I thought you Ford guys might like to see a neat build.
This engine was built by Dave McLain in Cuba, MO. It is an .080" overbore Ford 460 and has been stroked to 557 cubes (4.44" Bore x 4.50" Stroke). These readily available rotating assemblies fit into any producton 429/460 block without any crankcase clearancing. Forged or cast cranks are available; the quality brand name 557 stroker kits (crank, H-beam rods, forged pistons, rings & bearings) retail for about $1500 +/-, and the forged crank is an optional upgrade that I imagine could be had for perhaps an additonal $500 or so. This particular engine uses A460 heads and tunnel ram.
This engine was first built as a blown motor, but it was decided that the power output was just too much for the tubed drag truck's chassis.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../557blown3.jpg
For this reason, the blower system was removed and sold. It was then replaced with the Buzzard Catcher fit to the top of the T/R plenum. No video of the truck making a pass just yet...this mpeg appears to show the motor running for the first time. The engine idles so smoothly, but I am particularly impressed with its crisp, snappy throttle response. Ford strokers like a lot of air, and the Buzzard delivers. Turn on your audio speakers.
Dial up users beware; this is a 90-second clip and a long download for you guys. CLICK HERE (http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=DSCN0986.flv)
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