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11-27-2006, 01:09 PM
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460 build-up plans/layout?
Hey everybody, Just found the forum and it looks like the place I may get answers to my predicament. My A/C was bought used and went away with the divorce so I moved to the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm in the process of severely customizing a 66 Continental. It originally came with a 462 and first year C-6. I aquired a '75 460/C-6 from an LTD with 60,000 miles as a donor. I wanted to know if anybody has low-budget, tried and true combinations for the 460 that will get it into the 500-650 HP range. This is going to be a cruiser and I would like durability and "cheap" power over all but with a curb weight of 5200lbs. I'd like to have a bit of motivation too. I can't afford much at the moment but I'm fair at hunting down parts and pieces and a build that could stage out (rotating assembly first with the stock intake and other stuff just to get it moving again, doesn't have to run right) would be ideal. PerfectionI know it's a lot to ask, that's why I posted here. Just as a side note, I'm anticipating shaving off close to 1200lbs. just by removing/replacing the sound-deadening material and a few select non-essentials (even more considering I'm bagging the suspension and chopping the top 4 1/2") so that would hopefully add to the general zip on this land yacht. The quicker I get this finished, the quicker I get another Cobra so any help is appreciated. I apologise for the ramble.
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11-27-2006, 03:18 PM
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Upgrade to the SCJ heads available from Ford Racing. Big bang for the buck. Add to that a good cam and intake and you can be well over 500 HP.
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11-27-2006, 03:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 302 AFR 165
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Edelbrock makes a nice head and cam package for the money for the 460. 460 motors really like good heads just like all ford stuff.
later
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11-27-2006, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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Cobra Make, Engine: E-M / Power Performance / 521 stroker / Holley HP EFI
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Goto http://www.460ford.com/index.php
Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. 
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11-27-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis Kelley
460 motors really like good heads just like all ford stuff.
dennis
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Who doesn't? 
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11-28-2006, 02:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SCJ429 & FE406
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Go to the 460 forum as suggested above. There are some really knowledgeable people there and you can trust that if they recommend a place to go for parts, you will not be ripped off and what you buy from those people will actually work as stated. I for one would take a long, hard look at a 502 stroker setup and use a set of fully worked 1968 1971 C8VE, C9VE or
D0VE cylinder heads. Correctly set up, your engine will give you reliable and torque figures in the 500 plus range.
A well built 460 with aluminum heads and a decent cam will easily surpass the 500hp marker and run for years. Remember though that with that kind of horsepower you need a special oil pump (FORD SVO / SVT / SCJ) and a mix of other items that enhance the longevity and reliability of your engine.
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11-28-2006, 02:07 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Almac, 502 stroker, T56.
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Just completed a 502 stroker build with the new Kasse SCJ heads. Car is 10 times better than the old 460. Cost not that great.
Torque is around 580ft/lbs and very tractable round town.
Would recommend looking at the 870 cfm street avenger carb which I think makes the package more user friendly
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11-30-2006, 01:52 PM
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What sort of budjet are you working with? The best option for a heavy cruiser like that would be a stroker to build as much low end torque as possible. Despite popular opinion, you don't need to spend $1500.00 on heads to make the kind of power your Lincoln needs.
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11-30-2006, 05:40 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coupe,Blue w/white stripes SB; Roadster, Blue w/white stripes BB w/2-4s; SPF installer/Hot Rod-Custom Car builder
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Where are you located?? I would be interested in that 462/C6, I love those engines and have a car just waiting to have one installed. No, it's not a Lincoln...by probably 3500lbs.
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01-27-2007, 02:58 PM
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A very belated thanks to all of you. Looks like I'm going to have a little delay in my project but I've already started hunting for some heads. Hopefully I'll have all the pieces & parts by late spring and can go from there. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and humor,
CW
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