Ford 460 mpg improvement 5 to 12. 10s,shift kit,ext cooler,HD cooling, etc ,etc. I can Dec 11, 2013 · Sorry-I am not an expert. 9K Apr 29, 2019 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 MAF conversion intake - 1993 F250 7. I was wondering what kind of mileage I Nov 4, 2020 · My 1995 Ford e350 class c has had two broken exhaust manifold bolts for a little while. I run across some OBS F Superduty's in decent Feb 8, 2007 · Hey guys, just here at work talking cars with a fwe guys We got on the topic of mileage. 5 / 460 5-speed manual I am excluding the manufacturer of the mass air conversion kit Oct 10, 2011 · Lost about 1 mpg by going to a stock fan/clutch/shroud, but that change let me tow 10-12k with no problems. trailer. Jan 18, 2009 · Big Block 36 Ford 1 ton truck 460 5spd 1929 Ford Model A 1972 Gran Torino Sport 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe please read my posts or do some research on my project Jan 21, 2007 · 89' F250, 7. 5/460) - Building Efficient 460 - So im still working out in my mind the relationships between parts of the engine, IE cam, lifters, Jun 6, 2019 · Maybe I need to clarify. It is not in production anymore but it had the power down low which is where you want it to be when towing or hauling. With regular maintenance and adherence to the recommended 1970-1987 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 / Super duty with 7. 3 & 5 spd, 3rd was a 95 Mar 24, 2015 · Had a 76 Ford van w/460 I used to pulll around my 6000 lb. 52" @ Sep 9, 2005 · 87 460 4bbl F250 4x4 33" x 12. Welcome to 1989 Ford Jul 20, 2007 · Scott Main at MPG heads suggested I buy the port plates he has listed on his site. and 8 mpg pretty consistently. There . The CANTON Feb 20, 2024 · In contrast, big-body luxury cars like the Lincoln Continental and Ford Thunderbird initially used the 460 before it found a home as a workhorse in Ford F-Series trucks later in its Dec 28, 2024 · The 1976 Ford 460 engine was a powerful V8 engine that was commonly used in various Ford vehicles during that era. Going from C6 to Jul 14, 2003 · I read on the project MPG webpage that he used 120' of insulating tape to properly insulate his factory airbox. 1956 Ford Aug 25, 2012 · We had an '85 26' Jamboree Class C with a carburated Ford 460. how many mpg will this thing get i know it Mar 23, 2012 · The truth is you will get about 10-12 mpg best case with that aero a 460, c6, and 37's. As I indicated above, with a locked distributor (I'm going to use the Ford TFi distributor from the 88-96 460's using the Hall sensor trigger Oct 2, 2012 · 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 gas mileage improvements - 79 f-3504x4 460 nv4500 trans 4:10 gears 33-12. 2nd time the Jul 13, 2012 · Key factors in 460 economy:-driving distances-driving habits-rear end differential ratio I have a 3. It just flat out works well. 3 6-spd manual - MPG/Healthy mods - Hey there - finally got my first 7. It features a cast-iron block and cylinder heads, providing excellent strength and Oct 28, 2016 · A good straight through exhaust system with headers with a low restriction air cleaner is a start. An adjustable fuel pressure regulator is needed as at WOT all 460 EFI Nov 14, 2008 · The old engines doesn't matter who really made it Ford with the 429/460 or Dodge Hemi's at the time these were some breaking technologies. fordlord · Registered. -MC1732 HYD 2 204 214 282 292. boat. Feb 11, 2008 · Several things you can do, providing the engine is stock and untouched. 6% improvement . That Jun 11, 2014 · Im new to the forum but trying to get some initial tips/advise on how to increase MPG on my just acquired '95 F250 7. ,4x4,3. 1/370, 7. 4l mpg improvement - I have a 2009 f350 crew cab 5. (. Have fun with your tuning, as you may have to do it numerous times to get Apr 25, 2024 · 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - EFI + Porting heads mpg and hp? - So my 77' f250 with 460, c6, and 4. 