Ford 385 Series Engine Builder's Forum (370, 429, 460)
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Welcome Back / Welcome Newcomers / A Word of Thanks View Entire Thread - Paul Kane on Sep 18, 2009, 3:27 AM

Good to have it back up - DJOHAGIN on Sep 18, 2009, 8:27 AM

Been a long time - Carl on Sep 18, 2009, 10:06 AM

"Geek-Speak" - Paul Kane on Sep 18, 2009, 12:07 PM

kind of fun ..... - Performance Crankshaft Inc on Sep 18, 2009, 10:55 AM

Cool! - Byron Reynolds on Sep 18, 2009, 11:28 AM

Did it anyway... - Byron Reynolds on Sep 18, 2009, 11:42 AM

Re: Did it anyway... - Paul Kane on Sep 18, 2009, 12:08 PM

RJP checking in - RJP on Sep 18, 2009, 12:07 PM

Re: RJP checking in - Paul Kane on Sep 18, 2009, 12:12 PM

Outstanding - Scotty J AKA The Mad Porter on Sep 18, 2009, 12:39 PM

To paraphrase "The Governator" - chuck stevens on Sep 18, 2009, 12:49 PM

It is neat - Kyle Ladowski on Sep 18, 2009, 2:00 PM

Re: Welcome Back / Welcome Newcomers / A Word of Thanks - Tom C. on Sep 18, 2009, 10:45 PM

Re: Welcome Back / Welcome Newcomers / A Word of Thanks - Tom C. on Sep 18, 2009, 10:53 PM

Updates: - Paul Kane on Sep 19, 2009, 1:36 AM

Re: Updates: - Danny Cabral on Sep 19, 2009, 4:05 AM

Re: Updates: - DJOHAGIN on Sep 19, 2009, 4:18 PM

Re: Welcome Back / Welcome Newcomers / A Word of Thanks - wayne on Sep 19, 2009, 9:22 AM

Is this - Lem Evans on Sep 19, 2009, 9:25 PM

"I'm Wayne James, Bitch!" - Paul Kane on Sep 19, 2009, 10:03 PM

back here - ralph on Sep 19, 2009, 2:47 PM

I are back.. - kim on Sep 23, 2009, 2:03 PM

Wow, what a surprise..... - DAVID on Nov 20, 2009, 7:48 PM

EFI heads..... View Entire Thread - Carl on Nov 18, 2009, 6:14 PM

Given The Ever-Increasing Upsurge In 385 Series Interest... - Paul Kane on Nov 19, 2009, 9:58 PM

No question - Carl on Nov 20, 2009, 9:10 AM

Seasoned OEM Block vs. Aftermarket Block View Entire Thread - Danny Cabral on Oct 24, 2009, 8:56 PM

Re: Seasoned OEM Block vs. Aftermarket Block - chuck stevens on Oct 24, 2009, 10:15 PM

What blocks are available? - Tom C. on Oct 25, 2009, 12:00 PM

Aftermarket blocks - Chuck stevens on Oct 26, 2009, 12:26 PM

Re: Seasoned OEM Block vs. Aftermarket Block - Tom on Nov 1, 2009, 10:34 AM

Re: Seasoned OEM Block vs. Aftermarket Block - Mark McKeown on Nov 2, 2009, 5:06 PM

That's strange... - Lem Evans on Nov 3, 2009, 3:15 PM

I've had good sonic, 4 bolt, filled production blocks live reliably @ 950 HP. - Gary Blair on Nov 3, 2009, 6:30 PM

A460 blocks - Lem Evans on Nov 3, 2009, 9:14 PM

Lem, I made no mention of A460 availability in my post. n/m - Gary Blair on Nov 4, 2009, 8:51 AM

