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Jan 8, 2010 | 11:26 AM

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460 build coming up.

ok here's what the deal is. my 460 in a 85 f250 is on its way down and im about to build it. What combination would do best for towing. Its got a big edelbrock carb already on it and im thinkin about the best route to go. what yal think? its gonna have to be bored over atleast .30 Any special headwork or heads/cam that would help? i know one cam company offers a offroad/towing cam thanks

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Jan 9, 2010 | 09:26 AM

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Are you planning on keeping any of the smog stuff on it ?

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Jan 9, 2010 | 10:38 AM

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No I want to remove all smog equipment it may already be done because ye engine light is on. This is gonna be a farm truck and down here no emissions testing is done

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Jan 10, 2010 | 12:21 AM

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performer intake, headers, go to summit racing and narrow cams down to towing for the 460 there's a few i think, or something like the comp 4x4 cams

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Jan 10, 2010 | 11:12 AM

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stock heads? what happend is the 4bbl has ate the rings up. i wanna get it to where i can leave the carb on there and everything run in sync.

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