Learn to make incredible horsepower from Ford's most powerful big-block
engine design.
For years, Ford relied on the venerable FE big-block engine design to
power its passenger cars, trucks, and even muscle cars--and why not? The
design was rugged, reliable, amortized, and a proven race winner at Le
Mans and drag strips across the country. However, as is always the case
with technology, time marches on, and Ford had a new design with many
improvements in mind. Enter the 385 family of engines (also known as the
"Lima" big-block). Produced from 1968-1998, the 385-series engines were
used in multiple applications from industrial trucks to muscle cars and
luxury cruisers.
In Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Build Max Performance, which was
written by Ford expert Jim Smart, all aspects of performance building
are covered, including engine history and design, induction systems,
cylinder heads, the valvetrain, camshaft selection, the engine block,
and rotating assemblies. The best options, optimal parts matching,
aftermarket versus factory parts, budget levels, and build levels are
also examined. The 429/460 engines are a good platform for stroking, so
that is covered here as well.
Whether you want to build a torque-monster engine for your off-road
F-150, a better-preforming version of a 1970s-era smog motor for your
luxury Lincoln, or an all-out high-horsepower mill for your muscle car,
this book is a welcome addition to your performance library.