A460 Block Availability - Paul Kane on Nov 4, 2009, 2:31 AM

Re: A460 Block Availability - Mark McKeown on Nov 4, 2009, 10:50 AM

Availability - Lem on Nov 4, 2009, 7:41 PM

Re: Availability - Mark McKeown on Nov 5, 2009, 10:23 AM

I Think We Can All Agree... - Paul Kane on Nov 5, 2009, 3:52 PM

Re: I Think We Can All Agree... - Kim on Nov 5, 2009, 5:35 PM

Re: I Think We Can All Agree... - Mark McKeown on Nov 5, 2009, 6:15 PM

Re: I Think We Can All Agree... - chuck stevens on Nov 5, 2009, 10:05 PM

"no promise date" - Lem on Nov 5, 2009, 6:26 PM

600CI Race Engine Trouble: Request Feedback View Entire Thread - Paul Kane on Oct 26, 2009, 3:42 PM

line hone isn't as true as owner thinks it is - kim on Oct 26, 2009, 10:28 PM

Same Page - Paul Kane on Oct 26, 2009, 11:24 PM

agree, hope you get a long list of quality responses. - Kim on Oct 27, 2009, 12:01 AM

Re: 600CI Race Engine Trouble: Request Feedback - Anonymous on Oct 28, 2009, 12:04 PM

Forged steel crankshaft shouldn't flex but... - Danny Cabral on Oct 28, 2009, 5:39 PM

Crankshaft - Paul Kane on Oct 29, 2009, 10:54 PM

Oil control? - Carl on Oct 28, 2009, 6:51 PM

Mis-commmunication - Paul Kane on Oct 29, 2009, 10:58 PM

Re: Mis-commmunication - Anonymous on Oct 30, 2009, 12:29 AM

Excellent Vibration Damper Article - Danny Cabral on Oct 30, 2009, 10:56 AM

Paul, What type of pan etc? n/m - Gary Blair on Nov 1, 2009, 12:39 AM

Don't Have All The Details - Paul Kane on Nov 4, 2009, 2:21 AM

Good to see the old forum back n/m View Entire Thread - Mark McKeown on Oct 30, 2009, 5:47 PM

Oldie But Goodie - Paul Kane on Oct 30, 2009, 9:32 PM

Exactly Paul, Keep it on topic. n/m - Gary Blair on Nov 1, 2009, 12:31 AM

Stelth intake help View Entire Thread - Jeff on Oct 13, 2009, 3:17 PM

Re: Stelth intake help - Anonymous on Oct 13, 2009, 9:47 PM

Stealth? - DJOHAGIN on Oct 14, 2009, 6:55 PM

No big deal - Carl on Oct 14, 2009, 7:33 PM

Re Stelth - Jeff on Oct 16, 2009, 1:36 PM

Need legal help regarding stolen parts!!!!!! View Entire Thread - Jan Soerensen on Oct 14, 2009, 8:59 PM

Engine Masters View Entire Thread - Carl on Oct 6, 2009, 10:06 AM

Fords Currently Holding Postitions 1, 2, & 3 - Paul Kane on Oct 6, 2009, 2:33 PM

Re: Engine Masters - Carl on Oct 6, 2009, 6:41 PM

Fords Are Currently Holding The Top 4 Postitions... - Paul Kane on Oct 6, 2009, 7:27 PM

Re: Fords Are Currently Holding The Top 4 Postitions... - lem on Oct 6, 2009, 9:59 PM

Re: Fords Are Currently Holding The Top 4 Postitions... - Carl on Oct 7, 2009, 11:05 AM

Kaases Holding 1st Place - Paul Kane on Oct 8, 2009, 4:49 PM

Re: Engine Masters - DJOHAGIN on Oct 8, 2009, 10:08 PM

Jon Kaase Racing wins. - Danny Cabral on Oct 12, 2009, 5:28 AM

460 internally or externally balanced? View Entire Thread - jon on Nov 24, 2005, 12:06 AM

Dampers are the same... - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Nov 24, 2005, 12:18 AM

Re: Dampers are the same... - jon on Nov 29, 2005, 12:29 AM

Correct... nm - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Nov 29, 2005, 2:20 AM