50-16. 460 Sep 29, 2024 · 1999 - 2003 7. Have fun with Jun 21, 2010 · I think it is about the cam and rpm. 5 460 Mpg ? - Hey everyone i just picked up a very nice 94 ford f250, standard cab, 5 speed,with 120,000 mile son a big block 1996 F250 Crew cab, short bed, 4x4 with the 460 and E4OD trans. 8 cr, bored 30 over, Apr 28, 2012 · Good info for EFI 460 mpg improvements. Part Number: CCA-K34-602-9. The 460 gets 9. 5/460) - 1998 460 mpg what can i expect - were picking up a truck this weekend (hopefully) and its said to have a 460 with a May 20, 2010 · Under the best of circumstances i have seen some of our 380 to 400 HP 460 builds knock off 13 to 14 mpg highway with carefull driving. 9. Engine Tech Apr 7, 2009 · D3VE Flow Improvement. Jump to Latest 1970 460 block Punched . Click here to see important news regarding the aCar App. I thought it would be interesting to know guys engine combos versus mileage. 10 gears ZF 5 speed 240,000 miles I got 10MPG around town & 11 MPG highway I'm rebuilding the motor with a mild (bigger Mar 26, 2008 · General Automotive Discussion - F250 460 Rv Cam spec's - Can somebody tell me what the lift and duration is on the 460 RV cam. Hate to say it, but any mileage gains won't be cheap, and even if ya pickup 1mpg it'll take ya years to Jul 21, 2021 · It got 12. 8 mpg. 5 MPG!!! - i have a 95 f350 460 5speed. I drove a steady 70mph. I removed the air injection system and managed about 1 mpg improvement. 3L Power Stroke Diesel - 7. 73 gears Jul 29, 2018 · With the OEM carb, straight up timing set and properly curved distributor you should be able to get 12 mpg if the truck / van is unloaded. GOOD Dec 10, 2006 · Years ago I picked out one the best torque cams ever in the back of the Comp cams catalog 212/218 484/496 110. They are known to cause head cracking issues also, I would stay away from them. 5 tires anybody getting anything above 9. 5 liters (460 cubic inches) and Oct 16, 2007 · 1996 F350 460 EFI (SPEED DENSITY), 5-SPEED MANUAL. 511 107 117 1500-4000 SMOOTH 900 B-COMMENT: GOOD LOW END TORQUE. if your not looking for power then you could get a newer 460 (cant remember the year) intake and heads thats already efi and just control that with the Jul 18, 2006 · Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums; Performance, Engines & Troubleshooting; Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. Sponsored by: mpg impact of emissions there has been substantial MPG Apr 3, 2010 · I'm trying to decide what pistons to get for my 460 build. 1 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 mpg (miles per gallon) - I know I'm not the only person wanting to know how to improve this. I can't ever remember getting more than 11 mpg, but I got 10 when Nov 3, 2004 · I have a 87 Ford F250 460 4x4 :) My 1991 460 with 4. adjustable FPR & Custom Tweecer tune I did My 131k mile truck runs Jan 4, 2011 · The MPG plates work well and the best way to do it is clean the head real good and silicon them in and bolt them down. 10 rear end with stock tires, stock got 6 to 7. 50-3. 5 mpg empty and 9 mpg towing a 5200 lb. This was a Dec 17, 2024 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - F Superduty 460 V8 mpg - I'm in the market for a used work truck for my business. If yours has a 4. It only has 4,000 miles on it. 030, standard length 6. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most May 17, 2021 · Yes, the Ford 460 was a good engine. 5 MPG could be achieved when the first 460 engine Long known for its durability and relative ease of improvement Oct 29, 2009 · A power improvement that you never stop paying for. Has any one Jul 28, 2012 · about the best you can hope to get out of old ford passenger car iron is 700hp, and thats no easy feat. First one was a 88 model E350 with 460& C6, second was a 88 F350 SD with a 7. 5L 460 engine in it. 5l 460 - I am looking at buying a 1996 F250 with the 7. 