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Old 09-06-2009, 08:02 PM
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What is an A460 i am thinking about building a big block and i keep reading about A460 blocks and heads. just some info or a link would be great.
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:32 PM
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a 460....

kinda self explainatory

google Ford 460
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:58 PM
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Dude, unless you're building north of 1,000hp an A460 block is a huge waste of money. An A460 block and heads will cost a rather substantial sum of money. That's some VERY expensive racing.
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Old 09-06-2009, 10:37 PM
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no they designate it as an A460 like part number.
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Old 09-06-2009, 10:46 PM
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Normal 460 blocks have put out 800-1000+ hp for many many passes, the A460 block is an aftermarket block that takes up where they leave off, I think they are about 2000 dollars for the bare block.

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Old 09-06-2009, 10:48 PM
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thank you. so what is the difference in the 460 heads and the 514 heads that ford offers.
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Old 09-07-2009, 09:45 AM
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the 514 heads are ment for a large cube stroker. theres some semi decent stock heads that can be used to make decent power out of the 460 too
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Old 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM
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thank you very much i really apricate the help. my blower 5.0 just gave up so looking to go the next step and now have a direction to start.
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Old 09-07-2009, 01:14 PM
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Build a blower 347, it will fit much easier than a 460, weigh a lot less, have better response and make just as much power.
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Old 09-07-2009, 03:20 PM
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No i would rather do something different, there are a few guys here in my home town that have turbo and supercharged 347 331.
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