460 swap
07-15-2007, 11:27 PM
#22
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RE: 460 swap
The C-4 will work fine with the BB, you'll need to beef it up though. Do a search here, and check out http://www.fordifiedracing.homestead...gblockfox.html.
07-16-2007, 12:52 AM
#25
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RE: 460 swap
ORIGINAL: 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.
who runs a 800ci motor in a street car.
07-16-2007, 05:21 AM
#26
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RE: 460 swap
hell yeah, im with u on that...and i dont see no s.b. holding up to 1500hp very long, but it would be fun
a twin turbo 460 would be so sick!!!
ahh what am i talking for i cant even afford headers, let alone even a rebuild on my current motor
a twin turbo 460 would be so sick!!!ahh what am i talking for i cant even afford headers, let alone even a rebuild on my current motor
ORIGINAL: 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.
who runs a 800ci motor in a street car.
07-16-2007, 05:59 AM
#27
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RE: 460 swap
FWIW, Erica Ortiz was running in the 6's at over 200MPH with a stock 460 block with 4-bolt main conversion. 557 is about the biggest you can go with a stock block, but at least you dont have to do any grinding for clearance.
07-16-2007, 08:24 AM
#28
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RE: 460 swap
FWIW, Erica Ortiz was running in the 6's at over 200MPH with a stock 460 block with 4-bolt main conversion. 557 is about the biggest you can go with a stock block, but at least you dont have to do any grinding for clearance.
yes!
07-16-2007, 01:18 PM
#30
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RE: 460 swap
You will need to sink some money into a c-4 to have it last long behind a big block. Even though it is a pain you might consider a c-6 which is a stronger tranny. From what I have heard a c-6 will fit, but there are exhaust clearance issues and slight tranny tunnel clearance issues which may require the BFH mod...I would not buy an ebay engine simply because any problems you have, involve shipping a big block. 460s are cheap to buy, pick one up, order a nice rotating assembly and have a good local shop build it. Very possible you can save money that way as well. My 2 cents...