605 rods, and the stock crank. 100% stock from everything I can tell and Mar 18, 2010 · Well, a 460, especially a carbed 460 is never gonna be a mileage getter. The new 5. I was trained years ago by guys Jun 14, 2009 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. Take a 460 with a 2. Nov 1, 2010 · Guys have proven mpg by altering the ECU with a non-sequential bank injector firing system. This is a big improvement from the flat 6 MPG I was Jul 14, 2008 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460/7. For you probably a de-smog, timing optimization, maybe compression increase, headers would do Apr 14, 2008 · The windage tray from MPG HEADS/CAM RESEARCH will help power everywhere as long as the closest point to the spinning rotating mass is at least . (headers, y pipe, muffler and tailpipe). I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME TRUCK PULLING AND DOING WELL BUT NEED MORE POWER. Welded EFI bungs in an old 460 four bbl intake and made an Apr 17, 2008 · 6. Likes: With that being Jul 23, 2009 · I have a 84 F-350 crew cab that gets 10. 4 mpg improvements - Have 13000 miles on my new 08 6. Since I'm getting crappy mpg Jun 12, 2018 · Would prefer an improvement in mpg if possible. Only show this user. And Oct 3, 2006 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. instead of one bank firing all injectors for that side of the motor, an injector will May 21, 2012 · When my '86 was bone stock height and bone stock 351w with a C6 it could squeeze about 16-17 MPG highway at 70-75. 10 gears ? A gear vendors overdrive or switch to 3. It's completely stock. 4l getting about 11-12 mpg average wondering how to improvement that. And it ran AWESOME! I got 15mpg on the free way. So many projects, So little time! Save Share Reply Ford Muscle Cars Dec 21, 2000 · 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - MPG Improvement Technologies - Fellow Ford Fanatics: I am searching for information on various devices that I The most accurate 1996 Ford F-250s MPG estimates based on real world results of 801 thousand miles driven in 98 Ford F-250s. Cold air induction system should give a significant improvement over the engine inhaling hot engine bay air. Add in an OD and expect a slight improvementon the order of 10% I would surmise. Highway was about 8. 11s. 677K posts 39K members Since 2006 A forum Dec 15, 2009 · I think the problem with 460 availability of superchargers come from the general lack of need for higher horsepower/torque in its stock form. 563, Ford, 429/460 Big Block 385 Series,Kit. I then tried cruising at 50mph and got 14mpg . 55 rear end and I average 12 mpg. 030 over D8VE heads (currently) Lunati VooDoo Cam Hyd. 4K posts 37. 55 to 1 gears is 14. 5 to 13. Feb 12, 2012 · You can't simply find an AOD/AOD-E/4R70/whatever to bolt up behind a 429 or 460 because Ford never cast such a piece. 5*), which got 3-4 more MPG and significantly more low end torque. The block is a d9te bored 0. 5 period and was built specificaly for towing (8. rmcompetition. Ford 460 Mpg Motorhome. Ijust had a set of aluminum heads that I wanted to use on my 95 speed density dually. 1 2. More Turbo. 7 diesel. 5L Gas Mileage - Hey all, I have three questions: I am probably buying a 1997 F-250 HD 4x4 with the 460, 5spd. I have a very unique (read: work in progress) combination of Jul 3, 2003 · Oil & Lubrication - Mobile 1 in 460cid - better MPG? - I have a 460cid engine and run Castrol GTX in it. filter. 5 460 1970-1987 Ford 460 / 429 with 7. Only mod is a K&N and a 3" Dynomax exhaust out the side. and he noticed about a 40 degree difference in temperature with a Oct 20, 2024 · The 1968 Ford 460 engine featured a V8 configuration, which means it had eight cylinders arranged in a V-shaped pattern. WORK IN Jul 24, 2010 · Believe or not, the most significant engine improvement I've ever made since carburetion, was Holley's TBI system. 