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Best Big Block
I am thinging about building a truck to pull about a 4400lb drag car And a fishing boat and every once and a while maybe haul about 2 tons and maybe running it down the drag strip you know just for the heck of it.
I've already got the body picked out 77 long bed F150.
My question
I've had good experiences from the FE series big blocks I want to know what y'all think is the best big block
I've already got the body picked out 77 long bed F150.
My question
I've had good experiences from the FE series big blocks I want to know what y'all think is the best big block
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6 of 1 > 1/2 dozen of the other.
Either a 390 or a late 60's 429 / Early 460 with an RV cam and Dual exhaust.
I have a 70 429, I have no problem pulling or pushing anything .
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Either a 390 or a late 60's 429 / Early 460 with an RV cam and Dual exhaust.
I have a 70 429, I have no problem pulling or pushing anything .
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
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[font color=green] Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's" [/font]
[font color=blue]78 F-150 429CJ,Silver,Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon [/font]
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does this have a 351M/400??
if it does it might be worth it just to stick with it.
i know they are not highly regarded..and cubic inch rules and well i have even had my share of trash talkin about them but they can be a good engine if you put a little money into it with headers,cam,intake and 4bbl and little higher compression pistons.
the price you'll probably have to pay for a 429 (thats good on top of that)is rediculous and you can sink that money into your engine and have a good powerplant.
if you can get a good running 460 at a decent price then i'd go for it..but if you can only find engines for rebuild then i'd sink the money into what you got...no monkeying around with mounts or anything.
as for the FE..well i love them and i think they're great but its just that much more work and expense if you dont have the parts already.
Its up to you....how much work and money do you want to spend?
Just my opinion but thats just me.
Brent
if it does it might be worth it just to stick with it.
i know they are not highly regarded..and cubic inch rules and well i have even had my share of trash talkin about them but they can be a good engine if you put a little money into it with headers,cam,intake and 4bbl and little higher compression pistons.
the price you'll probably have to pay for a 429 (thats good on top of that)is rediculous and you can sink that money into your engine and have a good powerplant.
if you can get a good running 460 at a decent price then i'd go for it..but if you can only find engines for rebuild then i'd sink the money into what you got...no monkeying around with mounts or anything.
as for the FE..well i love them and i think they're great but its just that much more work and expense if you dont have the parts already.
Its up to you....how much work and money do you want to spend?
Just my opinion but thats just me.
Brent
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390GT I got to comment that that is one of the best replys I have read. No get this block, that block sucks. I can't think of a Ford motor that I don't like and can't get some kind of power from. I like the use what you got idea. take it easy.
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Fanatic,
If you've got a 400M keep it and work on it. Use Cleveland pistons to get the compression ratio you need. Modify factory heads to personel requirements. Use cleveland cam. I think a roller cam is available, maybe?
NOTE: A high performance cam will die in the bottom end when towing.
If you can find a 428CJ use that.
The 429 would do better than a 460 for drag racing.
The 390 next.
What kind of tranny are you thinking about? This could turn the tide.
I think an auto 3 speed with the overdrive (venture?) Stall converter should have lockout if your going to tow.
My Way is the Highway
KingFisher
If you've got a 400M keep it and work on it. Use Cleveland pistons to get the compression ratio you need. Modify factory heads to personel requirements. Use cleveland cam. I think a roller cam is available, maybe?
NOTE: A high performance cam will die in the bottom end when towing.
If you can find a 428CJ use that.
The 429 would do better than a 460 for drag racing.
The 390 next.
What kind of tranny are you thinking about? This could turn the tide.
I think an auto 3 speed with the overdrive (venture?) Stall converter should have lockout if your going to tow.
My Way is the Highway
KingFisher
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