I picked up a good solid 1971 2 door 429 for $1000. I am restoring it to a point, and modifying the engine.
I am installing a WEIAND dual plane intake(8012), a SUMMIT cam/lifters only (.479/.508 lift), SUMMIT timeing chain/gear (double roller), HOLLEY 750 cfm 4v.
This is the first step. This is also my first mod on a classic by myself at 31 years old. I feel like Ime behind and need to catch up, so any advice to take into account is good advice.
Also, let me know about any trouble spots, tricks, and plain old wisedome I might need when Ime in there.
Thanks, and heres to a long future with the THUNDERBIRD CLUB!!
MIKE.
Cam, Timeing chain, intake, carb. change...ANY ADVICE?
Your engine mods sound o.k. - just check the cam is compatible with a stock convertor in your auto - too 'lumpy' a cam will make driving in cities a bear as the engine will want to stall each time you pull it into gear.
Try running the specs for your modification on this site: 460ford.com
They're a great bunch of knowledgable guys.
Try running the specs for your modification on this site: 460ford.com
They're a great bunch of knowledgable guys.
Kiwi Thunderbirder
'66 Town Landau
'55 F100
'37 Ford coupe
'64 Anglia
'05 Ultraglide Classic
'66 Town Landau
'55 F100
'37 Ford coupe
'64 Anglia
'05 Ultraglide Classic
Like Jabba the Hutt says, "I like you, your my kind of SCUM,.....dog!"
Thanks for the input. I decided against the cam change. I dont want to haft to mess with the tork converter. The intake, and carb are on now. I will start it up tomorrow and hopefully no leaks!!
I am still going to put a timing chain/gear in it later this summer. This alone would bring out the true potential of the motor (un-retard the engine).
Thanks for the input. I decided against the cam change. I dont want to haft to mess with the tork converter. The intake, and carb are on now. I will start it up tomorrow and hopefully no leaks!!
I am still going to put a timing chain/gear in it later this summer. This alone would bring out the true potential of the motor (un-retard the engine).
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