572) Stock truck rods Speed Pro Flat Dec 5, 2023 · The Ford 460 crate engines are said to reach 465 ft-lb of torque and it may be the same for the Chevy 454 crate engine. 564/. Ford 460 vs Aug 8, 2006 · Voodoo Ford 429–460 (1968–1993) Lunati's Voodoo series of Hydraulic Camshafts deliver more area under the curve than any other series of Hydraulic camshafts. 4 and currently getting between 13 city to about 19 hwy running empty. 5 and 9. 0 MPG, up from 5 MPG, so that is 2/5 = 40% increase !! Super happy with results. This is a list of what I have into the engine: 9. I'm bolting on a pair of d0ve-c heads, Feb 9, 2021 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. Performer with blocked cross over,1"spacer (this provided a vast improvement) Headman Elite coated Mar 4, 2017 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - What benefits from a "straight up" timing set on a 460? - I've got a coolant leak from between the timing chain cover and block on Nov 7, 2004 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 5/460) - Mpg 7. K&N air filter, flex a lite electric fans. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Jul 30, 2002 · The 460 Ford engine is a low tech dinosaur in a digital fuel injected world, but it is also very reliable, easy to find parts for and modify. I believe a stock height truck with a 460 and a ZF5 should be able to do the same. Best mpg I had from a truck was my 83 F150 Nov 3, 2004 · Best thing you can do for your gas mileage is: Drive slower. Reply Like #3 02-03-2014 | 06:15 PM JP3. This was way before the Extreme seriesgot my dove Jun 2, 2022 · 2017+ Super Duty The 2017+ Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab. 485 . 5" single plus cat and go to 2. 460 Ford Forum. 5 460 1970-1987 Ford E-250 E-350 Econoline Van or Rv with 7. Also, drive smoother, leaving a long distance between you and the guy in front of you in traffic and don't go from gas May 10, 2016 · Makes awesome power but only gets about 3. Posts: 543. I Jan 28, 2009 · A while back I bought a 79 bronco with a 86 460. I very much plan on Feb 14, 2021 · The biggest gain I ever saw in MPG was settings timing from 6. 60 , Mar 13, 2007 · I used to have a 460 in a 3/4 regular cab 4x2. 6R80, NP205, Locked D60/10. 10 rear end, the 7-8 mpg is Aug 18, 2015 · With the market ripe for more Ford performance, we decided to give big blue some much-needed love, but rather than go whole hog with a tunnel-ram stoker build (Tunnel Vision: Jan 20, 2012 · As for the mileage increase, going from 22 to 26. We got about 6 mpg at sea-level and less than 5 in the mountains. Also, I got 6 miles per gallon fully loaded and towing a 3200 lb car 2100 miles. I just got my trany serviced and replaced the Mar 18, 2018 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 7. If you want more Dec 17, 2020 · With a carefully tuned carb 13 mpg is possible assuming the ignition curve is appropriate. Joined: Feb 2003. My 10. This being in a 4000 to 6000 pound Sep 8, 2022 · When I'm moving 10k pounds I get 7 mpg with my 6. The 460 I used to have got between 7 and 8 mpg, but I could never keep my foot out of that thing. Apr 17, 2007 · OK fuel consumption on Ford 460. It had a displacement of 7. 5/460) - '89 F250 460 low power/MPG--Troubleshooting - This may have been asked before. This design allowed for smooth power delivery and When we first got it, our 1985 Class C with that engine got 6 mpg at sea level and about 4. 7 percent improvement really isn't that great an increase. Most universal carbs are far to rich when running off of the idle feed restrictors. I have noticed that it really Oct 17, 2024 · +1, all the concepts and principles of fuel and ignition tuning are identical from carbs and mechanical distributors to digital. 0/429, 7. Jump to Latest 21 - 27 of 27 Posts. 5 mpg after rear gears swapped to 4. www. I want to get a different cam with more of Oct 8, 2009 · Ford Truck Enthusiasts Site Navigation. 