460 balance - gregg b on Nov 30, 2005, 9:25 AM

No! They are not all internally balanced... - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Nov 30, 2005, 9:36 AM

460 ballance - greggb on Dec 5, 2005, 10:46 AM

Industrial 370/429 engines? - Tom C. on Sep 27, 2009, 1:07 PM

None of the 3.59" - Lem on Sep 27, 2009, 1:16 PM

1979-Up - Paul Kane on Sep 28, 2009, 5:55 PM

The shorter the stroke.. - Lem on Sep 30, 2009, 6:38 PM

E85 compatible fuel system components View Entire Thread - Tom C. on Sep 19, 2009, 7:24 PM

Alcohol - Carl on Sep 22, 2009, 5:34 PM

Re: Alcohol - Tom C. on Sep 22, 2009, 10:03 PM

alcohol.... - kim on Sep 23, 2009, 2:13 PM

Re: alcohol.... - Tom C. on Sep 23, 2009, 8:53 PM

prolong storage - Tom C. on Sep 24, 2009, 10:53 PM

more than a week - kim on Sep 25, 2009, 12:05 AM

just like gas - Carl on Sep 25, 2009, 10:52 AM

Re: just like gas - Tom C. on Sep 25, 2009, 9:44 PM

use pump gas - Carl on Sep 26, 2009, 12:30 PM

Re: use pump gas - Tom C. on Sep 27, 2009, 12:25 PM

p51 vs a460 View Entire Thread - ralph on Sep 20, 2009, 10:08 AM

Hmmmmm....(plus a top secret recommendation) - Paul Kane on Sep 20, 2009, 2:03 PM

Re: Hmmmmm....(plus a top secret recommendation) - Anonymous on Sep 20, 2009, 2:21 PM

B460 Truck Heads - Paul Kane on Sep 20, 2009, 2:44 PM

Afterthought: 515-inch Rule is Bugging Me - Paul Kane on Sep 20, 2009, 2:38 PM

Current combo - DJOHAGIN on Sep 20, 2009, 4:03 PM

Re: Current combo - ralph on Sep 20, 2009, 4:20 PM

......... - Lem Evans on Sep 20, 2009, 6:50 PM

More questions - DJOHAGIN on Sep 20, 2009, 8:20 PM

Re: More questions - ralph on Sep 20, 2009, 9:26 PM

Re: More questions - Chuck stevens on Sep 20, 2009, 11:02 PM

Re: More questions - ralph on Sep 20, 2009, 11:12 PM

Given the overall situation... - Paul Kane on Sep 21, 2009, 12:42 PM

Ralph , - Lem Evans on Sep 21, 2009, 7:55 PM

Re: Ralph , - Anonymous on Sep 22, 2009, 8:32 PM

Re: Ralph , - Lem on Sep 23, 2009, 9:07 PM

P51s - DJOHAGIN on Sep 21, 2009, 6:01 PM

Big Bloc Ford with Pro charger! View Entire Thread - BossAuto - John on Nov 23, 2005, 9:58 PM

