I'm looking for a 460 to put in my f-250, what I want to know is what year they lowered the comp. ratio.
thanks in advance,
scott

 

The early 460s(365bhp versions),had 10.5:1 compression ratio up to 1971.In 1972,the compression ratio dropped to 8:1.Most 460s are 8:1,but when EFI was added in mid-'87 truck engines the ratio went up to 8.5:1.

 

thanks diGideo, I have a chance to buy a 69 460 from a lincoln for $350. is this a good buy? this engine runs good, smokes on start up and under acceleration.

 

Yes,it sounds like a good buy.The 1969-1971 460(10.5:1 compression,365bhp,500lbs./ft. of torque) is considered the best 460 to use.Truthfully,any 460 can be built into a powerhouse,it just takes careful planning,and the right combination of parts.Good luck with your 460 swap.

 

Do you guys know the toqrque and hp numbers for 79 ford 460? been trying to find it out.
Also what is the comp ratio?
thanks!

 

Don't know the exact horsepower&torque specs for the 1979 version of the 460,but the compression ratio should be 8:1.Horsepower for the '78 460 found in the Lincoln(s) was 210 net@4,200rpm&torque rating was 357 lbs./ft.@2,600rpm. The 460 was only available in trucks/vans in 1979&later years.I would say the '79 460s had about 220 net horsepower& a torque rating higher than the '78 460s.You should be able to find out exact numbers by looking in a 1979 Ford service manual for the light-duty trucks.

 

460's have been put into trucks since 1973... I have a all original 1973 F350 Ranger Super Camper Special with a 460 and C6... They were available after 1/73 as a special order option and were a standard option in the 1974 and up models...My dad has a '74 Ranger with a factory 460...

Metro2

 

I realize that the 460 was put into trucks since '73,BUT after '78('79&later) they were only put into trucks&vans.Sorry if I said it wrong.The 1978 model year was the last year for 460s to be put into cars.