engine questions

[blownfear]

Thanks Duane/Blowngas any idea on what a complete set up would set me back, ballpark figures only please the actuals might scare me right now. thanks dan

[Foggerjet]

Duane beat me to it. Absolutly, no question, use high quality blower pistons. Ford has a pretty stout bottom end, Attention to detail is key when pressurizing your intake. ARP (plug) bolts are a must in rods and mains. Stock rods are good with a little prep work, peening and polishing. All clearances must be checked and double checked. I have customers who tried to save a few dollars on pistons despite any advise, only to have their stuff break, and that sucks...The saying goes, "pay me now or pay me later". Just .02
Fog

[058]

The 460 cast crank is plenty strong. The biggest drawback to running a blower on a 460 is the crank snout, it is long and only 1.375" diameter. Low boost you should be ok but if you plan on running anything over about 10 lbs I'd seriously consider a steel crank.

[Kindsvater Flat]

Good thought Bob. I"m looking at the crank support from RCD Engineering.
Food for thought. Join every board out there and ask for pistons. You would be suprised whats out there that is new in box. BTW I called Ross and it was 950 for a set up blower pistons.