www.turbomustangs.com - GERRY on Nov 23, 2005, 10:09 PM

Pro Charger - BossAuto - John on Nov 23, 2005, 10:25 PM

must be fabed - GERRY on Nov 24, 2005, 12:48 AM

As for the mount - Allan W. Jones on Nov 24, 2005, 1:56 AM

BYRON IS HIS NAME - GERRY on Nov 24, 2005, 6:06 AM

I will search - Bossauto John on Nov 24, 2005, 11:15 AM

BBF Vortech Mount - ByronRACE on Dec 4, 2005, 5:51 PM

john you can - trent on Nov 25, 2005, 10:27 AM

supercharger store - Boss Auto- John on Nov 25, 2005, 4:56 PM

I am installing the BBC Vortech Kit on my 460 - Buck on Nov 25, 2005, 7:44 PM

buck - GERRY on Nov 26, 2005, 10:37 AM

Hay Buck that it Cool - John on Nov 26, 2005, 7:25 PM

Very nice, Buck!!........n/m - jeff hann on Nov 26, 2005, 7:31 PM

Pro Bolt ET - Bill Fowler on Nov 27, 2005, 2:20 PM

I thought you gave it to me forever - Buck on Dec 3, 2005, 4:39 PM

more pics of Vortech adapted to BBF - Buck on Dec 3, 2005, 4:48 PM

that is - dwayne west on Dec 3, 2005, 5:49 PM

buck - GERRY on Dec 3, 2005, 5:51 PM

More pics of 64 Pro Street - Buck on Dec 6, 2005, 2:14 AM

sweet - GERRY on Dec 6, 2005, 6:53 AM

Pro Comp is now offering a Chinese knock off 460 head. n/m View Entire Thread - Gary Blair on Dec 4, 2005, 4:18 PM

website - Chris Jones on Dec 4, 2005, 5:57 PM

If it's anything like the SBF heads one of those.... - John on Dec 4, 2005, 10:54 PM

Deputy Chris , - Charlie Evans on Dec 5, 2005, 1:25 AM

heads - Chris Jones on Dec 5, 2005, 11:59 PM

An iron version is in development and should be out in march or april... - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Dec 5, 2005, 2:56 AM

We may see an American made iron DOOE-R replacement as well. n/m - Gary Blair on Dec 5, 2005, 10:15 AM

Cool for the truck pull guys - DaveMcLain on Dec 5, 2005, 10:28 AM

That would be great... - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Dec 5, 2005, 1:28 PM

Dave, It's my understanding that it will have better intake and exhaust ports. - Gary Blair on Dec 5, 2005, 6:20 PM

CJ Head made better - DaveMcLain on Dec 5, 2005, 9:04 PM

Many of us that need such a head will have to have... - Bret Powell on Dec 5, 2005, 11:02 PM

Which carb do you like better Holley, Demon or Edelbrock? View Entire Thread - Tim on Nov 8, 2005, 9:56 PM

Re: Which carb do you like better Holley, Demon or Edelbrock? - chilly460 on Nov 9, 2005, 2:31 PM

Any opinions on - Joe on Nov 9, 2005, 2:34 PM

Re: Any opinions on - chilly460 on Nov 9, 2005, 2:42 PM

Are "out of the box" Holley Dominators (1050 or 1150)...... - DAVID on Nov 9, 2005, 3:07 PM

Re: Are "out of the box" Holley Dominators (1050 or 1150)...... - chilly460 on Nov 9, 2005, 3:14 PM

Out of the box dominator... - Mike_R on Nov 9, 2005, 3:26 PM

Makes sense - DAVID on Nov 11, 2005, 3:59 AM

Carb... - Mike_R on Nov 9, 2005, 3:41 PM

850 Mighty Demon annular - Dave on Nov 9, 2005, 11:45 PM

Anyboby ever try one of the old 3 barrell Holleys? - Tim on Nov 10, 2005, 11:29 PM

Re: Anyboby ever try one of the old 3 barrell Holleys? - Randy Malik on Nov 14, 2005, 11:00 AM

Would you slot a SCJ intake to make it work? - Tim on Dec 5, 2005, 11:28 PM

Carburetors - Steve V on Nov 11, 2005, 7:22 AM

SteveV,Was the 1000 HP carb you had a annular booster carb or>>> - Mark Miller on Nov 12, 2005, 12:25 AM

1000 HP... - Rick S. on Nov 12, 2005, 2:06 AM

Carburetors off the shelf vs built....` - DaveMcLain on Nov 12, 2005, 2:42 AM

I have to agree with Dave McLain... - Danny Cabral on Nov 12, 2005, 3:19 AM

Rick S,What size cam,what stall converter, what gears and>>> - Mark Miller on Nov 13, 2005, 12:49 AM

