I am getting ready to build a 1972 460 to put in my 56 F-100. I am looking at a Hampton blower for it. I want "horsepower"! Any suggestions on any special head improvements, bore/stroke, pistons, crank, cam? Money is no object so let me know your ideas. Thanks

 

What do you mean by "horsepower"...700 H.P. for $7,500+ or are you stepping up to 2000 H.P. such as in an alcohol blown funny car for $40,000 (engine price only)? Is the truck for street, show, or racing? How do you plan on getting the power "to the ground"...I can see this project going from a low of $15,000-20,000 to a high of $100,000+ depending on what you mean by "money being no object".

 

Thanks for the reply and sorry for the confusion on price and use. The 460 is going into a 56 F-100 that I am building for show and race. I would like to get between 800 and 1000 hp and as of right now I am looking at rebuilding the C6 tranny I have to handle the horsepower, if that can be done, if not than ?????. Behind the tranny is a 9" Ford rearend that I would like to build up. I have been looking at a Hampton blower. Looking at spending not much more than $30,000 on building the engine.

 

I think 800 to 1,000 H.P. is very realistic for a blown 460. You should purchase an aftermarket steel crank and you might as well have it stroked while your at it. Aim for 520-550 cu. in. As far as cam recomendations...go directly to the cam Mfg. this is too critical of an area to get advice "off the street" especially for a blown engine. For heads I would talk to "Hampton" for their advice or purchase the Ford Motorsport heads #M-6049-C460. Do not use the old cast iron or new aluminum version of the "Cobra Jet" heads, they are too restrictive...your horsepower will be limited to around 600 H.P. on an unblown engine. Your pistons will of course need to be forged and limit comp ratio to 7.5:1 or no more than 8:1
The C-6 can be built to handle 800+ H.P. Make sure you use the Ford or aftermarket "needle bearing kits", a C-6 case that's machined for 5 frictions for low-reverse and a 5 or 6 friction high clutch drum. Stay away from "trans-brakes" to insure longer life. The 9" third member should be upgraded to nodular iron and you will definetly need aftermarket axles. If you need any more particulars you can call me at (541)447-5724 evenings. Deen