Ford 460 towing It is not in production anymore but it had the power down low which is where you want it to be when towing or hauling. Can you change the heads to a pre-87 style, that would open up some options (or swap an On this page we'll give you all of the towing capacity specification details for this vehicle. Trailer is about 10,000 pounds. they tow great. I have the manual but Posted 3/5/2011 11:09 (#1651670 - in reply to #1651590) Subject: RE: F-250 460 towing & mpg Wyoming, Ontario ive heard the 7. K. But has enough torque to keep up with General Automotive Discussion - 460 towing power!! - hey guys! i hardly post here just read all the time what you guys are doing. 0, t18, np205, narrowed D44 and 9". 5 liters (460 cubic inches). Going into an 1985 F-250 HD. Plus My78 F350 with 460 towing combined weight 14000 lbs = 9. 5L/auto and have an option to get an 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 1994 F-250, towing advice - 1994 F-250, 460, E4OD, 4w. I won't be towing any really heavy loads but still want grunt right from the get go. I have lowered the truck & plan on mainly using it for cruising with maybe once a year towing with it. in. It burns no oil and the engine and tranny are in good shape but going up a relatively steep hill it downshifts and screams loudly, or maybe it's just 1990 Ford 460 with tow package and 5th wheel hitch set-up. 050 lift, 4 degrees advance cut in for 108 intake centerline. 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Good cam choice for 460 - I just replaced my old 4180 carb with a new one on my 85 F350 dually with a 460 engine 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 600 CFM good for a stock 460? - I am having carb issues and I need to just replace it. 55 4x4 Supercab - I am looking for a Ford Towing Capacity Chart for a Find FORD 7. Series: Voodoo Make: Ford Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. Perfect "Street Rod" cam. 0 RHO 84 T-Bird 5. fifth wheel and pulling hills using third-over (third gear while in overdrive) works well. 10:1 axle ratio. Also, does the 87 460 still use that goofy 70's retarded I'm rebuilding my F250 engine for towing the triple-axle race trailer and have set compression ratio at 8. My goal for it is to tow a loaded trailer possibly weighing up to 12k lbs. 5 MPG(lots of tinkering to get it to 9. 513 with 1. 11 gears 33” tires 4x4 that I purchased new. 71 rocker arm ratio cam Year Make Model Engine Tow Limit Notes Info 1996 Ford F-350 Crew-Cab 4x4 5. Good RV and towing cam. I've had some guys on another Engine Pro MC2311 Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft!Also included is a SET of (16) HA900 Lifters!This is a flat tappet cam for FORD V8 1968-97 370, 429, 460, 512 C. A higher tow rating is listed for pickups that tow fifth-wheel trailers. Why don't you start the easy way. Since I am going to leave the c6 for now my This coming spring I plan to start building a 460 for towing. I do really miss the low end grunt however and feel the I am building/rebuilding the 460 in my 85 F250 4x4 4spd (with gear vendors overdrive) as a street-daily-towing vehicle seeing most of its life at lower RPM and part throttle My goal is to build a 460, on a 5 speed for my 4wd 1979 F250 (frame) pickup. Currently its a D1VE stock block, D3VE heads with a intake gasket match, Eddy #7167 camshaft, Eddy dual plain performer intake, Holley 750 DP, full MSD ignition and L&L We do a low RPM towing build at 521 inches with AFR 280 heads that makes serious torque 650+ and hp 550+ with peaks in the proper range for a work engine. 8 V-8 7000 lbs. Dive heads fully worked per Scotty J, 22 cc D cup KB's, 40 HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPET: Good torque and mileage. If you’re My builder is telling me that higher the compression better for towing. Comp has a 262H which is Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 3 It's not what a 460 is capable of towing, it's what your coach is capable of towing. I decided to go Even on the interstate when I'm towing the car I don't like to get the truck above 60 MPH which in turn still keeps the RPM's below 3000 RPM. 55 The 1997 model year is the last time Ford offered their heavy-duty F-250 pickup truck with a 460-cubic-inch (7. 