I would go with the 460 also. One of the reasons I like the 472/500
is because there are so many of them out here. There are actually
alot of 429/460s here too but are getting expensive. The 460 weighs
more, but with all the aftermarket parts available, like aluminium
heads you can make the 460 lose alot of weight. So if it cheap and
available pick one up! Tell us how the engien goes runs when its done
too!
--- In big-cube-cady@y..., "bigbraxx" <braxx@m...> wrote:
> Sorry guys,
> I want to build a big motored light drag car to run 11 flat in the
> quarter. I planned on running a 500 cadillac, but there just aren't
> any running motors around here (S.E. Michigan). I was looking for a
> running 500 motor and 400trans, and small light chassis. I keep
> looking in the papers and online. NOTHING!!!!!!!
> Guess what there are a lot of around me though? Ton's of 460 Ford
> trucks and 460 Lincolns with C6 tranny's. There are about 5 places
> that build motor mount kits, headers and every thing else you need.
I
> found a good condition 86 Mustang notch back. No motor or trans but
> it does have a 8.8" rear end with 4.10 gears and subframe
connectors.
> The owner took it to a weigh station and it weighs 1,950lbs as it
> sits. All for $600 !!!!!!!!!!!!
> I also found a 71 or 72 Lincoln with 100,000 miles on it. Runs
> great. Rusty and rotted to heck but my buddy want the 9" rear end
and
> will buy it from me for$175. I can get the whole car for $350. I'd
> have $175 out of my pocket for the motor, trans and anything else I
> want from it.
> $600 for the Mustang, $175 for the drive-train. There are about 5
> places that build motor mount or motor plate kits, headers and
every
> thing else you need. $500 for the swap parts (Headers, mounts,
drive
> shaft and the little extra's)that's $1,275 for a fairly clean, semi
> unique big block car that should run 14 flat (Remember, the motor
> will be pretty much stock) with a good tune up. Then I could build
> another motor with good heads, forged pistons and rods for about
> $1,800 - $2,000 and then run my 11's.
> So,.... unless someone can convince me other wise that is the way
i
> will go. On another option. A guy put a 500 cad in a 88 Mustang.
I'd
> like to try that but I still can't find good motors around here!
> Josh