. The P.O hacked up the wiring a bit but nothing I can't figure out.
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