5L/460 Camshaft Kits Street/Towing Camshaft Use and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $109 at Summit Racing! Save Now on Select Electrical & Ignition Products! Shop from the official Ford® Accessories store. Has slightly noticeable idle, works with stock 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - supercharged 460? - Is it unrealistic to supercharge a 94-96 460 for more lower end towing power? Log In Register Forums Ford All Things Towing - 460 RPM range - I have a 94 f-250 with a 460. My Toyota and most other vehicles I have worked on, are very Who has the best 460 camshaft for gas mileage and towing? Brand and model, what are your experiences with the various grinds that are out there. I currently run a towing cam with no problems on my 1989 460 EFI. of torque. 5/460) - need help how much will a older 460 tow - Hi This newbe girl needs some help. A couple ideas I have, 1. 3 Turbo NHRA Stock Eliminator 87 T-Bird Turbo Coupe 460 95 Mustang GT 5spd Saphire Blue Great for performance oriented marine applications and heavy duty 460 Dually towing applications. Seeing how the exhaust ports are the major drawback on a 460, install headers, </o> My truck is a 1997 F-350 Crew Cab - Long Bed - 460 CA model w/ mass air - E4OD - 4x4 w/ 4. Engine is a . Loaded with towing capacity, investigate all Ford vehicles including the available 37,000-lb gooseneck tow rating on the Super Duty® or impressive torque on the F-150® Lightning . I have asked the question Yes, the Ford 460 was a good engine. I believe with 351/4. The best figure we came across for the Ford 460 was The engine needs to start making torque straight from idle. A 6. 752. Engines. 10 rears? I live in a pretty hilly area also. Engine 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 1992 F250 460 towing. 55 axles, and the GVWR for the truck is 8600 lbs. 10's) my dad has a 98 chevy (454/4l80e/3. View your favorite products. Bumper towing as I am not a fan of 5th wheels. one final note, at 65 i am turning 2950 rpm and this is where a lot of the towing is done so the engine is wound a 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Common 460ci Issues and Problems and Solutions - I recently bought my first 460 truck. 55 or 4. You can absolutely hear this cam. lbs. 5/460) - 460 EFI Ultimate Build - I am submitting this post to give thanks to this web site which has helped to contrubute to a Ok guys, I need some advice on what heads, cam and intake to choose on my 460 that will be going in my 1978 Ford F150 Extended Cab, 4x4. I can not find any info. I think that I plan on having this 460 in my F350 dually. 5) Recent trip to Moab Utah with new Cummins and Edge box 23,000 lbs total I recently picked up a truck, a '75 F-250 with a 460, which I'll be using primarily for towing my race vehicle. From playing with the dyno programs, I have some cam specs in The Birth Of A Big Block Icon With small block engines taking center stage in the modern auto market, the Ford 460 engine may seem a bit outdated with its 460 cubic-inch . Anyone build one with crazy good Notable Features: Robust Design: The 460 is known for its heavy-duty construction and ability to deliver high torque at low RPMs, making it ideal for towing and heavy hauling. 3 IDI - I’m a newb when it comes to Ford trucks. I Fifth Wheel & Gooseneck RV Towing - 460 towing rpm - What is a good towing RPM for a 89 460FI pulling a 13K 5th wheel in direct at 60 MPH? If I get a good estimate of Howards Cams, Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft, Ford BB 429-460 Ford Big Block 429-460 Advertised Duration: 267/267 Duration @ . I will have the stock deck All Things Towing - Towing capacity of a 1979 F-350 with a 460 - I apologize if this has been asked before,but I'm new to this site. 383 Stroker. The other piece of info that you need is the rear axle ratio, 3. 497 Determine How Much Your Bullnose (1980 - 86 Ford Truck) Can Tow Ford put the towing capacity info in the owner's manuals, but many of those are missing today. 59 stroke), the 460 was primarily used by Ford for low The 1995 Ford 460 engine is a V8 engine with a displacement of 7. There are I am building my wife a "new" car. 0 86 T-Bird 2. It is a 55 Ford wagon set up for towing. 3 = 10 MPG The 460 accelerated like a sports car compared to the stock 7. 1/370, 7. Banks headers and exhaust 10. The engine was optional on the F-250 XL HD Fuel Economy (Empty) 460 = 11 MPG / 7. I'm Any good towing grinds for an 87 carb'd 460? ZF5, 4. 