5:1 429 has about 0. An adjustable FPR to mitigate the lean condition at WOT and heavy acceleration out of closed loop Dec 24, 2011 · I have a 1982 Ford E350 Based Born Free 24' Motorhome with the 460 and C6 transmission. I didn't notice any MPG difference. The thing is it is a pricey kit and you have to weigh the costs vs. 5 in the mountains. 676K Mar 7, 2023 · So the joke goes, this guy has a 9000lb truck with a 460 in it, that he intends to pull a 10,000lb trailer with and he's trying to build it for fuel economy! curve to lug around 20k Sep 17, 2024 · Overall, the 1988 Ford 460 engine was a robust V8 engine that provided ample power and performance. 7 mpg May 1, 2007 · I don't know of any other production Ford with that high of a compression ratio. First, Advance the cam to zero or better if you can find a timing set Oct 2, 2012 · That's the reason I went after a 75 or earlier 460. Site Announcements; New Member Introductions; Ride Of The Week; User Gallery & Picture Display; Newer Light Duty Trucks. 97puller Discussion starter 243 posts Dec 8, 2012 · When I made a recent trip (160 miles each way), I ran 40 PSI on the away trip and 46 PSI on the return trip. The first thing you need to do in this situation is to put the thoughts of reaching double 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 mpg (miles per gallon) - I know I'm not the only person wanting to know how to improve this. 579/. Please post how many mpg's you are getting and May 21, 2012 · Any friction reduction you can make will save you at the pump. without the boat I got about 8 mpg. -Brett 1991 Ranger, (stockish) 460BBF and 2-1/2 ton Rockwells. Stock block on 87 octane. 5/460) - 460, mpg and gear experience - Let me start by saying I have no expectations of good gas mileage . 10s all winter long in Alaska was getting about 6-7 MPG. I was a little nervous as I hadnt had as muchtime getting familiar with the unit Aug 30, 2007 · Ford Truck Enthusiasts Site Navigation. C. I get anywhere from 10. Jan 17, 2023 · Emptied first tank of fuel (87 octane) and calculated consumption rate. F Feb 18, 2008 · 429/460/514 MPG questions. 5/460) - 460 mpg? - I was looking to buy a 93 f 250 4x4 that has a 460 in it its automatic. I noticed the mad porter has a link off of his site also to these plates. A 4R70W out of a '96 Mustang would have the May 3, 2009 · In a couple weeks I'll let you know if swapping to a 460/ZF5 increases MPG. J. 5 miles per gallon. 55 Oct 29, 2009 · I'm new to this site and this is my first 460. Make sure they fit nicely first. I have a couple of questions about it. When driven on interstate at 60 mph I got about 8 mpg. 5 problems, rich, poor mpg - After spending a lot of time searching and trying to find a thread that is identical to my issues, I Jun 6, 2009 · 1991 EFI 460 rebuild I am looking at rebuilding my 460 in a 1991 dually I want to improve the HP and Torg. My 1984 F250 Supercab, Superduty, 460, C6 and 4. 6-spd manual. My 66 Galaxie with a 390 FE/Tremec 5 speed has a tiny Edelbrock Performer cam. Plus, for the money they spent on the new parts, you were not going to 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - 2005 V10 MPG Improvement? - I know there are a few of you who have traded in older generation V10 s for the 3V 2005 version. I assume you have the 4. If we'd May 16, 2006 · I drive a Ford E350 dually service truck at work, this is the 4th one. 25,40s, coilovers Jan 2, 2010 · MPG increase will depend on the tune and how bad your old tune was. from Aug 11, 2004 · The numbers are decent for what they did, but 4. Your thoughts please. 5 460 2WD. com (er) mpg head for a 5-600 hp BBF is the F3TE with a skilled port job and valve upgrade. This doesn't sound right to me. the benefits and how long it will 1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 MPG: Pro's & Con's of C-6 Swap to E4OD behind a Carb'd 460 - Hey guys! Its been a long time since I was on this site but within the last Mileage claims? A 2 to 3 mpg improvement over a carb would be plausible. Joined Feb 18, 2008 · 66 Posts #21 · Nov 16, 2008. 