Re: Rick S,What size cam,what stall converter, what gears and>>> - Rick S. on Nov 13, 2005, 1:45 AM

Edelbrocks aren't that bad if you take the weighted valve out. - Tim on Nov 12, 2005, 9:51 PM

How do you take out that part? - john deana on Nov 18, 2005, 6:20 PM

Just take the top off ... - Tim on Nov 22, 2005, 8:19 PM

OK, I will try it tomorrow - john deana on Nov 22, 2005, 11:49 PM

Yep, it makes a noticeable difference - john deana on Nov 23, 2005, 8:32 PM

You might try adjusting the pump to deliver a little more shot - Tim on Nov 29, 2005, 11:50 PM

I move pump shot arm from middle to top.... - john deana on Dec 4, 2005, 8:12 AM

Clarification - Steve V on Nov 14, 2005, 7:02 AM

Carb stuff - long - sorry - Barry R on Nov 14, 2005, 9:53 AM

Great running Carter, The Thermoquad.... - DaveMcLain on Nov 14, 2005, 2:10 PM

The Rochester Quadrajet is another great carburetor... - Danny Cabral on Nov 14, 2005, 2:59 PM

Another vote for Q-jet - Andy on Nov 14, 2005, 9:03 PM

I have one on my 460 ... - Monstermach on Nov 14, 2005, 10:44 PM

CJ vs SCJ - Ron Vesterby on Nov 30, 2005, 11:48 PM

Attention... Steve V ! - 8liter on Nov 14, 2005, 10:27 PM

8896 - Steve V on Nov 15, 2005, 7:27 AM

Damn...I am glad I wasn't the only one... - Rick S. on Nov 14, 2005, 11:37 PM

Rick S,Thanks for answering my questions,i have a couple more for you. - Mark Miller on Nov 15, 2005, 12:01 AM

Too rich quick fix.... - DaveMcLain on Nov 15, 2005, 9:25 AM

Re: Too rich quick fix.... - 8liter on Nov 19, 2005, 5:08 PM

Re: Rick S,Thanks for answering my questions,i have a couple more for you. - Rick S. on Nov 15, 2005, 11:54 AM

My 1000HP was doing the same thing, - Gregg on Nov 15, 2005, 12:03 PM

Dave,Rick S and Gregg,Thanks for the different suggestions to try.>>>t - Mark Miller on Nov 16, 2005, 12:31 AM

Re: Which carb do you like better Holley, Demon or Edelbrock? - 8liter on Nov 19, 2005, 5:09 PM

This is where to install the wire strand, but I have a question too. - Danny Cabral on Nov 23, 2005, 8:10 PM

More carb questions - Doug on Nov 22, 2005, 9:55 PM

websites - Alan on Nov 23, 2005, 9:48 AM

If.... - Barry R on Nov 23, 2005, 6:50 PM

THX - Doug on Nov 23, 2005, 10:43 PM

Boosters - DaveMcLain on Nov 23, 2005, 11:50 PM

OT: 5.0 losing coolant somehow/somewhere View Entire Thread - Greg on Dec 5, 2005, 11:14 PM

Anyone have exp. with 501/514 on the street? View Entire Thread - Sid on Dec 4, 2005, 4:57 PM

Sid - Reddog on Dec 4, 2005, 6:27 PM

n/m oops - Reddog on Dec 4, 2005, 6:28 PM

what specs? - Sid on Dec 4, 2005, 7:10 PM

Re: Anyone have exp. with 501/514 on the street? - James on Dec 5, 2005, 11:18 AM

my block is a '75 - Sid on Dec 5, 2005, 12:08 PM

501 stroker - adney on Dec 5, 2005, 8:03 PM

What do you sell? - Sid on Dec 5, 2005, 9:52 PM

AR plug part # for a 410ci small block 12.5 cr ????? View Entire Thread - Tony on Dec 5, 2005, 2:58 PM

