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General rule of thumb when assembling an engine is to install the camshaft first. I feel that with the 429/460, the very first component to be installed (temporarily) is the distributor...mount it...

We almost always install HV pumps in our builds. Unless we are searching for evey last iota of horsepower the HV pump has its benefits.

Generally, an M84 (standard volume) can support big hp...

chopped66impala,

Where an oil pump is on a Ford engine is of little concern relative to its oiling capabilities, as they use a gerotor oil pump...unlike the chevy which has the more...

:whacked: If the LOOK of an engine is all you concern yourself with, tigers83, then go ahead and keep your distibutor and oil pump in the back of the engine. Ford put them up front because they put...

Car Craft March 2006. You should also know then that once the magazine came out, they also got deluged with an BIG onslaught of angry letters from 460 engine builders crying foul.

The REAL truth:...

:3dSMILE: That about sums it up right there. :D

Paul

maddog, I agree with your wager; I too wouldn't dare bet more than five bucks against the 460. :3dSMILE:

Paul

In reply to your question, I'll put it this way: On more than one occastion I've seen 700hp BBF's beat 800 hp BBC's. :)

One of the bizarre misunderstandings that the 460 seems to have from the...