I own a 1977 F100 with a 400bb. 2wd. Short box. The truck itself is solid all trim intact paint is in great condition. The motor is no power house by any means. I have the option to purchase a 1972 460 Bb with dove heads. My question is would this be a good motor to build or should I stick wish a short block? I would like the truck to have more power but still want to be able to pull up to the pump. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks

 

depends on what your goals and budget is...



neither motor is super friendly on fuel BUT the 385 series is a much much better base for a performance motor...



IF it were my truck and my build this is what I would do:

385 series block
514 stroker rotating assembly
aluminum cobra jet heads w/ roller rockers
cmashaft
Weiand stealth intake manifold
Holley or Edelbrock 750 carb (vacuum opened secondaries)
one inch carb spacer
long tube headers
hei ignition setup
driver mod