Start With An AR # 3934 - Charlie Evans on Dec 5, 2005, 6:44 PM

Enginemasters for 2006 View Entire Thread - A.W.Brown on Dec 3, 2005, 9:23 PM

Amen !!! One of my biggest issues... - Scott J. AKA the Mad porter !!! on Dec 4, 2005, 12:43 AM

Adney ! - Charlie Evans on Dec 4, 2005, 1:24 AM

as of now...... - adney on Dec 4, 2005, 7:08 AM

At 434 max, how would one best do a BBF?.... - DAVID on Dec 4, 2005, 8:37 AM

because of the RPM rule, idle to 6500 - kim on Dec 4, 2005, 10:04 AM

What's The Bore Size On The 370 CID School Bus Engines? - Charlie Evans on Dec 4, 2005, 1:43 PM

370 bore, - Gregg on Dec 4, 2005, 1:46 PM

Baby, Oh Baby ! Now The Next Problem - Charlie Evans on Dec 4, 2005, 2:33 PM

Well, This Is A Surprise For Me... - Paul Kane on Dec 4, 2005, 2:16 PM

No roller cam bearings, no billet cranks. - Gary Blair on Dec 4, 2005, 4:15 PM

The 10.5 max compression rule...... - DAVID on Dec 4, 2005, 5:10 PM

David, that would be... - Bohica on Dec 4, 2005, 6:01 PM

Re: Too subjective ...... - DAVID on Dec 4, 2005, 8:48 PM

I like the endurance run ... - Matt Robison on Dec 4, 2005, 10:16 PM

Matt... - Bohica on Dec 5, 2005, 3:25 AM

That Thought... - Randy Malik on Dec 5, 2005, 10:31 AM

Randy... - Bohica on Dec 5, 2005, 12:23 PM

I'm not sure you want all the heavy weight... - Bret Powell on Dec 4, 2005, 5:44 PM

Im thinkin Cleveland, too!!! - TorinoStyle2 on Dec 4, 2005, 7:24 PM

How About - ShaZam on Dec 4, 2005, 9:02 PM

The best choice I think would be the CHI head on a Windsor block. - Gary Blair on Dec 4, 2005, 9:52 PM

Are you thinking about the Wheezer's better oiling... - Mike G. on Dec 5, 2005, 12:27 AM

Mike, just for the reason's you listed plus the taller deck if you choose. n/m - Gary Blair on Dec 5, 2005, 7:52 AM

Cleveland block - DaveMcLain on Dec 5, 2005, 8:23 AM

How about 434c.i. @ 9.2" !.........(n/m) - LivermoreDave on Dec 5, 2005, 11:09 AM

stroke is the word in this competition - kim on Dec 5, 2005, 1:11 PM

who says they have to be cleveland heads to use canted valve? - RobC on Dec 5, 2005, 1:36 PM

Thanks, Gary. Good to see you back here again. n/m - Mike G. on Dec 5, 2005, 5:39 PM

Wrong place but.. - Barry R on Dec 5, 2005, 9:48 AM

I have got you covered!! - Adney on Dec 5, 2005, 2:23 PM

What are the "honest" intentions of the competition? - kim on Dec 5, 2005, 4:04 PM

"honest intentions"... - Randy Malik on Dec 5, 2005, 5:53 PM

Kim and Randy, you said it!!!......... - jeff hann on Dec 5, 2005, 6:19 PM

BBf ignition system View Entire Thread - dave keane on Dec 5, 2005, 1:01 PM

Re: BBf ignition system - Randy Malik on Dec 5, 2005, 6:18 PM

short water pump for 429-460 HELP !!!!! View Entire Thread - rick-k on Dec 5, 2005, 1:28 PM

they were - Aaron on Dec 5, 2005, 2:43 PM

shorter water pump - Dave Boys on Dec 5, 2005, 2:49 PM

ballancer. - rick on Dec 5, 2005, 3:00 PM

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