View Poll Results: Which engine for the mud?
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Which engine would you choose?
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From: In the Middle
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
What year 460 are we talking here and are you willing to pay to beef up the performance ?
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I like 390's but for a mud truck I voted for the 460. Bigger is better. I know that these engines are stock. My friend has a 460 in his mud truck. '79 shortbox, built 460 with 650 HP, Predator carb, 5.38 gears. He can spin 44" Super Swamper Boggers with no problem. He also has NOS if he needs it.
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I've never owned anything but the 460. If Ford makes other engines I can't imagine why anyone would want one. The smaller Ford motors must be for their compact cars and those little bitty trucks they sell.
LOL :-)
Everytime I put my foot in 460 I get a big smile.
LOL :-)
Everytime I put my foot in 460 I get a big smile.
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Originally Posted by dcdave
I've never owned anything but the 460. If Ford makes other engines I can't imagine why anyone would want one. The smaller Ford motors must be for their compact cars and those little bitty trucks they sell.
LOL :-)
Everytime I put my foot in 460 I get a big smile.
LOL :-)
Everytime I put my foot in 460 I get a big smile.
That being said I would probably go with a 460 if I was limited to stock. But keep in mind the stock power figures for mid-70's 460's are not that impressive. I am working on a 400 for my bronco but its more of a dialy driver. Also, if I am not mistaken, the 351m and 400 torque peaks at an even lower rpm than a 460 (stock).
Last edited by 78bigbronco; Feb 22, 2006 at 11:13 PM.
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From: Longmont, CO USA
Originally Posted by 78bigbronco
I am guessing they made smaller motors because some like more than 1-digit gas milleage.
On that note, I would rather have a big block and have single digit gas mileage and the power there when I need it.
There is some good reply's in this thread. Just comes down to personal preference.
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From: North Texas
Originally Posted by 460
You're congressman contacted me... it appears I am required to create a new poll and include the 400 per his request to remain in compliance with the Equal Representation of Engines in Polls Act of 1981...
Actually, I wasn't trying to discriminate... I just listed the motors I already have, except the 460, but it can easily replace my 351M.
Actually, I wasn't trying to discriminate... I just listed the motors I already have, except the 460, but it can easily replace my 351M.
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From: In the Middle
Originally Posted by derherr65
The Association for the Advancement of the Ford 400 are watching you.
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I guess for me it kind of comes down to which "stock 390" we're looking at. There were quite a few versions out there. There were the high compression 4 barrel car motors, the low(er) compression 2 barrel car motors, and the real low compression 1970's truck motors. The early car motors had bigger cylinder head ports, and bigger cams, than the later truck 390's. In good condition, they should put a hurt on the mud. Personally, if it's between the first two vs. a 460, I'd take the 390. But if it's between a '70's truck motor and a 460, I'd pick the 460.
I think the key here is, if you're looking at stock motors, find one in good condition. A good running 302 is better than 3 460's that have rod knock.
I think the key here is, if you're looking at stock motors, find one in good condition. A good running 302 is better than 3 460's that have rod knock.