5 mpg Feb 18, 2008 · I don't know how much horsepower it gains but I'm using that MPG Black Max windage tray and I like it: 460 Ford Forum. Twice the mpg dropped to 6, first time the EGR valve stuck open, a new one fixed that. doesn't sound much but it's a 16. 25 mpg. 6s, etc all have Mar 27, 2004 · I drive a 4x4 so my truck is slightly heavier but I average 8 in town and sometimes 10-11 on the highway, if I drive gently. 5/460) - Mods to 460 for towing and MPG - I have to rebuild a 88 460 with auto and was concidering a cam for towing. Swapping from 235/85s to 285/75 tires cost another 1 mpg, but now Oct 21, 2019 · I purchased their twisted smog kit, it did improve the overall performance of my 94 and allowed me to bypass the EGR and smog pump and gave me a small mpg improvement. I put the 750 Edlebrock, k&N filter, tune up, adjusted the timing. Straight up double roller. This made my transition from one to the other Jan 6, 2009 · i picked up a beautiful 77 lincoln town coupe on fri with 76,000 miles on the 460 runs, drives, looks perfect (well close enough anyways) but i want to get all the conveiniences Dec 31, 2010 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 efi mpg what you getting - Im looking at buying a second truck, 1993 f250 4x4 460 efi automatic 54k miles, just had new Feb 22, 2018 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 5 so given similar increase should Apr 5, 2009 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 460 getting 4. I got the same improvement of 7mpg with dizzy, 3310 holley, and earlier timing Sep 27, 2001 · I have a 460 that gets only 6 mpg on the highway. 5/460, C6 Auto, High flow Cat, Cat-back exhaust Okay, the rear differiential gear ratio thing has been on my mind for awhile now. check out FOUR WHEELER Jun 18, 2011 · From my research, I've found that the main differences between the '68-'71 460 and the '72-'77 460 are that the timing set is retarded 8 degrees and the compression ratio is Dec 20, 2024 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy tell everyone the secret to DOUBLING the Apr 30, 2003 · 1985, carb 460 with a C6. It cruises 65 mph @ 1900 rpm, and gets 16 mpg highway, and 12 going back and forth to work. I have not Mar 1, 2024 · The 460 engines of Ford were introduced in 1968 with 365 horsepower at 4600 RPM. I own Big, Nov 13, 2011 · guy I worked with had a late 70's 460 4x4 f250, 6-8 mpg highway- think that was the absolute worst mileage ive ever heard of my dream is to put a complete junkyard May 10, 2016 · I'm hoping for 10 mpg . Why would Nov 10, 2024 · The 1970 Ford 460 engine is a V8 engine with a displacement of 7. Justin 1972 F250 466 PPAM D3s, 213/227, sniper EFI, Nitrous. If a 460 starts at 10, then 12 is a 20% increase. 4 is a 20% increase. I'm on a continual search for better MPG figures within reason, but automatic The Ford 460 engine is one the big block V-8 saw that only around 7. I have a completely stock 460 in a '78 Mark V. I'm Mar 23, 2019 · With carburetor the system is just fine with overall mpg between 8. 300" away. , Aug 29, 2018 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks Jan 15, 2013 · A later Ford EFI 460 with 4 speed OD trans. 5 to 1compression) Gas is around 3. 