BB Ford

gmhatr · 12-18-2004, 01:17 PM

Anyone on here done a BB conversion? I have a 429 police intercepter motor. Is it worth the hassel. Any input would be great.

82 GT · 12-23-2004, 07:16 PM

IMO, you would be better off building a 408 stroker motor.
That 429 engine probably needs rebuilt(I'm guessing).
It would be much cheaper and easier to build a 351w block and put in there.

Coupe Devil · 12-23-2004, 07:47 PM

Ive done it, Best friend has done it. I also am running a P.I. Motor at the time. It laid down this past season because im a dumb ass and did something stupid but DO IT. Its totally worth it. I absolutely love having a big block in my car. I am building a new motor for mine soon, 466, bigger cam, better pistons, worked DOVE heads..Those Pi heads are REAL good heads, work better for higher rpm engine than the regular ole DOVE heads. If you need anything and dont feel like posting it alot or what ever email me BradleyRJ@hotmail.com I will give you all the help I can.. Where exactly is Matton Il? Im in west ky and I dont think that Mattoon is to far of a drive from Mayfield where I am.

Need anything else dont be afraid to ask
Brad

rwhite65 · 12-24-2004, 02:25 AM

I like the idea cause u just don't see it all that often.
Ryan

gmhatr · 12-24-2004, 12:04 PM

I found a fuel injection site that can build a system for it. I am planning on using a victor intake. http://www.force-efi.com/machefi.htm Tell me what you think.

82 GT · 12-24-2004, 05:01 PM

Since money doesn't seem to be an issue, then go for the big block.

gmhatr · 12-24-2004, 08:48 PM

This isn't going to be an overnight project just wanted some opinions to let me know if it was worth it or not. I've heard the phrase cubic inches is where it's at. Just wanted a little backup. Thanks for the input Coupe Devil I'll be keeping in touch with you.

12-18-2004, 01:17 PM	#1
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	BB Ford Anyone on here done a BB conversion? I have a 429 police intercepter motor. Is it worth the hassel. Any input would be great.

12-23-2004, 07:16 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: BB Ford IMO, you would be better off building a 408 stroker motor. That 429 engine probably needs rebuilt(I'm guessing). It would be much cheaper and easier to build a 351w block and put in there. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-23-2004, 07:47 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Re: BB Ford Ive done it, Best friend has done it. I also am running a P.I. Motor at the time. It laid down this past season because im a dumb ass and did something stupid but DO IT. Its totally worth it. I absolutely love having a big block in my car. I am building a new motor for mine soon, 466, bigger cam, better pistons, worked DOVE heads..Those Pi heads are REAL good heads, work better for higher rpm engine than the regular ole DOVE heads. If you need anything and dont feel like posting it alot or what ever email me BradleyRJ@hotmail.com I will give you all the help I can.. Where exactly is Matton Il? Im in west ky and I dont think that Mattoon is to far of a drive from Mayfield where I am. Need anything else dont be afraid to ask Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-24-2004, 02:25 AM	#4
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: BB Ford I like the idea cause u just don't see it all that often. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

12-24-2004, 12:04 PM	#5
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	Re: BB Ford I found a fuel injection site that can build a system for it. I am planning on using a victor intake. http://www.force-efi.com/machefi.htm Tell me what you think.

12-24-2004, 05:01 PM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: BB Ford Since money doesn't seem to be an issue, then go for the big block. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-24-2004, 08:48 PM	#7
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	Re: BB Ford This isn't going to be an overnight project just wanted some opinions to let me know if it was worth it or not. I've heard the phrase cubic inches is where it's at. Just wanted a little backup. Thanks for the input Coupe Devil I'll be keeping in touch with you.

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