460 Build Up
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460 Build Up
I have a 71 block that I am about ready to take to the machine shop for work. This motor is going in a 1979 F-350 that I used for just about everything (towing, hauling, driver, etc.). I would like to bump up the compression ratio a little but was wondering what would be about the right ratio that I could run on pump gas? I don't want to go to far, but difinently would like to liven this thing up. I have the D3VE-A2A heads which I know you have to remove the smog bumps to help with performance. This engine will not have to pass the sniffer test (Delaware) so no EGR or air pump junk.
I am doing this build up in stages (hide some of the cost from wife), so I am starting with the bottom end this week.
Thanks!
Craig
I am doing this build up in stages (hide some of the cost from wife), so I am starting with the bottom end this week.
Thanks!
Craig
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460 Build Up
I would use those heads with some better pistons. Here is a link to a similar thread.
<https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID113/1294.html>
I would strongly reccommend having everything balanced.
<https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID113/1294.html>
I would strongly reccommend having everything balanced.
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