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01-27-2008 09:41 AM #1
Ford 429 block need advice
Hello All,
My cousin is currently building a 68 Pro-Street Couger.
I would guess he is about 60% completed.
He has basically spared no expense on this build up.
Me being a Chevy guy, and him being a Ford guy adds spice to our family relationship to say the least
He has built a 429 into a 521 stroker, Put an tunnel ran with dual carbs etc. etc.
The only thing is his block is a 2 bolt main.
Now I'm no Ford expert or no motor guru, but is this going to work?
I mean I think his 521 is supposed to be good for 800-850 hp.
What is the HP limit on a 2 bolt main 429 block?
And what is a good block to replace it with?
He is hard headed so if I say that many Ford Hot Rodders suggest this he might do it.
In our neighborhood, 2 blocks down the hill was a gas station that (to me) all the cool car guys hung out there. 32 coupes, 33 & 34 Fords as well, a sweet 56 Ford Beach wagon that was setup gasser...
How did you get hooked on cars?