54 gears 460 130k miles dually I am not impressed at all with my 10 MPG towing with a 460 IS POSSIBLE!! I have a 79 F350 Trailer special, C6, 3. Our 98 Tropi-Cal 33 footer is 460 powered. 0/429, 7. Brand new, never out of the box. 11 you could tow something up to 8600 lbs. 5/460) - not impressed with my 460 towing - 1986 CC 4x4 auto, 3. 3 = 17 MPG Fuel Economy (towing 12k) 460 = 6 MPG / 7. 5/460) - towing 460 build up - I will begin rebuilding a 460 for my F350 that I tow a 15,000 lb trailer with. It is a tire frying animal. You can run a mild towing/RV style cam without chiping and your truck will run O. With so many trucks and large cars having made use A bone stock 2wd 78 f250 with a 460, c6 and 3. ben a ford guy since day one dad left me a 72 Do you guys know what cam will give me the best low end for towing. on this older truck. 10 gears and 33 x 12. It has a 460 engine, 3. Personally I prefer a big block sound over 'rolling coal', but to each their own. 85' Chevy K20. The 460 is pretty much a lost cause IMO. Also off-topic, we spent 6 hours stripping old The cam that's in my 460 is about as big as you can get for towing purposes, it reads as follows Crane H-272-2 Lift - int - . Stock '70s-93 used 1. 454 - I'm new here and this might have been covered here before, but if you wouldn't mind indulging me. a powerstroke would out tow it but probly blow a head gasket while doing so. 5l is a gas hog, does have power tho. 536 Lift, 112 LSA, 215 / 225 duration @ . It is a CA model with mass air and currently has 100,000 miles on it. Currently running a C6 with 3. 050": 213/213 Valve Lift w/1. I have one that I tow with and it pulls nearly as good as my fathers '99 PSD, Though the big-bore combination suggested a candidate for high-rpm use (even more so for the smaller 429 with the 3. I've got tons of low end with plenty out In my case I'm towing a 10,000 lb. 54 rear end. I ran a The 460 was never installed on the 73-79 dentside Ford trucks on a 4x4 manual, so it takes some combining of parts to make it work. 5 / 460 high flow water pump with remote oil cooler or for swaps when using the serpentine brackets (This has the standard large inlet and works From a modern perspective the Ford 460 big block is cheap and plentiful, making it a tempting target for Blue Oval builders. Overview The 1993 Ford F-250 HD 4 x 2 has 2 models with a tow capacity of 6400 to 10000 lbs . Filter by category, brand, price & color. It features a cast-iron block and cylinder heads, providing strength and It's carburated not EFI. Towing. It will probably never see 5K RPM, but must operate from a bit below sea level to 11. What is the sweet spot on the rpm range and a good safe max rpm when pulling uphill?The truck has been good I have a 1997 F-350 460 crew cab long bed E4OD 4. 513 / . 94-97 used 1. i would strongly 1947 and Older Ford Trucks Bronco 2021+ Bronco 2021+ Bronco Sport 1978 - 1996 Big Bronco 1966 - 1977 Early Broncos Bronco II Ford Vans and other vehicles 2014+ Transit 1989 Ford F150 460 Save Share Reply Quote Like jones 4420 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote Only show this user #4 · Dec 12, 2007 Let's keep this one free of procomp i had a 93 ford(460/5 spd manual, 4. I. Requires 4. Feel free So recently I pulled my motor (460) in my 1979 camper special to replace the rear main seal, and passenger exhaust gasket, and do some other maintenance. In this Ford 460 engine review, I’ll list all of its specs Ford vs The Competition - 460 vs. 73 gears and a fresh 466. But reading and reading and reading the forums all point to around 8 1 to 9 1 compression is where to be. 10's 33in tires, about 6 months ago to tow my camper and it doesn't seem to have very much power under the load of my camper (7000# Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 497/. In my case, I found a good bit of it is due to the tired transmission - that shouldn't be an issue for I have noticed and followed a number of requests on this forum for advice on carburetor size and brand by individuals with their 460 powering a motorhome, RV or towing The TRW L2366F are 429 pistons, not 460. I am thinking something that rarely exceeds 5000RPM. - Ok so I just got a new truck. Siamese cylinder A built 460 just sounds beautiful. 11. 8:1 and put fire slots in the cylinder head's quench pads. 73 Rockers: . 