luckythirteen13

while the idea of a big block in a fox is great, look at the hp numbers of that motor. 500hp/tq isnt anything special. a small block could do that. my 331 will make more then that

86onboost

Here are the specs of the 460 im buying off ebay
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512HP 460 to bring your ride to life! This 460 does not just have horsepower, it also has 507 ft lbs of torque at 5000rpm to really push you back in the drivers seat! This engine will run on leaded or unleaded Premium fuel. Works best with 2800 stall speed torque convertor (not included) and comes with a new automatic transmission flexplate.
The balanced rotating assembly (typically includes crankshaft, forged pistons, rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and balancer) featured in this engine:
[ul][*]3.850" stroke cast iron crank[*]6.605" big beam forged rods with ARP rod bolts[*]10½ to 1 compression forged domed pistons [/ul]
More special features of this engine include:
[ul][*]Seasoned 2-bolt main block, vatted, magnaflux checked for cracks, thermal cleaned, steelabrated, bored and honed and plateau honed to fit new hypereutectic pistons[*]Deck head gasket surface on block to ensure a good seal[*]New CompCams Hydraulic flat tappet cam with .584"Int/.588"Exh valve lift[*]Aluminum heads with 2.245"Int/1.744"Exh Cobra Jet size stainless swirl polished valves with undercut stems to improve flow - similar to Cobra Jet head[*]Screw-in studs and guide plates[*]New Hardened exhaust seats for use with leaded or unleaded fuel[*]New 1.440" high performance springs set up to match cam[*]New Spiral-type valve guides for better oil retention[*]New High temperature valves seals[*]New Hardened push rods[*]New Adjustable roller tip rocker arms[*]New Perfect Circle rings[*]New Double row timing set[*]New High volume oil pump with steel drive shaft and bolt on oil pickup tube[*]New Brass expansion plugs[*]New Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold. This dual plane intake constant cross-sectional area design builds low end and mid-range acceleration while optimized runner path make top-end hp[*]This engine takes a square bore carb. It works best with a 850cfm carb (not included)[*]All parts are painted separately before assembly for that show quality look [/ul]
This engine comes completely assembled with oil pan, timing cover, harmonic balancer, valve covers, and Edelbrock intake manifold. We even supply a new a/t flexplate with this engine.
Unlike many engines you see for sale here on Ebay that are churned out assembly-line style, this engine is custom built from start to finish in our state of the art facility by professionals that take pride in their work to guarantee that you get a top quality engine the first time!.

This engine is covered by a 12 month, 12,000 mile written warranty.
(There is no warranty when using a Blower, Turbo, Super C

86onboost

yeah but i can add more to that by buying aftermarket parts.


yeah 500 is decent, but i can stroke mine to 557 Ci, 603 Ci, and even 800 + Ci.... now imagine the Hp,, do that with a SB...

my77stang

see qoute below....

thats the whole key, i mean 500 hp out of that big block is not beating the crap out of it like it is with a small block. it will hold up to that 500 alot better, and have the potential to make WAY more than you could with any small block.

86onboost

could i use my c4 with this motor, with a new belhousing..

also do i need a new k member

luckythirteen13

gimme a good block and twin turbos and ill hand you a 1500hp motor with only 347ci and still gets good milage

my77stang

do the same thing to a big block and have more power.

you cant win that arguement dude. 4.360 bore is stock for a 460 IIRC, cant do that with a dart small block. the block is capable of supporting a much longer stroke crank than a small block. larger displacement will ALWAYS equal more power potential, not to mention the inherent port design of the big blocks are way better than small blocks, so a set of killer BB heads are gonna flow much better than a set of killer SB heads.

dont get me wrong, i love small block fords - especially the 351's but there becomes a point where stepping into a big block is best.
plus a big block under the hood of a fox is just sexy as hell anyways

luckythirteen13

we are talking street car tho. who runs a 800ci motor in a street car. for the hp hes making im simply saying it would have been cheaper and lighter to do it with a SB.

now if i had a boat.......turbo charged BB all the way[sm=icon_rock.gif]

86 5.0L

Stroked & Force-Inducted 460 > any other block[8D]

my77stang

honestly, why not? if i had the money for the swap and the stroker kit i'd do it, i mean - you could have a low compression naturally aspirated motor that would run 87 octane, built with a very streetable cam for good idle quality, and still make GOBS and GOBS of power.