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i do have one another question 429 boss is that just a 429 with hemi heads are is that a spical breed of motors diffrent block, diffrent heads, pistons, crank... and are those some kinda of special heads are can you get them anywhere. while we are talking about 429's and 460's i figuared i could just throw it out there. trying to learn all i can about ford big block and make use when i build a motor its the motor i want
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Mike

Originally Posted by FordManMike

i do have one another question 429 boss is that just a 429 with hemi heads are is that a spical breed of motors diffrent block, diffrent heads, pistons, crank... and are those some kinda of special heads are can you get them anywhere. while we are talking about 429's and 460's i figuared i could just throw it out there. trying to learn all i can about ford big block and make use when i build a motor its the motor i want
Thanks
Mike

A Boss 429 uses differnt carb, different intake manifold, different heads, different pistons, different rods, different crankshaft, different block, etc. Still based on the 385 Series (370/429/460) engine family, but a different deal altogether, too. And it's pricey.

Paul