1977 460ci Engine

NJP · 03-21-2003, 12:33 AM

Hi all....
I'm looking at a 1977 460ci motor that came out of a lincon, and I need to know if that block is going to be worth building for a street-strip car. Someone else told me that the late 60's early 70's blocks were better. The price seems right, so if anyone can give me any info I would appreciate it.

Thanks

blownbyyou · 03-21-2003, 07:35 PM

A 460 block is a good block to use on the strip, you can make it streetable, but it will be one powerful street block. depending on what you plan to do with the engine. new parts are coming out by holley and edlbrock for the 460. and to make it lighter new aluminum heads. but if you want a good street and strip engine and still have some money in your pockets get a 347 strocker block. it will be alot cheeper and pack a good punch.

Dark Knight · 03-24-2003, 12:09 PM

while the early blocks are a little stronger, they both will handle 600HP. if you can get a set of the older 70-71 heads, they'll flow better than the later ones.. you can make some serious HP with a 460 for pretty cheap with 450-500HP and lots of torque..
the car wont handle as good, but it'll go...

BTW, I thought about a 347 for my 68 stang.. but decided on a 514 big block..

oh yeah, go here for tons of 460 tech
http://www.network54.com/Forum/85220

NJP · 03-25-2003, 06:06 PM

Thanks for the info. I bought the motor and am tearing it down this weekend!

03-21-2003, 12:33 AM	#1
NJP Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 6	1977 460ci Engine Hi all.... I'm looking at a 1977 460ci motor that came out of a lincon, and I need to know if that block is going to be worth building for a street-strip car. Someone else told me that the late 60's early 70's blocks were better. The price seems right, so if anyone can give me any info I would appreciate it. Thanks

03-21-2003, 07:35 PM	#2
blownbyyou Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: maryland Posts: 27	A 460 block is a good block to use on the strip, you can make it streetable, but it will be one powerful street block. depending on what you plan to do with the engine. new parts are coming out by holley and edlbrock for the 460. and to make it lighter new aluminum heads. but if you want a good street and strip engine and still have some money in your pockets get a 347 strocker block. it will be alot cheeper and pack a good punch. __________________ 1966 ford mustang coupe. 302H.O.+H.O 450hp 350 hp dual stage NOS 4:11 8" aburn Prorearend ATI c4 reverse manual valve body. no e.t. yet before rear swap and NOS addition ran 15.1 with the 2.78 rear gears

03-24-2003, 12:09 PM	#3
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	while the early blocks are a little stronger, they both will handle 600HP. if you can get a set of the older 70-71 heads, they'll flow better than the later ones.. you can make some serious HP with a 460 for pretty cheap with 450-500HP and lots of torque.. the car wont handle as good, but it'll go... BTW, I thought about a 347 for my 68 stang.. but decided on a 514 big block.. oh yeah, go here for tons of 460 tech http://www.network54.com/Forum/85220 __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

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03-25-2003, 06:06 PM	#4
NJP Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. I bought the motor and am tearing it down this weekend!