ford blocks

RDRZ · 02-03-2002, 06:45 PM

I have heard that most of the original ford big blocks were 2-bolt mains. Is this true? I have a 429 big block with the 2-bolt and I want to know if it will be able to handle a lot of horse. My friend, who knows quite a bit about fords, says that I will have no problem turning the 429 into a cj. thanks for your help, josh.

Gearhead999 · 02-04-2002, 09:03 PM

Yes most were 2 bolt main engines.

You don't really have a problem unless you are looking for mega horsepower. Supercharged, etc.

Coupe Devil · 02-06-2002, 02:02 PM

I have abuddy that has a 472. the bloc kfrom a 460 and a 429 are the same. The difference oin cubes is in the crank. His is bored out to make 472 cubic inches.He is running STOCK 460 crank, C&A rods, Ross pistons, Roller cam, Aluminum Cobra Jet heads, Victor intake and a 1350 alky carb. It is making close to 900 hp, with the port work and tuned finely. All he had done to the block is hard block around the cylinders and a stud girlde. I assume you are talking for a race car and this would be good. But if your running this on the street. the above combo would be great other than the alky carb and hard block. SHould still be good for over 700 horses.

Brad

Oh and also we turned it 8750 last weekend at the first pull of hte year on a stock crank.

02-03-2002, 06:45 PM	#1
RDRZ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 74	ford blocks I have heard that most of the original ford big blocks were 2-bolt mains. Is this true? I have a 429 big block with the 2-bolt and I want to know if it will be able to handle a lot of horse. My friend, who knows quite a bit about fords, says that I will have no problem turning the 429 into a cj. thanks for your help, josh.

02-04-2002, 09:03 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Yes most were 2 bolt main engines. You don't really have a problem unless you are looking for mega horsepower. Supercharged, etc. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

02-06-2002, 02:02 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I have abuddy that has a 472. the bloc kfrom a 460 and a 429 are the same. The difference oin cubes is in the crank. His is bored out to make 472 cubic inches.He is running STOCK 460 crank, C&A rods, Ross pistons, Roller cam, Aluminum Cobra Jet heads, Victor intake and a 1350 alky carb. It is making close to 900 hp, with the port work and tuned finely. All he had done to the block is hard block around the cylinders and a stud girlde. I assume you are talking for a race car and this would be good. But if your running this on the street. the above combo would be great other than the alky carb and hard block. SHould still be good for over 700 horses. Brad Oh and also we turned it 8750 last weekend at the first pull of hte year on a stock crank. __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

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