Description: 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 --> Visit Our Store About Us Feedback Newsletters Contact Us Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Build Max-Performance Description Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Build Max-Performance--> SKU: F9781613256046 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 CONDITION: AUTHOR: Jim Smart AUTHOR BIO: Jim Smart is a veteran automotive journalist, contributing to just about every Mustang and Ford magazine ever published. Over the decades, Jim has had hundreds of how-to and feature articles on Fords and Mustang published. Jim is also an enthusiast, and he has been the owner and restorer of multiple enthusiast vehicles including various Mustangs. Jim resides with his family in Southern California. DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 2021 DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11” ILLUSTRATIONS: 355 color photos and charts PAGES: 160 Payment Policy We accept: PayPal, Credit card or debit card Return Policy If you're not satisfied for any reason, our return policy allows you to send back the merchandise within 30 days of the date you received the package for an exchange or a refund of the purchase price, minus the shipping, handling, restocking fee. Shipping Policy All orders are shipped Standard Shipping Monday - Friday as long as the order is placed by 3:00 pm est. You can combine your orders at checkout for combined shipping rates. Categories Airplanes American Cars Automotive stories Boats Box Sets British Cars Car Care & Detailing Supplies Clothing & Apparel Design European & Japanese Cars French Cars Gas Memorabilia & Automobilia German Cars Hot Rods Italian Cars Japanese, China, Korea Microcars Military , Fire, Police Motorcycle, Scooter & Bicycle Racing Restoration & Technical SAAB Tattoos Toys Tractors Trailers Trains BIG and little + Boats Trucks & Jeeps & Buses Volvo Other Newsletter! Join our mailing list for our latest additions and special offers! Sign Up Now! -->
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Brand: CarTech
Manufacturer Part Number: F9781613256046
Author: Jim Smart
Pages: 160
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: December 2021
Dimensions: 8.5 x 11”
Illustrations: 355 color photos and charts
Language: English
Publication Year: 2021
Author Bio: Jim Smart is a veteran automotive journalist, contributing to jus