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- From: hotrod@dixie.com (The Hotrod List)
- Subject: Re: Drag racer built on a truck frame?
- Message-ID: <g2gr!r=@dixie.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 92 03:57:02 GMT
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- On Dec 19, 2:15, The Hotrod List wrote:
- > Subject: Re: Drag racer built on a truck frame?
- > > -> now as far as power. what would be the cost of beefing up that block,
- > > -> why not go to a bone yard and get a 460. you want all of the inches
- > >
- > > Since he already has a 429, converting it to a 460 would be simple:
- > > the crank and pistons are the only differences.
- >
- > I would recommend trying to find a set of 429CJ (or equiv) rods too, since
- > they are they same length, same diameter holes, and literally twice as
- > beefy.
- >
- > Neal Howard
- >
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- > Posted by: Neal Howard <emory!gatech!cmptrc.lonestar.org!neal>
- >
- >
- >
- >-- End of excerpt from The Hotrod List
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- Is the only difference between a 429 and a 460 shortblock the stroke?
- Where is a good place to get 429 rods? I was thinking about
- rebuilding my 460 tow-car motor, and the big rods sound like a good
- idea.
-
- -Bob
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