3. Figured if I was used to getting bad mpg, I might as well go after the big engine. The Oct 10, 2002 · [updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Oct-02 AT 10:20 PM (EST)]The best I have done with my 96,5spd. All of the factory 460s I've seen have had less than 9:1 compression, many of them being less Jan 10, 2006 · The aforementioned 429 with modified "94 factory heads and 460 EFI but, using the ancient Accel DFI electronics was in an older F-250 4 door weighing around 6,200 pounds. manual, 3. Please post how many mpg's you are getting and May 5, 2008 · Pulling 8,000 lbs the cummins will get 13-14 mpg as low as 11. Look at your annual mileage and see how long it would take you to Feb 24, 2007 · 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 7. lots less weight to carry than you have with the crew cab. 4s, 4. These Jan 29, 2019 · I always knocked down 11-13 mpg in the same truck with a 70 429, and 3 different 460 builds, and 39" and 44" tires If i had to suggest anything for what your doing, it would be a May 21, 2012 · The 460 I used to have got between 7 and 8 mpg, but I could never keep my foot out of that thing. It is still a competent engine if you can get more juice out of it. Then contour the tongue Jul 8, 2008 · We took our new to us Ford 460,'92 foot 31k Bounder out for our first familyouting two weeks ago. Mar 9, 2010 · had a guy in another thread swear up and down he got 18-20 with a 460 on the highway. From reading the responses I am looking at adding K&N Ext. 5* to 9* (might have been 9. I have put the full banks kit. Jump to Latest 6K views 0 replies 1 participant last post by 97puller Apr 28, 2012. You need a significant Jan 4, 2009 · The PMS port plates will not gain much unless you use the upright headers. Has anyone noticed a tangible MPG improvment in a 460cid or any other May 7, 2013 · FORD V8 1968-97 370, 429, 460, 512 C. Ford has promised better Cam and Lifter Kits, Big Mutha Thumpr Hydraulic Roller, Retro-fit, Advertised Duration 299/319, Lift . . Not Yet 1994 Ford 460 mild performance upgrades Hey all, I just picked up a 1994 Ford Club Wagon with a 460 in it. The engine combination I outlined above at 466 to 472" works with OEM SD ECU programming. 5 mpg bobtail, and still 12. City was 7. 5/460) which will give a small mileage Dec 1, 2012 · 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - 2009 f350 5. I know I've got a 460, and there's Jan 21, 2009 · 460 Carb or TBI? Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 7 replies 3 participants last post by dbu8554 Jan 21, 2009 Jul 25, 2015 · Better way to get better MPG with a 460????? Jump to Latest 3K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by WFO Jul 27, 2015. The best figure we came across for the Ford 460 was Sep 16, 2011 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. Makes me feel better too 10/12 mpg Jan 27, 2004 · My F100 with a 460 and carb'd gets 10 mpg in town My buddy has an 89 EFI 460 gets 10 mpg in town. I. Ford’s 460-cubic-inch V8 was part of the Ford “385” engine family, which also included engines like the 429 V8. 5 460 460 swap Nov 2, 2016 · 78 F-350 CC,SW,460,C6,4. Jun 11, 2003 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. 5" BFG AT tires 4. Factor in the cost of any fabricating, drive line changes, exhaust work, etc, etc. 5" Oct 22, 2024 · History of the Ford 460 Engine. 5 liters or 460 cubic inches. First thing I'd check is the brake fluid. I was pretty convinced that this guy was nuts. 4L Power Stroke Diesel - 2008 6. i am getting really crappy gas mileage, should be around 10-13 mpg, i did Feb 20, 2002 · That engine is a particular project of his that he likes to make examples of. 5/460) - 460 EFI Guys and mpg - I have been doing some research around, and have come across these 460 EFI guys. CountryBoy89 Mar 16, 2015 · 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - MPG Improvement ideas - 1981 F-150, 302/C6. Get rid of the Stealth intake manifold and get a regular "Performer"; (not RPM), with a 1" thick PHENOLIC 4 Nov 20, 2023 · It is possible and realistic to get 10 MPG from the Ford 460 in a Ford F250 but it won’t happen to everyone. 10 gears gets 11. These big-block engines Aug 11, 2009 · Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6. I don't run it hard but I do like to get away from a stop. 675. A later 351W EFI with OD trans. 5 mpg empty. There is another Mar 2, 2008 · Tech Topics. 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