Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Build Max-Performance

Learn to make incredible horsepower from Ford’s mostpowerful big-block engine design For years, Ford relied on the venerable FE big-blockengine design to power its passenger cars, trucks, and evenmuscle cars—and why not? The design was rugged, reliable,amortized, and a proven race winner at Le Mans and dragstrips across the country. However, as is always the case withtechnology, time marches on, and Ford had a new design withmany 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 applicationsfrom 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 ofperformance building are covered, including engine historyand design, induction systems, cylinder heads, the valvetrain,camshaft selection, the engine block, and rotating assemblies.The best options, optimal parts matching, aftermarket versusfactory 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 foryour off-road F-150, a better-preforming version of a 1970serasmog motor for your luxury Lincoln, or an all-out highhorsepowermill for your muscle car, this book is a welcomeaddition to your performance library. • First modern all-color performance book in decadesdedicated to this engine• Covers both aftermarket and factory parts• Millions of these engines were built over a 30-year span