OK guys i know this stuff has been gone over before but i want input from those whom have built FE's about what you think i should do to build a reliable yet powerful fe. This will be going into a offroad race truck! Im starting with what i believe is a bone stock 360 block! And money isnt really an issue so tell me your build list!
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FE offroad race motor!
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Re: FE offroad race motor!
If I was going there, I sure wouldn't start with a 360 block.
Build a 460 with aluminum heads, sure it is a little heavier, but the bottom end can take the abuse like a cross-bolted 427 (which you can't find, or afford!)
Build a 460 with aluminum heads, sure it is a little heavier, but the bottom end can take the abuse like a cross-bolted 427 (which you can't find, or afford!)
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Re: FE offroad race motor!
oooo another interested offroader? 
Check out the prerunner thread in the 4x4 section and post pics!
Build the 360 into a 390 and start adding goodies
If you are looking for torque, check out my 390 torque build in the engine section. I'd just turn it into a 390, replace everything with new parts, mild cam, performer intake, holley 600 or similiar, im not sure how much power you are looking to get though.
Doug, the weight difference isn't too incredible but when you are talking about offroad racing you need to think a little more about the weight that you are putting on the front with a 460. If you were to just drop a 460 in without a lot of weight in the rear of the bed, you will be very nose heavy. That's why i matched the weight of my 429 up front with a 32 gallon fuel cell, jack , and two spares in the very rear of my bed.
Check out the prerunner thread in the 4x4 section and post pics! Build the 360 into a 390 and start adding goodies
If you are looking for torque, check out my 390 torque build in the engine section. I'd just turn it into a 390, replace everything with new parts, mild cam, performer intake, holley 600 or similiar, im not sure how much power you are looking to get though.Doug, the weight difference isn't too incredible but when you are talking about offroad racing you need to think a little more about the weight that you are putting on the front with a 460. If you were to just drop a 460 in without a lot of weight in the rear of the bed, you will be very nose heavy. That's why i matched the weight of my 429 up front with a 32 gallon fuel cell, jack , and two spares in the very rear of my bed.
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