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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Best 460??

I'm looking to "build" a nice, powerful 460. However, I'd like a head start. What year(s) 460's were the best, considering most power, but also the strongest and able to handle the most add-on HP and torque. Whatever year engine I get, not much is going to change beneath the heads. Thanks for any input.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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the earlier ones are the most powerful. 69 rating was around 365 hp, 500ft lbs. torque. i think the bottom ends are all very stout in any year. the old ones are the hardest to fine though.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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79-up blocks have more reinforcments in the lower block area.
This is why they needed smaller crankshaft counterweights (and therefore external blalancing)
 
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Now that was an interesting bit of information, OLDHALFTON. Do you happen to know why they felt like strengthening the Block at that time?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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how exactly would one id a 69 block? what would the numbers be? i have noticed a few in pre 73-79 trucks in my local salvage yard.
 
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