need suggestions for the best all around torque and tire frying power available out of my 1974 460 ford engine
2007-12-11 12:19:33 · 6 answers · asked by greaseball351 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
call any of the cam manufacturers cust service an they will answer that question for you , they will take your specs an fit the cam to ur needs.
2007-12-11 13:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by Racer 35 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford 460 Camshaft
2016-10-22 08:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use a VooDoo cam from Lunati it has a nice idle and it said to build power from idle to 6200 rpm now keep in mind that is under perfect conditions but I like it we tow with this truck every weekend and it has made plenty of power and last summer for fun we unhooked the trailer and drag raced the tow truck a 77 F-150 well we could not get it to hook at all but it put on some great tire and smoke shows,we finally managed a 9.67 pass at 81 mph on a 1/8 mile track using a 2.73 gear and open differential this included a straight on 100 ft burn off even after the track was sprayed with traction additives,pretty cool no one out at the strip expected a old brown 77 ford to pull those numbers without slicks,gears,and no added weight in the bed.
460's are the most misunderstood motors built by ford,but when you take the time to build one right they are monsters of torque.
2007-12-13 13:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by Big Daddy D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much addition work are you ready to do?
The recommendation will change with that answer.
Lunati has some seriously extreme cams, but you would need to change lifters,push rods, change fuel ratio. to get the HP out of that swap.
Edelbrock offers some decent cam packages, including at least one that would boost you a bit without having to do a ton of extra work.
2007-12-11 14:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by W_Howey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You want to use the thinnest oil that will stay in the truck between oil changes. If the truck is a bit low when it comes time for the next change, then you've found the right weight. If you have to add oil between changes, then it's too thin.
2016-04-08 21:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a mild lift and duration cam, if you get too carried away you will be changing lifters and push rods, rocker arms and the great fun of trying DEGREE a cam, not TOO bad after you have done it once, but the first time will make you drink and cuss
2007-12-14 11:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by silverbullet217 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