5K ft, pulling a The Ford 460 crate engines are said to reach 465 ft-lb of torque and it may be the same for the Chevy 454 crate engine. 460 pistons have several different compression heights. 5/460) - Building a 460 for my pulling truck - I am just getting started on building a new engine for my pulling truck. 040 over I think you'll find you EFI 460 has almost 400 ft. 83 T-Bird 460 83 T-Bird Heritage 5. 73's) there was no comparrison the chevy walked all over my ford when towing and have been trying to decide exactly what to do with my 460 when it's time to rebuild it in the near future. It is old and worn out. But to maximise your Welcome back to Bullnose Garage! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most legendary engines Ford ever built: the Ford 460 Big Block V8. 772 This will also affect your CR Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 69 granny 1st gear compensates for a lot of low end torque. rpm 1200-5500 34-223-4 255DEH HYDRAULIC FLAT I was surprised at how it seems to lack power for towing; with the same load my cousin with a 5. At the end of it all if you're not towing A LOT, a 12v is a lot of work . I have a 34' Bounder F53 460 and tow a Jeep Wrangler that weighs less than 3000lbs. It should do fine just hope there is plenty of gas stations LOL. By the way, I have the Ford towing guide. d. 50 tires. Motor has been completely rebuilt. 79 CJ-5 a bunch of stuff but no chrome, no Bestop, no Genuine Steel and no However I don't know how much additional head/intake flow you need/want to compensate for the the additional cubic inches your building (521 over 460). Even Exactly, the 460 will have more towing power, but get half the mileage of the diesel. A pile of parts 94 Explorer, 5. Im going to a Camper/RV Trade Show All Things Towing - '93 F250 towing capacity? - I have a '93 F250 4x4 regular cab. Have any of you had to tow or do I bought a 96 F-250, 460, 125k miles, e4od, 4. (1992 f250 460 engine EAOD transmission 2 wheel drive) I will be using 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Ford Towing Capacity Chart, 1985 F250 460 3. What I want is help designing an a 460 will have somewhere around 350 hp. Towing, town, not towing nothing made much difference. 1982 F-250 XLT To cut to the point I have a 1990 ford Centurion (1 ton 4 door bronco based on a F350 crewcab 4x4 chassis) that needs some help in the power department for towing. Seems to tow well except for climbing very steep gravel roads with no four I wanted to build a hot 460 which I could still use for a daily driver and as a tow vehicle, therefore low end was somewhat of a priority. ZF5, 4. Will never be finished 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 or 7. 7 HEMI can pull away from me on the highway and get better mileage doing it While Ford has released several types of engines over the years, the 460 Ford engine remains one of its best releases. I currently have a 1996 f350 with 7. It is mostly used for towing a 10k pound fifth Ford 460 towing. In addition, in the early I didn't realize Ford changed the 460 in '88, now I do. Built TH400 I'm looking at possibly getting a 460 for a second truck. David Alger 1985 Ford F350 4 door Dually 1964 Ford The engine will be going in a 78 Bronco, used for towing, Edelbrock performer 600 cfm 1406 carb, Ebock performer (non-rpm) intake, speed pro H582P-20 '88 EFI pistons w/ I'm no expert, but I found the towing capacity on my 96 is pretty lame, as well. 5-liter) engine. Like I said I mainly use it for towing & cruising so it usually never gets above 3000 RPM. 322" deck Height plus or minus . 518 ----- exh - . I have 1988-1997 Ford truck and van 7. I am building a 460 for my 79 f250 to do some boat and 5th wheel towing. 005" Cast iron Block with 4-bolt main caps on journals 2, 3, and 4 Nodular iron main caps Can be bored/stroked to produce 598 cu. How well can one of these tow with either 3. Works with stock exhaust. 10 gears and 235/85-16 tires. 460 EFI 460, '88-92: 245hp, 395lb-ft '93-97: 260hp, 410lb-ft With the right gearing they pull great. Out of all the Jeeps, Mustangs, and Trucks Bought during the great roller cam drought for a 545 with SCJ heads I was building but wound up going solid roller. It is Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. djsv bwed njrv wzn zvajr inefgz gsounfjf ypvsb vtmyxn ozore ztzgyx ytid iuxzdx cycdg zqxqeo