302 vs 460

[Pat Ford]

On Sat, 10 Apr 1999, Robert Harris wrote:

> Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 15:54:52 GMT
> From: Robert Harris <bob at bobthecomputerguy.com>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: 302 vs 460
> 
> What type vehicle are you using?  With less than the weight of a fat lady
> separating the two and much of that compensatible by moving the battery to the
> trunk, aluminum intake and headers - contrary to popular opinion it aint gonna
> matter much.

probly a cobra kit car, I was a mechanic and did quite a few build up ( 
Jap. cars) but now I want one for me 8-)

> 
> Size - it's not that much bigger - go measure one.  

hmm

> 
> Build the torquiest 302/351 you want.   Then build a 460, put a radical cam
> and intake on it optimized for mid upper range.   The residual torque left
> over will still exceed that of the 320/351 and when it comes on the cam - it
> be all over - you can't put enough positive pressure on a 302 to catch a wound
> up 385.

good point

> 
> A bore and offset crank can take you over 500 cubic inches.
> 
> So whine and snivel and wimp out with a sissy block.   You will never
> experience the gut tearing rumble of a big block coming on.  You will never
> see the fear and terror in her  eyes as you blip the throttle and break
> traction in any gear at just about any speed.  You will miss the shock of your
> seat breaking under rocket ship acceleration.  And leaving the line in a cloud
> of smoke after sitting there at 600 rpm idle and smoking till your tired of it
> will not be one of your rewards. 

the first car I really drove alot was a 460 PI station wagon, the gas 
station was the only thing it didn't pass

> 
> But it will handle a modest bit better and every Rice Rocket in town will
> still out handle you and make you think you need viagra.   And you'll spend a
> lot more to get what a 385 (370/429/460) gives you with a stock rebuild.

good point

> 
> 1963 Ford C-600 Prison Bus Conversion "Home"
> 1971 Lincoln Continental 460 "Christine"
> 1972 "Whale" Mustang awaiting transplant
> 1978 Dodge Long Bed Peeek Up "Bundymobile"
> 
> Habaneros - not just for breakfast anymore
> 

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